We could all use some uplifting news right now. Senator Dan Laughlin is working with the state Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, the Presque Isle Partnership, and Penelec First Energy, to hold a festive light display on Presque Isle to celebrate the 2020 Holiday Season. [Read More]
When historians look back at the General Assembly’s 2019-20 Legislative Session, the focus will undoubtedly be on our efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic. That crisis has taken a tremendous toll on our Commonwealth, our economy and our families. [Read More]
Two local technical institutions were today (August 3) awarded state grants to help them safely reopen as Pennsylvania continues to address the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Pennsylvanians would maintain access to public records during a disaster declaration under a bill approved by the Senate this week, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Legislation giving many Pennsylvania cities – including Erie – the option to ban commercial fireworks received Senate approval this week and was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
The Senate today approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would limit the length of future emergency disaster declarations unless an extension is approved by the General Assembly, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
The Senate approved bipartisan legislation today that could help create thousands of family-sustaining jobs and provide a boost to Pennsylvania’s energy economy, according to Senator Dan Laughlin [Read More]
Several bills moved forward in the state Senate this week to protect Pennsylvania firefighters, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the measures. [Read More]
A bill introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) to protect children in state-regulated daycare facilities received final legislative approval today and was sent to the Governor for enactment into law. Listen [Read More]
Local schools can apply now for funding through two new grant programs created last month to protect the health and safety of students, teachers and school employees during COVID-19, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
