A Look at the COVID-19 Vaccination Program in Pennsylvania
February 3, 2021

A Look at the COVID-19 Vaccination Program in Pennsylvania

After nearly a year of living under the conditions -- and addressing the threats -- created by the COVID-19 pandemic, we are finally seeing some positive steps as the nation and the Commonwealth work to provide vaccinations against the virus.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Bill to Enhance Penalties for Child Pornography
January 27, 2021

Senate Approves Bill to Enhance Penalties for Child Pornography

The Senate approved a bill today that would strengthen penalties against individuals charged with possession of child pornography, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the legislation.  [Read More]

Senate Approves $912 Million COVID-19 Relief Package
January 27, 2021

Senate Approves $912 Million COVID-19 Relief Package

The Senate today (January 27) approved a comprehensive $912 million relief package to help restaurants, schools, employers, and tenants impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the bill in the Senate and when it came before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday for consideration.  [Read More]

Senate Poised to Act on $912 Million COVID-19 Relief Package
January 27, 2021

Senate Poised to Act on $912 Million COVID-19 Relief Package

The Senate is poised to approve a comprehensive $912 million relief package – as amended in the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday – to help restaurants, schools, employers, and tenants impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who serves as a member of the Appropriations Committee.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Constitutional Amendment Limiting Disaster Declarations
January 27, 2021

Senate Approves Constitutional Amendment Limiting Disaster Declarations

The Senate approved a proposed constitutional amendment on Tuesday that would limit the length of future emergency disaster declarations unless an extension is approved by the General Assembly, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who voted for the measure.  [Read More]

Senator Laughlin Receives Committee Assignments
January 19, 2021

Senator Laughlin Receives Committee Assignments

Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman appointed Senator Laughlin to serve as Vice Chairman of the Banking & Insurance Committee and as a member of four additional Senate Committees: Community & Economic Development, Law & Justice, and State Government.  [Read More]

Senator Laughlin Reappointed to Chair Senate Game & Fisheries Committee
January 13, 2021

Senator Laughlin Reappointed to Chair Senate Game & Fisheries Committee

Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman today (January 13) appointed Senator Dan Laughlin to serve as Chairman of the Senate Game & Fisheries Committee for the 2021-22 Legislative Session. He took over the committee at the start of the 2019-20 Legislative Session.  [Read More]

Senator Laughlin Statement on Senator James Brewster
January 13, 2021

Senator Laughlin Statement on Senator James Brewster

State Senator Dan Laughlin issued the following statement on the swearing-in of James Brewster today (January 13) to represent the 45th Senatorial District.  [Read More]

COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs and Resources
January 7, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs and Resources

I keep hearing that the vaccine is available in phases, but what does that mean?  [Read More]

Senator Laughlin Begins Second Term in State Senate
January 5, 2021

Senator Laughlin Begins Second Term in State Senate

State Senator Dan Laughlin was sworn into office today (January 5) during a ceremony in the Senate Chamber of the State Capitol to begin his second term representing the 49th Senatorial District.  [Read More]

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