At today’s PA Senate Budget hearing, Senator Laughlin raised concerns to Department of Health Secretary Rachel Levine about the overprescribing of opioids for routine procedures, such as the removal of wisdom teeth. [Read More]
During today’s #PASenate #PABudget hearing with @thaddeusstevens, Senator Laughlin discussed potential pathways to help a larger number of unemployed individuals transition into the workforce. [Read More]
Senator Laughlin asked Dr. Davie Jane Gilmour, President of Pennsylvania College of Technology about the need for a skilled workforce and the retention of graduates in Pennsylvania during today’s budget hearing. [Read More]
Senator Dan Laughlin asked Penn State President Eric Barron for an update on anti-hazing initiatives following passage of the Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing bill. [Read More]
Senator Laughlin told PennDOT Secretary Leslie Richards the formula for allocating road improvement funds needs to be changed for areas with extreme weather, such as Erie. [Read More]
Senator Laughlin raised concerns with Fire Commissioner Bruce Trego about the use of sprinklers versus monitored smoke detectors in preventing fire-related deaths. [Read More]
Senator Laughlin discussed the proposed fee for local State Police coverage, trooper overtime costs and pension costs with Acting Commissioner Robert Evanchick. [Read More]
Senator Laughlin discussed the high cost of renewable energy and how making energy more expensive would make Erie businesses less competitive and cost local jobs with representatives of the PUC. [Read More]
The Senate today (May 21) approved a measure introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) that will increase government transparency by requiring the Department of Insurance to detail its spending for outside contractors. Listen [Read More]
Senator Dan Laughlin offers his thoughts on redistricting following a March 27th Senate State Government Committee public hearing on the issue. [Read More]
