House Republican Policy Committee to Host Hearing on Strengthening Rural Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania House Republican Policy Committee, in collaboration with Representative Dallas Kephart and Representative Parke Wentling, will host a hearing focused on strategies to bolster rural communities across the state. The hearing, titled “Strengthening Rural Pennsylvania,” will examine ways to ensure these communities remain affordable and viable places to live, work, and grow.
Who Will Be Testifying?
The hearing will feature testimony from a diverse group of leaders involved in rural development and economic growth, including:
- Rod Wilt, Executive Director, Penn-Northwest Development Corporation
- David George, President and CEO, Joy Cone Company
- Scott Ziance, Partner, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
- Jake Rickert, Associate Executive Director, Penn-Northwest Development Corporation
- Jim Landino, Owner, JCL Development
- Mark Longietti, City Manager, City of Hermitage
- Tom Roskos, Executive Director, Buhl Park
- Mike Kotyk, Executive Director, Mercer County Regional Council of Governments
- Jordan Batt, Executive Director, Baughman Family Community Center/Buhl Community Recreation Center
When and Where?
The hearing is scheduled for Friday, March 27, at 9:30 a.m. and will be held at the Workforce Training Center located at 3050 Prosperity Place, Hermitage, PA 16148. Find the location on Google Maps.
How to Watch
The hearing will be livestreamed online at policycommittee.com, barring any technical issues.
Media Contact
For media inquiries, contact Nancy Nilson at 717-260-6238 or nnilson@pahousegop.com.
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