Jun 21, 2018 | Jobs & Growth
Legislation to hold hearings on the availability of lab spaces and incubation facilities in Philadelphia for startup biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. Authorizing Council’s Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy and the...
Apr 14, 2016 | Crime, First Responders, Real Change
Legislation to hold hearings on drones and other cutting-edge technology being used in solving and preventing crimes. Should Philly Police Use Drones to Fight Crime? Councilman David Oh raised that question at a budget hearing. He says police-operated drones could...
Jan 21, 2016 | Jobs & Growth, Real Change
Legislation to create an International Trade and Investment Authority to focus on creating business opportunities and jobs through promoting Philadelphia-based trade with other nations and encourage foreign investment in Philadelphia. Providing for the submission to...
Feb 16, 2012 | Creative Economy, Jobs & Growth, Performing Arts
Legislation to authorize hearings on how to fully take advantage of global opportunities and the creative/innovative economy to spur economic development in Philadelphia. Held joint hearings with City Council and the Pennsylvania State Senate on Global Competitiveness...
