Senate Advances Measures to Boost Broadband Availability
October 21, 2020

Senate Advances Measures to Boost Broadband Availability

The Senate approved two bills today to boost the availability of broadband by reducing regulatory burdens on telecommunications companies and utilizing existing infrastructure to further deploy high-speed internet, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the bills.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Bill to Help More Pennsylvanians Benefit from Clean Slate
October 21, 2020

Senate Approves Bill to Help More Pennsylvanians Benefit from Clean Slate

The Senate approved a key criminal justice reform bill today (October 21) that would allow more Pennsylvanians to have their criminal records expunged if certain conditions are met, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the bill.  [Read More]

Committee Approves Expanded Vehicle Service Contract Provisions
October 21, 2020

Committee Approves Expanded Vehicle Service Contract Provisions

The Senate Banking & Insurance Committee today (October 21) approved Senate Bill 1229, legislation introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin that addresses motor vehicle service contracts and theft protection program warranties -- products that are sold primarily by auto dealers and provide financial protection against damage to or theft of motor vehicles.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Measure to Boost Fire and EMS Services
October 20, 2020

Senate Approves Measure to Boost Fire and EMS Services

The Senate approved a comprehensive package of bipartisan reforms today to improve the delivery of fire and EMS services throughout the state, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the legislation.  [Read More]

Laughlin Bill to Support Farmers Sent to Governor
October 19, 2020

Laughlin Bill to Support Farmers Sent to Governor

A measure introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) to help Pennsylvania’s farmers by updating state law regarding multipurpose agriculture vehicles (MAV) is headed to the Governor’s desk following today’s approval by the House of Representatives.  [Read More]

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October 14, 2020

Senators Laughlin and Corman Discuss Need for Family Care Act

Speaking at a press conference in Erie today (October 14), Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) and Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-Centre) discussed the need for the proposed Family Care Act and its potential benefits for working Pennsylvanians who have a disability and/or have a family member with a disability.  [Read More]

Senate Votes to Strengthen Penalties Against Child Pornography
October 6, 2020

Senate Votes to Strengthen Penalties Against Child Pornography

The Senate unanimously approved a bill today that would strengthen penalties for child pornography and create a new task force to help prevent children from being victimized by this heinous crime, according to Senator Dan Laughlin who supported the bill.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Key Health Care Accessibility Measures
October 6, 2020

Senate Approves Key Health Care Accessibility Measures

The state Senate approved two measures this week to boost the availability of health care services and coverage throughout Pennsylvania, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the bills.  [Read More]

Senate Action on Government, Election Reform Measures
September 29, 2020

Senate Action on Government, Election Reform Measures

Over the past few months I have focused on several bills that were approved by the Legislature and signed into law.  [Read More]

Senate Votes to Ease Wolf’s Arbitrary Restrictions on Restaurant Industry
September 23, 2020

Senate Votes to Ease Wolf’s Arbitrary Restrictions on Restaurant Industry

The Senate approved legislation on Tuesday (September 22) that would ease Governor Wolf’s arbitrary and burdensome restrictions on owners of bars and restaurants, according to Senator Dan Laughlin who supported the bill.  [Read More]

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