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Senate Approves Landmark Bipartisan Broadband Legislation
December 15, 2021

Senate Approves Landmark Bipartisan Broadband Legislation

Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) applauded the Senate’s unanimous passage of House Bill 2071 to improve access to high-speed internet in underserved communities by creating the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA).  [Read More]

Senate Passes Comprehensive Probation Reform
December 15, 2021

Senate Passes Comprehensive Probation Reform

The Senate today approved probation reform measures aimed at reducing the amount of taxpayer dollars spent on the system while better integrating probationers into society, Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) said.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Acts to Increase Job Growth Around PA Airports
December 14, 2021

Senate Approves Acts to Increase Job Growth Around PA Airports

Continuing efforts to restore Pennsylvania’s economic vitality, the Senate today approved legislation to spur job growth in and around airports across the commonwealth, said Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49).  [Read More]

Senate Votes to Provide Parents with Online Access to their Children’s School Curriculum
December 13, 2021

Senate Votes to Provide Parents with Online Access to their Children’s School Curriculum

Parents would have greater ability to review what their children are being taught in school through curriculum transparency legislation approved today by the state Senate, Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) said.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Plan to Increase Public-Private Partnerships,  Boost Employment
December 13, 2021

Senate Approves Plan to Increase Public-Private Partnerships, Boost Employment

The Senate passed legislation focused on increasing public-private partnerships and boosting employment opportunities, said Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49).  [Read More]

Erie Bayfront Expansion Receives $3 Million State Grant
December 6, 2021

Erie Bayfront Expansion Receives $3 Million State Grant

A $3 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant was awarded to the Erie County Convention Center Authority to construct an indoor market house on Erie’s west bayfront, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49).  [Read More]

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