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May 24, 2021

Committee Oks Measure Requiring Public Notice of Information Breaches

As the General Assembly continues its review of the major data breach by a firm hired by the state for COVID-19 contract tracing, the Senate Communications & Technology Committee today (May 24) approved a bill requiring timely public notification when a security breach compromises personal information, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, prime sponsor of the bill.  [Read More]

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May 24, 2021

Committee Approves Measure to Update Antlerless Hunting License Sales

The Senate Game & Fisheries Committee today (May 24) approved a measure to modernize the sales of antlerless deer licenses. according to Committee Chairman Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49).   [Read More]

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May 24, 2021

Senators Laughlin, Street Discuss Rx Transparency Bill

State Senators Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) and Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia) today discussed their bipartisan legislation to require the state Insurance Department to collect and make publicly available data pertaining to the cost of each drug produced by a pharmaceutical company.   [Read More]

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May 21, 2021

Meeting to consider SB 431

Senate Game and Fisheries Committee | Monday, May 24, 2021 | 12:30 p.m. | Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation  [Read More]

PHMC Works to “Uncover” Flagship Niagara
May 19, 2021

PHMC Works to “Uncover” Flagship Niagara

Senator Dan Laughlin welcomed news today that the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) is taking steps to “uncover” the Flagship Niagara and reopen it to the public.  [Read More]

Senator Laughlin Issues Statement on Ballot Question Approval
May 19, 2021

Senator Laughlin Issues Statement on Ballot Question Approval

Senator Dan Laughlin issued the following statement after voter approval of four ballot questions on Tuesday.  [Read More]

Laughlin to Discuss Legislation to Increase Primary Election Participation
May 14, 2021

Laughlin to Discuss Legislation to Increase Primary Election Participation

As Pennsylvania voters cast their ballots on Tuesday (May 18), Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) will detail his plans to introduce legislation intended to increase participation in Pennsylvania’s primary elections.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Measure to Boost Funding of Breast Cancer Research
May 12, 2021

Senate Approves Measure to Boost Funding of Breast Cancer Research

The Senate today (May 12) approved legislation that would help raise funds for the fight against breast cancer, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

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May 12, 2021

Senate Ok’s Laughlin’s Banking Fund Legislation

The Senate today (May 12) approved legislation introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin that would strengthen the independence of the state Banking Fund and ensure a strong banking system in Pennsylvania. Senate Bill 432, which now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration, changes the Banking Fund into a trust fund.   [Read More]

Senate Passes Plan to Offer Additional Year of Education Due to COVID-19
May 12, 2021

Senate Passes Plan to Offer Additional Year of Education Due to COVID-19

Parents would have the option to allow their children to repeat a grade level due to the learning disruptions created by COVID-19 under a bill approved by the Senate today (May 12), according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

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