Erie County to Receive $24.3 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funds
May 28, 2020

Erie County to Receive $24.3 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funds

Erie County will receive more than $24.3 million from the state for its COVID-19 relief efforts, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported passage of the bill providing that money.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Budget/Comprehensive COVID-19 Funding Package
May 28, 2020

Senate Approves Budget/Comprehensive COVID-19 Funding Package

Legislation allocating a portion of Pennsylvania’s share of federal CARES funding for ventilator services received final approval today (May 28) and was sent to the Governor, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who was a Senate leader in pushing for increased funding of that vital service.  [Read More]

Senator Laughlin: Unemployment Benefits Extended by 13 Weeks
May 18, 2020

Senator Laughlin: Unemployment Benefits Extended by 13 Weeks

Pennsylvanians who have an expired Unemployment Compensation claim or have exhausted their benefits under an existing claim can receive an additional 13 weeks of payments through the new Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation program, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

Laughlin Applauds COVID-19 Monitoring of Nursing Home Employees
May 12, 2020

Laughlin Applauds COVID-19 Monitoring of Nursing Home Employees

Senator Dan Laughlin applauded the Department of Health’s announcement today regarding universal testing strategy for nursing home residents and staff.  [Read More]

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May 11, 2020

Bill to Preserve Access to Ventilator Services Earns Senate Approval

The Senate voted today to preserve access to ventilator and tracheostomy care for hundreds of patients in Pennsylvania, according to the bill’s sponsors, Senators Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and Dan Laughlin (R-49).  [Read More]

PUA Applicants Can File Now for Benefits
May 7, 2020

PUA Applicants Can File Now for Benefits

Contractors, gig workers, self-employed individuals and other Pennsylvanians who applied for benefits through the new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program can file now for weekly benefits, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

As Erie Begins Recovery, State Work on COVID-19 Continues
May 5, 2020

As Erie Begins Recovery, State Work on COVID-19 Continues

Welcome to the new reality. The past few weeks have been extremely challenging for all of us as we have adjusted to the COVID-19 virus.  [Read More]

Erie Moves to Yellow Phase of COVID-19 Reopening on May 8
May 1, 2020

Erie Moves to Yellow Phase of COVID-19 Reopening on May 8

Erie County will move to the yellow phase of COVID-19 reopening on May 8, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

Senator Laughlin Calls for Lifting of Car Sales Ban
April 30, 2020

Senator Laughlin Calls for Lifting of Car Sales Ban

As Northwest Pennsylvania looks forward to a rollback of some COVID-19 restrictions, Senator Dan Laughlin called on the Governor to lift the restriction on in-person vehicle sales.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Emergency COVID-19 Measures  for Child Care Employees
April 29, 2020

Senate Approves Emergency COVID-19 Measures for Child Care Employees

The Senate approved legislation today that would ensure child services employees who are unable to complete the necessary FBI criminal background checks can still work safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Senator Dan Laughlin who supported the bill.  [Read More]

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