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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]

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]

Senate Passes Plan to Preserve Prescription Drug Assistance for Seniors
May 12, 2021

Senate Passes Plan to Preserve Prescription Drug Assistance for Seniors

The Senate adopted a plan on Tuesday (May 11) that will allow thousands of older Pennsylvanians to retain eligibility for prescription drug assistance, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the measure.  [Read More]

Local Groups Receive Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Funds
May 10, 2021

Local Groups Receive Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Funds

Three local organizations were awarded Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program funding by the state Department of Agriculture, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

May 18: Your Voice, Your Choice!
May 6, 2021

May 18: Your Voice, Your Choice!

Up until last year, our state government operated under guidelines set by the state Constitution, which established three separate, co-equal branches – executive, legislative and judicial – and a checks and balance system.  [Read More]

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