COVID-19 Update – April 21, 2020
In This Update: Senate Hearing to Hear from Employers, Administration Officials Senate Approves Telemedicine Bill Senate Passes Bill to Protect Law Enforcement, First Responders, and National Guard Members Facing COVID-19 Unemployment Assistance Available Now for Self-Employed, Contractors, Gig Workers New Law Authorizing Remote Notarization Clears the Way for Online Auto Sales to Resume Construction Activities […] [Read More]
April 17, 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 Day of April 15, 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]
COVID-19 Update – April 17, 2020
In This Update: Department of Health Orders New COVID-19 Mitigation Measures, Including Mask Requirements CHIP Program Modified to Protect Children During COVID-19 Crisis Information on Federal Economic Impact Checks Available Application Deadline for Emergency Loans for Hospitals is Monday Child Abuse Hotline Remains Operational During COVID-19 PA 2-1-1 Offers Reliable Coronavirus Info Homeowners, Excavators Urged […] [Read More]
COVID-19 Update – April 15, 2020
In This Update: Senate Approves a Better Process for COVID-19 Mitigation New Guidance and Training Available for Personal Care Home and Assisted Living Facilities COVID-19 Crisis Line Available for First Responders, Healthcare Workers New Web Portal Features Info on Employment Opportunities During COVID-19 Business Closures COVID-19 Resource Guide for Senior Citizens Now Online Accelerated Sales […] [Read More]
COVID-19 Update – April 13, 2020
In This Edition: Information Available for Claimants Struggling With Unemployment Compensation System Expanded Unemployment Benefit Payments Begin This Week Benefits Available Soon for Contractors, Self-Employed Workers Utility Providers, Other Companies Provide Assistance Programs Information Available for Claimants Struggling With Unemployment Compensation System The spike in the number of applicants in the Unemployment Compensation system has […] [Read More]
COVID-19 Update – April 10, 2020
In This Update: New Loan Program Created to Help Hospitals During COVID-19 Governor Wolf Orders All Schools Closed for Remainder of Academic Year Hospital Preparedness Dashboard Offers Critical COVID-19 Info Reminder: Utility Customer Assistance Programs Available During COVID-19 Emergency Series of Waivers Aimed at Supporting Pennsylvania’s Coronavirus Response Efforts New Loan Program Created to Help […] [Read More]
COVID-19 Update – April 8, 2020
In This Update: Senate Passes COVID-19 Emergency Measures for Local Governments State Warns of COVID-19 Stimulus Check Scams More Support Coming for Long-Term Care Homes Guidance Issued on Building Safety and Maintenance During COVID-19 Pandemic Volunteer Fire Departments Eligible for Federal Loan Programs UPDATED Trout Fishing Season Opens Early Volunteer Fire Company Grant Program Now […] [Read More]
April 8, 2020
Harrisburg Happenings A report on the Legislative Session from the week of April 6, 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 April 6, 2020. If you find this e-newsletter useful, I invite you to visit my […] [Read More]
COVID-19 Update – April 6, 2020
In This Update: Senate Returns to Session This Week to Consider More COVID-19 Response Measures New Online Tool Designed to Meet Growing Medical Supply Demands Turnpike Travelers No Longer Need to Stop at Tollbooths During Public Health Emergency Volunteer Fire Departments Eligible for Federal Loan Programs Senate Returns to Session This Week to Consider More […] [Read More]
COVID-19 Update – April 4, 2020
In This Update: Department of Health Advises Use of Masks When Leaving Home Continuity of Education Grant Applications Available April 6 New COVID-19 Resource Guide Available Now Tele-town Hall Will Focus on Pennsylvania Veterans’ Issues During COVID-19 New Behavioral Health Support and Referral Helpline Available Now Department of Agriculture Finds No Evidence COVID-19 is Transmissible […] [Read More]