Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus

04/29/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/29/2026 09:42

Public Hearing: Making Childcare Affordable for Pennsylvania Families

Apr. 29, 2026

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled "Making Childcare Affordable for Pennsylvania Families" to examine how burdensome childcare regulations are constraining providers, driving up costs for families, and standing in the way of workforce participation.

WHO: Testifiers will include Sharon Jones, executive director, Blair Regional YMCA; Bill Young, director of compensation, benefits and risk, Sheetz; Mark Lingenfelter, lead pastor, Grace Fellowship Church; and Rodney Green, founder, Rodney L. Green Consulting.

WHEN: Thursday, April 30, at 1 p.m.

WHERE: Blair Regional YMCA, 1111 Hewit St., Hollidaysburg, PA 16648

LIVESTREAM: Barring any technical difficulties, the hearing will be streamed online at policycommittee.com.

Media contact: Nancy Nilson, 717-260-6238, [email protected]
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