Responding to concerns raised by many of his constituents, Senator Dan Laughlin sent a letter to state Secretary of Labor & Industry Jerry Oleksiak requesting details on his Department’s efforts to respond to calls from workers idled by the COVID-19 outbreak and to expedite unemployment compensation claims. [Read More]
Senator Dan Laughlin is encouraging volunteer fire companies serving rural areas and communities with fewer than 10,000 residents and where forest and brush fires are common to apply for grants of up to $10,000 for training and equipment purchases directly related to fighting brush and forest fires. [Read More]
Small businesses, private non-profit organizations, veterans organizations and sole proprietorships that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply now for forgivable loans from the federal government, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Citing the continuing spread of the coronavirus in Pennsylvania, Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) today urged his colleagues to support his paid family medical leave legislation. [Read More]
A new loan program offered by the federal government will help businesses, employees and self-employed individuals that have been impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Governor Wolf has issued a statewide “stay-at-home” order for all counties in Pennsylvania in order to limit the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Senator Dan Laughlin is reminding community residents that services are still available to protect victims of child abuse, domestic violence and other crimes against vulnerable populations during the state’s response to COVID-19. [Read More]
Citing the sweeping economic impact of the Governor’s COVID-19 business closure order, Senator Dan Laughlin is backing legislation that would allow construction activities to resume if appropriate mitigation measures are taken to prevent exposure to the virus. [Read More]
The Department of Education announced today that all schools in Pennsylvania will remain closed indefinitely in order to limit the spread of COVID-19, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
The Senate convened remotely today to pass several bills to keep Pennsylvania moving forward during the COVID-19 coronavirus public health emergency, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
