Senator Laughlin Statement on Senator James Brewster
January 13, 2021

Senator Laughlin Statement on Senator James Brewster

State Senator Dan Laughlin issued the following statement on the swearing-in of James Brewster today (January 13) to represent the 45th Senatorial District.  [Read More]

COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs and Resources
January 7, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs and Resources

I keep hearing that the vaccine is available in phases, but what does that mean?  [Read More]

Senator Laughlin Begins Second Term in State Senate
January 5, 2021

Senator Laughlin Begins Second Term in State Senate

State Senator Dan Laughlin was sworn into office today (January 5) during a ceremony in the Senate Chamber of the State Capitol to begin his second term representing the 49th Senatorial District.  [Read More]

Legislature Completes Budget, Wraps 2019-20 Session
December 1, 2020

Legislature Completes Budget, Wraps 2019-20 Session

The General Assembly wrapped up its work for the 2019-20 Legislative Session on November 20 by approving several bills and sending them to the Governor.  [Read More]

Laughlin Opposes Tolling Plan, Urges Public Response to Proposal
November 25, 2020

Laughlin Opposes Tolling Plan, Urges Public Response to Proposal

PENNDOT is now accepting public comments on a program that includes a proposal by the Public Private Transportation Partnership (P3) to impose tolls on more state bridges, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who strongly opposes the tolling proposal.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Final Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget
November 20, 2020

Senate Approves Final Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget

The Senate today (November 20) gave final approval to a supplemental spending bill -- completing the state budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21 -- and sent the measure to the Governor’s desk, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

Senate Sends Broadband Expansion Bill to the Governor
November 20, 2020

Senate Sends Broadband Expansion Bill to the Governor

Legislation that would create a grant program to extend deployment of broadband services in underserved areas of the state earned final approval in the Senate today and was sent to the governor to be signed into law, according to Senator Dan Laughlin who supported the bill.  [Read More]

Senate Passes Bill to Provide Flexibility on Teacher Certifications Delay Keystone Exam Requirements
November 19, 2020

Senate Passes Bill to Provide Flexibility on Teacher Certifications Delay Keystone Exam Requirements

Schools would have more flexibility to respond to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic under legislation that was approved by the Senate on Wednesday (November 18), according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the bill.  [Read More]

We Must Continue Our Efforts to Grow Our Economy
November 4, 2020

We Must Continue Our Efforts to Grow Our Economy

As the year 2021 quickly approaches, there are probably very few people – me included – who are not more than ready to put 2020 behind us. Our lives and livelihoods have been shaken and many routine parts of the pre-pandemic world are gone for good.  [Read More]

More Funding to be Available for Schools to Meet Health and Safety Needs
November 2, 2020

More Funding to be Available for Schools to Meet Health and Safety Needs

Local schools can apply soon for additional grant funding to protect the health and safety of students, teachers and school employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

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