Senate Acts to Remove Educational Roadblocks for Students
June 21, 2021

Senate Acts to Remove Educational Roadblocks for Students

The Senate approved legislation today to create a smoother transition to high school graduation for students who are experiencing homelessness or are in foster care, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

Senate Votes to Permit “Mixed Drinks to Go” Permanently,  Enact Other Steps to Help Hospitality Sector Employers
June 16, 2021

Senate Votes to Permit “Mixed Drinks to Go” Permanently, Enact Other Steps to Help Hospitality Sector Employers

The Senate voted today (June 16) to permanently allow “mixed drinks to go” from restaurants and hotels, extend sales for outdoor dining and expand the number of locations where ready-to-drink mixed drinks can be sold, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

Senate Game & Fisheries Committee Approves Three Bills
June 16, 2021

Senate Game & Fisheries Committee Approves Three Bills

The Senate Game & Fisheries Committee approved three bills today (June 16), according to Committee Chairman Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49).  [Read More]

Senate Approves Laughlin Bill to Improve Day Care Safety
June 15, 2021

Senate Approves Laughlin Bill to Improve Day Care Safety

The Senate today (June 15) approved a bill introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) to improve safety in state-regulated daycare facilities, a measure he introduced in response to a tragic fire that claimed the lives of five young children in Erie on August 11, 2019.  [Read More]

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June 15, 2021

Meeting to consider SB 272, SB 318, and SB 607

Senate Game and Fisheries Committee | Wednesday, June 16, 2021 | 10 a.m. | Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation  [Read More]

Senate Game & Fisheries Committee to Consider Three Bills on Wednesday
June 15, 2021

Senate Game & Fisheries Committee to Consider Three Bills on Wednesday

The Senate Game & Fisheries Committee will consider three bills at its meeting set for 10 a.m., Wednesday (June 16) in the Senate Chamber, according to Committee Chairman Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49).  [Read More]

Senate Votes to Terminate Emergency Declaration, Keep Key Waivers
June 10, 2021

Senate Votes to Terminate Emergency Declaration, Keep Key Waivers

The Senate voted today to end the Governor’s COVID-19 emergency declaration while ensuring Pennsylvania can take the steps necessary to recover, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the measures.  [Read More]

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June 7, 2021

Regulation of Skill Games

VIDEO: Senator Dan Laughlin, a member of the Senate Community, Economic, & Recreational Development Committee comments during a public hearing with the Gaming Control Board on regulation of skill games.  [Read More]

Pandemic Stresses Need for Family Care Act
June 1, 2021

Pandemic Stresses Need for Family Care Act

When I first introduced the Family Care Act early in the 2019-20 Legislative Session, the primary intent of the bill was to provide a basic ‘safety net’ that would provide some financial stability for families during their time of need.  [Read More]

Senate Library Unveils “We Remember: Service to the State and Nation 2021”
May 25, 2021

Senate Library Unveils “We Remember: Service to the State and Nation 2021”

The Pennsylvania Senate Library is showing its annual exhibition dedicated to sharing the stories of Senate members who served our nation both in their official capacity and valiantly during wartime, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

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