Enews Update – August 27
In This Update: Hearing Explores Economic Impact of PA’s Participation in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Committee Examines Issues Facing Fire, EMS Companies Additional Unemployment Payments Coming Soon New Mental Health Resources Guide Available Education Loan Repayment Grants Available for Physicians Serving Underserved Areas 2021 PA Farm Show Will Be Held Virtually; In-Person Events Cancelled Hearing […] [Read More]
Enews Updates – August 20, 2020
In This Update: Lawmakers Review Plans to Reopen Schools Safely Hearing Highlights Debate Over Fall School Sports Deadline to Apply for LIHEAP Recovery Crisis Grants is August 31 Be Aware of COVID-19 Scams Reminder: Important 2020 Election Deadlines Lawmakers Review Plans to Reopen Schools Safely As schools throughout the state continue to refine plans to […] [Read More]
Enews Updates – August 14, 2020
In This Update: Application Period Opens for Second Round of COVID-19 Small Business Grants FAQ Available on School Closures and Unemployment Compensation 2020 Census Door-to-Door Visits Underway Fall School Sports Seasons Delayed Two Weeks Returning Fraudulent, Erroneous Unemployment Compensation Benefits to PA Treasury Additional Guidance Available for Reopening Schools Application Period Opens for Second Round […] [Read More]
Enews Update – August 6
In This Update: New Mental Health Resources Available for Fire, EMS Personnel Workshop Discussion Explores Challenges Facing Rural Hospitals New Guide Available for PUA Claimants Info Available on Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Rail Freight Grants Available Now New Mental Health Resources Available for Fire, EMS Personnel Fire and EMS personnel often face distressing situations […] [Read More]
Enews Updates – July 31, 2020
In This Update: New Law Will Improve Government Transparency Workshop Discussion Focuses on Safe Reopening of Pennsylvania Schools Summary of 2019-20 Legislative Session Highlights Senate Action to Address COVID-19 Temporary Measures Announced for PLCB Licensees Warning: Unordered Seeds from Overseas are a Scam New Law Will Improve Government Transparency Communication and clarity are critical during […] [Read More]
Enews Update – July 24, 2020
In This Update: Governor Vows to Veto Bill to Improve Government Transparency Hearing Explores 2020 Election Issues Guidance Available to Safely Reopen Pennsylvania Schools New Laws Support Job Creation, Child Safety, and More Grants Available to Businesses for Hazard Pay Governor Vows to Veto Bill to Improve Government Transparency Maintaining public access to information is […] [Read More]
COVID-19 Update – July 16
In This Update: Constitutional Amendment to Limit Emergency Declarations Earns Senate Approval General Assembly Passes Constitutional Amendment Reforming Judicial Election Process Senate Approves Job-Creating Energy Tax Credit Program Applications Available Now for Beginning Farmer Tax Credits Legislation to Restore Transparency in State Government Heads to the Governor Senate Votes for New Tool to Crack Down […] [Read More]
July 15, 2020
Harrisburg Happenings A report on the Legislative Session Week of July 13, 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 July 13, 2020. If you find this e-newsletter useful, I invite you to visit my website www.senatorlaughlin.com […] [Read More]
COVID-19 Update – June 25
In This Update: Hearing Explores Progress Toward Protecting Long-Term Care Facilities Police Reform Measures Advance in the Senate PASSHE Reform Bill Heads to the Governor Senate Committee Examines Pennsylvania’s Participation in RGGI Committee Reviews Ways to Safely Reopen Southeast PA Economy Bills Protecting Healthcare Workers Earn Final Approval Senate Approves New Marketing Tool for Veteran-Owned […] [Read More]
A report on the Legislative Session Week of June 22, 2020
Harrisburg Happenings A report on the Legislative Session Week of June 22, 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 June 22, 2020. If you find this e-newsletter useful, I invite you to visit my website www.senatorlaughlin.com […] [Read More]