This year’s budget process, which ended with passage of Senate Bill 255 on Friday, June 25, was quite different from the usual and traditional actions that accompany the finalization of the state spending plan. [Read More]
The Senate approved a $40.8 billion General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 that supports Pennsylvania’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, while providing a financial safety net for the future, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who voted for measure. Senate Bill 255 now goes to the governor’s desk for enactment into law. [Read More]
The Senate approved legislation today to improve communications with crime victims and ensure they receive any compensation they are owed, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Parents would have the option to allow their children to repeat a grade level due to learning disruptions caused by COVID-19 under a bill approved by the Senate and sent to the governor today, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
The Senate today approved legislation to increase protections for children during child custody disputes, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the measure. [Read More]
The Senate approved a plan on Tuesday (June 22) to expand senior access to prescription drugs, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the bill. [Read More]
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]
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]
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]
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]
