Senate Majority Policy Committee Hearing About Criminal Justice Statistics and Trends in Pennsylvania
The Senate Majority Policy Committee will be holding a public hearing about criminal justice statistics and trends in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, June 21, starting at 2 p.m. in Room 8E-B East Wing of the state Capitol, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49), chair of the committee. [Read More]
Sen. Laughlin Introduces Minimum Wage Legislation
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) has introduced legislation seeking to increase the minimum wage in Pennsylvania from $7.25 per hour to $15 per hour by 2026, beginning with $11 per hour on Jan. 1, 2024, and permanently index it to inflation thereafter. [Read More]
Laughlin, Williams to Introduce Drug Overdose Treatment Legislation
HARRISBURG – Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Anthony Williams (D-8) announced they will introduce legislation aimed at helping individuals regain control of their lives following a drug overdose in which a life-sustaining medication was administered. “While the ability to administer a life-sustaining medication has reduced the death rate, it is not treatment and does little […] [Read More]
Statement by Sen. Dan Laughlin on the Passing of Paul Nelson
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) issued the following statement upon learning of the passing of Paul Nelson: [Read More]
Laughlin, Street Introduce Bipartisan Approach to Marijuana Legalization in PA
Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Sharif Street (D-3) announced they will introduce bipartisan legislation to legalize adult use of marijuana in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senate Hearing to Explore Rural Workforce Challenges
The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) will hold a hearing on Wednesday, May 17 at 1:00p.m. [Read More]