The Senate Game & Fisheries Committee reported to the full Senate legislation that seeks to increase the minimum fine and raises the penalty for killing or unlawfully taking a bald or golden eagle in Pennsylvania, according to Committee Chairman Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49). [Read More]
The Senate passed a resolution calling on Congress to oppose effort by the Biden Administration to review any private financial accounts and transactions, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) supported the measure. [Read More]
The Senate passed legislation that would clarify the Veterans Preference Law to include veterans who served honorably but were discharged with a disability before completing their initial obligation, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) who supported the bill. [Read More]
Fall is here, and that means hunting season in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
This past week I held a live Telephone Town Hall focusing on state and local issues relating to the 49th Senatorial District. The following is a recording of the Oct. 25 event. [Read More]
The Senate today approved legislation that promotes telemedicine as a way to overcome barriers to quality patient care created by distance and reduce the costs of those services, according to Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) who voted for the bill. [Read More]
The Senate today approved a bill that increases protections for Pennsylvania police by adding penalties for fleeing an officer on foot to evade arrest, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie), who supported the bill. [Read More]
Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) and Senator Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) have introduced legislation that would expand access to solar power through a local voluntary program, while ensuring adequate ratepayer protection. [Read More]
In an effort to crack down on deceptive and nuisance telephone calls, the Senate today approved a bill banning the practice of caller ID “spoofing,” according to Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) who supported the bill. [Read More]
The Senate today approved legislation that will make it easier for charities and nonprofit organizations to receive large financial gifts to fulfill their missions, said Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49). [Read More]
