Senate Democratic Policy Committee
Senator Nick Miller, Policy Chair
Senator Nick Miller
Policy Chair
Please contact the Dem Policy Team with any questions at (717) 787-7105 or via email at DemPolicyCommittee@pasenate.com for information regarding the Policy Committee.
Upcoming Policy Hearings
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Adult-Use Cannabis: Criminal Justice, Safety & Economic Impacts
Friday, September 25, 2026 | 1:00 P.M.
On Friday, September 25, 2026, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) will host a hearing alongside Senator Senator Sharif Street. This hearing will examine modernizing the commonwealth’s adult use cannabis laws, a conversation Sen. Street has been working to advance across multiple legislative sessions. The focus will include enforcement and safety needs, social and economic considerations, as well as how to ensure that meaningful criminal justice reform updates are included. Please note: this hearing immediately follows a separate summit event as part of the 9th annual Cannabis Opportunities Conference at the hotel.
This hearing will be held at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Mastro Banquet Room located at 237 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Committee News
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Roundtable Regarding Emergency Service and First Responder Recruitment
EPHRATA, PA − July 30, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a secondary roundtable discussion of the current challenges emergency service and first responders are facing in their communities. “We have heard a clear and...
July 30 – Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Roundtable Regarding Emergency Service and First Responder Recruitment
EPHRATA, PA − July 24, 2025 − On Wednesday, July 30 at 10:00 a.m. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) will host a roundtable discussion at the West Earl Township Municipal Building alongside Senator James Malone (D-36). This hearing will...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Second Hearing Regarding Worker Protections
PITTSBURGH, PA − June 12, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a second hearing to continue the dialogue on what is needed to safeguard Pennsylvania’s infrastructure and economy through a skilled and dependable workforce. ...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing Regarding the Worker Protections
PHILADELPHIA, PA − May 14, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine ways to protect Pennsylvania’s infrastructure and economy with a skilled, protected, and reliable workforce. “The testimony we heard today from...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing Regarding the Future of Mass Transit
PITTSBURGH, PA − April 15, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine the needs of regional mass transit systems and assess ways to ensure that their benefits remain accessible to residents and local businesses in...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller and Senator Marty Flynn Host Hearing Examining Energy Affordability for Consumers
HARRISBURG, PA − March 31, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to explore strategies for mitigating the impact of energy costs on residents along with legislative solutions aimed at delivering reliable, affordable...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing Examining Healthcare Accessibility and Hospital Closure Impacts
ASTON, PA − March 10, 2025 − On March 10 at 2 PM EST, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine the impact of hospital closures in Pennsylvania, focusing on potential declines in public health, economic growth, and community...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing Examining Consumer Costs of Energy, Future Energy Needs of Commonwealth
ALLENTOWN, PA − January 23, 2025 − Today Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine Pennsylvania’s outlook of future electric generation needs and reliability due to growing demands on the grid. The hearing underscored several...