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Martin, Laughlin and Yaw Applaud Establishment of $220M Pennsylvania Clean Streams Fund
July 8, 2022

Martin, Laughlin and Yaw Applaud Establishment of $220M Pennsylvania Clean Streams Fund

Legislation establishing the landmark Pennsylvania Clean Streams Fund heads to the governor’s desk this week as part of the 2022-23 budget, Sens. Scott Martin (R-13), Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Gene Yaw (R-23) announced today.  [Read More]

Sen. Laughlin: Senate Passes Legislation to Prevent Bridge Tolling
July 7, 2022

Sen. Laughlin: Senate Passes Legislation to Prevent Bridge Tolling

Legislation halting the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) from imposing new tolls on nine interstate bridges throughout the state was passed today by the Senate, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49).  [Read More]

Laughlin’s Child Care Facility Smoke Alarm Legislation Heads to Governor
June 28, 2022

Laughlin’s Child Care Facility Smoke Alarm Legislation Heads to Governor

The Pennsylvania General Assembly has sent to the governor Sen. Dan Laughlin’s Senate Bill 563 to improve safety in state-regulated child care facilities, a measure he introduced in response to a tragic fire that claimed the lives of five young children in Erie in 2019.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Laughlin Scooter Legislation
June 22, 2022

Senate Approves Laughlin Scooter Legislation

The state Senate has approved Sen. Dan Laughlin’s legislation seeking to ensure electric low-speed scooters are properly regulated within Pennsylvania’s vehicle code.  [Read More]

House Committee Advances Laughlin’s Data Breach Notification Legislation
June 15, 2022

House Committee Advances Laughlin’s Data Breach Notification Legislation

The House State Government Committee has sent to the full House of Representatives for consideration Sen. Dan Laughlin’s legislation that would require state agencies to notify victims of a data breach within one week.  [Read More]

Senate Committee Approves Laughlin’s Local Option Small Games of Chance Legislation
May 25, 2022

Senate Committee Approves Laughlin’s Local Option Small Games of Chance Legislation

The Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee has approved legislation, Senate Bill 643, that would amend Pennsylvania’s Local Option Small Games of Chance (SGOC) Act to allow club licensees to retain 50% of their proceeds from small games of chance while maintaining charitable donation requirements for the other 50%, said bill prime sponsor Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49).  [Read More]

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