HARRISBURG – As co-chairs of the Basic Education Funding Commission, state Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill, R-York, and Rep. Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster, today announced details of the commission’s ninth hearing:
WHEN: Thursday, November 2 at 9 a.m.
WHERE: Central Penn College, Conference Center, 600 Valley Rd., Summerdale
WHAT: Testimonies will include discussion about how school tax structures affect Pennsylvania businesses and taxpayers.
Hosted by Sen. Greg Rothman, the agenda is:
9:00 a.m. Call to Order and Opening Remarks
9:10 a.m. Panel One:
- Alex Halper, Vice President, Government Affairs, PA Chamber of Business and Industry
- Warren Hudak, Hudak & Company
10:00 a.m. Commonwealth Foundation
- Nathan Benefield, Senior Vice President
10:50 a.m. The School Property Tax Elimination Working Group
- Bob Stilwell
- The Honorable Frank Ryan, former state representative
- Robert Kistler
11:40 a.m. Report Extension Vote
11:50 a.m. Closing Remarks and Adjournment
The public can submit comments to be entered into the record at www.basiceducationfundingcommission.com/contact.
The hearing will be streamed live at www.basiceducationfundingcommission.com/meetings.