December 1, 2020
Legislature Completes Budget, Wraps 2019-20 Session
The General Assembly wrapped up its work for the 2019-20 Legislative Session on November 20 by approving several bills and sending them to the Governor. [Read More]
News Releases
November 25, 2020
Laughlin Opposes Tolling Plan, Urges Public Response to Proposal
PENNDOT is now accepting public comments on a program that includes a proposal by the Public Private Transportation Partnership (P3) to impose tolls on more state bridges, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who strongly opposes the tolling proposal. [Read More]
November 20, 2020
Senate Approves Final Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget
The Senate today (November 20) gave final approval to a supplemental spending bill -- completing the state budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21 -- and sent the measure to the Governor’s desk, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
November 20, 2020
Senate Sends Broadband Expansion Bill to the Governor
Legislation that would create a grant program to extend deployment of broadband services in underserved areas of the state earned final approval in the Senate today and was sent to the governor to be signed into law, according to Senator Dan Laughlin who supported the bill. [Read More]
November 19, 2020
Senate Passes Bill to Provide Flexibility on Teacher Certifications Delay Keystone Exam Requirements
Schools would have more flexibility to respond to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic under legislation that was approved by the Senate on Wednesday (November 18), according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the bill. [Read More]
November 4, 2020
We Must Continue Our Efforts to Grow Our Economy
As the year 2021 quickly approaches, there are probably very few people – me included – who are not more than ready to put 2020 behind us. Our lives and livelihoods have been shaken and many routine parts of the pre-pandemic world are gone for good. [Read More]
November 2, 2020
More Funding to be Available for Schools to Meet Health and Safety Needs
Local schools can apply soon for additional grant funding to protect the health and safety of students, teachers and school employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
October 29, 2020
Laughlin Bill Supporting Farmers Enacted into Law
A measure (Senate Bill 995) introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) to help Pennsylvania’s farmers by updating size restrictions on multipurpose agriculture vehicles (MAV) was signed into law today (October 29) by the Governor. [Read More]
October 22, 2020
COVID-19 Notification, Reporting of Deaths Bills Sent to Governor
Two bills that would improve reporting of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Pennsylvania are on their way to the Governor to be signed into law, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the bills. [Read More]
October 21, 2020
Senate Approves Legislation to Support Rural Pharmacies
The Senate approved a bill on Wednesday that would support struggling rural pharmacies by improving pricing transparency for prescription drugs and ensuring they are reimbursed for the full cost of prescriptions for Medicaid patients, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the legislation. [Read More]