Enews Updates – October 29, 2020
In This Update: Senate Passes Package of Bills to Support Veterans, Military Families Additional Funding Approved to Help Schools Meet Health and Safety Needs Senate Votes to Protect Insurance Coverage for Mental Health Issues, Substance Use Disorder Applications for Community Violence Prevention Grants Due November 10 Energy Efficiency Grants Available for Farmers, Small Businesses Senate […] [Read More]
Enews Updates – October 22, 2020
In This Update: Senate Votes to Boost Fire and EMS Services Throughout PA Legislation Moves Forward to Ensure Safe Visitation of Nursing Home Residents Bills to Improve COVID-19 Reporting Move to Governor’s Desk Senate Advances Measures to Boost Availability of Broadband Legislation Offers Relief for Rural Pharmacies Bill Could Help More Pennsylvanians Benefit from Clean […] [Read More]
Voter Enews – October 21, 2020
Your Vote Matters: 2020 Election Pennsylvania implemented several changes in election laws this year, and many citizens are expected to take part in the November 3 election. Below, I’ve listed key dates, information on important voting information, and links to resources to provide you with the information you will need to take part in this […] [Read More]
Enews Updates – October 15, 2020
In This Update: Your Vote Matters 2020: Voting Resource Page with Everything You Need to Know Committee Explores Ways to Streamline State Government Medicare Open Enrollment Runs Now Through December 7 CDL and Commercial Learner’s Permits Extended Through November 29 Federal Funding Available for Volunteer Fire Companies October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month PHEAA Schedules […] [Read More]
Enews Updates – October 8, 2020
In This Update: Update on Audit Details Glaring Inconsistencies in Governor’s Business Waiver System Expanded Indoor and Outdoor Gathering Limits Announced Legislation to Crack Down on Child Pornography Earns Senate Approval Senate Passes Comprehensive Information Technology Overhaul Committee Examines Bill to Give Students New Resources to Succeed Key Health Care Bills Move Forward in the […] [Read More]
Enews Updates – October 1, 2020
In This Update: Senate Leaders Appeal Election Case to U.S. Supreme Court Committee Discusses Future of Telemedicine in Pennsylvania Grants Available for Environmental Education Projects Motorcycle Safety Courses Resume REMINDER: Mental Health Resources Available for Pennsylvanians in Need New Scam Targets SNAP Assistance Program Senate Leaders Appeal Election Case to U.S. Supreme Court Last year, […] [Read More]
Harrisburg Happenings – A report on the Legislative Session Week of September 21, 2020
Dear Friend, I am pleased to send you my Session Wrap Up e-newsletter. This e-newsletter features events and legislative activities during the Session Week of September 21, 2020. If you find this e-newsletter useful, I invite you to visit my website www.senatorlaughlin.com for more information about your state government. If you do not wish to […] [Read More]
Enews Updates – September 17, 2020
In This Update: Federal Court Rules Wolf Business Shutdowns, Other Restrictions Unconstitutional Workshop Discussion Focuses on Impact of COVID-19 on Nonprofits, Veterans Groups PennDOT Resumes REAL ID Processing Funding Available for Transportation Improvement Projects Senate Committee Explores Challenges Facing Rural Pharmacies Committee Hears Testimony on Western PA Economic Recovery Grants Available to Train Direct Care […] [Read More]
Enews Updates – September 10, 2020
In This Update Senate Votes to Give Schools Final Say on School Sports, Spectators Wolf Administration Rolls Back Restaurant Occupancy Restrictions Applications Available Now for Additional Unemployment Payments Bill Moves Forward to Protect Young Victims of Sexual Assault Broadband Deployment Could Get a Boost from Senate Action Senate Votes to Observe Moment of Silence Honoring […] [Read More]
Enews Updates – September 3, 2020
In This Update: Senate Leaders Propose Reforms to Make Elections More Efficient, Secure and Accessible New Guidance Will Allow Spectators at Fall High School Sporting Events Senate Returns to Session Next Week Dairy Relief Grants Still Available CDL and Commercial Learner’s Permits Extended Through September 30 Virtual Consumer Protection Events Scheduled for September Symposium Scheduled […] [Read More]