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Senate Passes Bill to Crack Down on Evading Arrests
October 27, 2021

Senate Passes Bill to Crack Down on Evading Arrests

The Senate today approved a bill that increases protections for Pennsylvania police by adding penalties for fleeing an officer on foot to evade arrest, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie), who supported the bill.  [Read More]

Bill Would Expand Access to Solar Power
October 26, 2021

Bill Would Expand Access to Solar Power

Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) and Senator Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) have introduced legislation that would expand access to solar power through a local voluntary program, while ensuring adequate ratepayer protection.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Legislation Banning Deceptive “Spoofing” Phone Calls
October 26, 2021

Senate Approves Legislation Banning Deceptive “Spoofing” Phone Calls

In an effort to crack down on deceptive and nuisance telephone calls, the Senate today approved a bill banning the practice of caller ID “spoofing,” according to Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) who supported the bill.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Bill to Boost Gifts to Charities
October 26, 2021

Senate Approves Bill to Boost Gifts to Charities

The Senate today approved legislation that will make it easier for charities and nonprofit organizations to receive large financial gifts to fulfill their missions, said Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49).  [Read More]

Senate Passes Vehicle Emissions Testing Bill
October 20, 2021

Senate Passes Vehicle Emissions Testing Bill

The Pennsylvania Senate this week passed a bill updating decades-old vehicle emissions testing requirements, according to Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49), who supported the bill.  [Read More]

Senate Game and Fisheries Committee Unanimously Approves Bill to Create a Volunteer Instructor License
October 20, 2021

Senate Game and Fisheries Committee Unanimously Approves Bill to Create a Volunteer Instructor License

The Senate Games and Fisheries Committee this week (October 19) voted unanimously seeking to create a “Volunteer Instructor License,” according to Committee Chairman Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49).  [Read More]

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