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Mr. Phillips is responsible to assist the association with health policy, which primarily includes member communication and advocacy with the Governor’s office, General Assembly, and state regulatory agencies. Mr. Phillips was most recently at the Pennsylvania Department of State as Director of Legislative Affairs.

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Posted on January 13, 2021

(Harrisburg) – Today, Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman (R-34) announced the chairs for each of the 22 Senate Standing Committees for the 2021–2022 Session.

“I am proud to announce this session’s standing committee chairs,” Senator Corman said. “These members will continue to provide careful and considerate oversight as we delve into the issues before us in the 2021–2022 legislative session.”

Senate Standing Committee Chair Assignments (* denotes new committee chairs):

  • Aging and Youth – Senator Judy Ward (R-30)
  • Agriculture and Rural Affairs – Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47)
  • Appropriations – Senator Pat Browne (R-16)
  • Banking and Insurance – Senator John DiSanto (R-15) *
  • Communications and Technology – Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28)
  • Community, Economic, and Recreational Development – Senator John Yudichak (I-14) *
  • Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure – Senator Robert Tomlinson (R-6)
  • Education – Senator Scott Martin (R-13) *
  • Environmental Resources and Energy – Senator Gene Yaw (R-23)
  • Finance – Senator Scott Hutchinson (R-21)
  • Game and Fisheries – Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49)
  • Health and Human Services – Senator Michele Brooks (R-50)
  • Intergovernmental Operations – Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33)
  • Judiciary – Senator Lisa Baker (R-20)
  • Labor and Industry – Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46)
  • Law and Justice – Senator Mike Regan (R-31) *
  • Local Government – Senator Cris Dush (R-25) *
  • Rules and Executive Nominations – Senator Kim Ward (R-39) *
  • State Government – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) *
  • Transportation – Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) *
  • Urban Affairs and Housing – Senator Joe Pittman (R-41)
  • Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness – Senator Pat Stefano (R-32) *

CONTACT: Jennifer Kocher 717-787-6725

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Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Discussion

Friday, February 19, 2021 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

The Pennsylvania Commission for Women is hosting this event to bring awareness to maternal mental health and the stigma associated with substance use disorders. The panelists will discuss Opioid Use Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs), and the Healthy Families America Safe Start program. There will also be a brief question and answers (Q&A) session at the end of the presentation. This event will be recorded and made available on the commission website.

Panelists:

  • Melissa Patti, MSW, LCSW – Director of Program Initiatives at the Maternity Care Coalition
  • Gary Stoner, MD – Director, Women’s Health Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Program at Geisinger Medical Center
  • Robin VanEerden, MS, LPC, NADD-CC – Clinical Director of Intellectual Disabilities Division at Merakey

For more information on this event, see this flyer.

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The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) recently put out three funding announcements related to the Substance Abuse Education Demand and Reduction Act. Non-profit organizations are eligible to apply for all three solicitations; however, the Categories Two and Three Funding Announcement is more specific in what type of nonprofit can apply.

Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction Category 1 Funds – Adult and Youth Focus

  • The Office of Justice Programs announces the availability of Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction (SAEDR) Category One funds for the implementation of new projects focused on the adult community through the release of the 2020 Substance Abuse Education, Category 1 – Adult funding announcement. Funding is available for nonprofit organizations to provide research-based approaches to prevention, intervention, training, treatment, and education services to reduce substance use or to provide resources to assist families in accessing these services.
  • PCCD is accepting applications for funding under the state Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction (SAEDR) Fund, which exists to support projects designed to educate the public about the dangers of substance abuse and/or reduce demand for these substances. The act mandates the use of SAEDR funds to award grants in specifically defined categories to eligible organizations. Funding is available for nonprofit organizations to serve youth with research-based or evidence-based approaches to prevention, intervention, training, treatment, and education.

Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction Category Two and Three Funds

The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s (PCCD) Office of Justice Programs announces the availability of Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction (SAEDR) Category Two and Category Three funds to support the implementation of strategies aimed at combating opioid/heroin overdoses in Pennsylvania communities. Under this solicitation, funds are being made available for projects designed to educate the public about the dangers of substance use and/or reduce demand for these substances under the following two categories:

  • Category Two funds are intended to educate youth, caregivers of youth, and employers about the dangers of substance abuse. They are also intended to increase the awareness of the benefits of a drug-free Pennsylvania through media-related efforts that may include public service announcements, public awareness campaigns, and media literacy. Special consideration will be given to projects that focus on the use of opiates within the commonwealth.
  • Category Three funds are intended to educate employers, unions, and employees about the dangers of substance use in the workplace. They are also intended to provide comprehensive drug-free workplace programs and technical resources for businesses, including, but not limited to, training for working parents to keep their children drug-free.

For more information about PCCD grants, please visit the PCCD website. If you are interested in receiving notices when PCCD funding announcements become available, please sign up for notifications here.

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