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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]

Laughlin Encourages Pennsylvanians to Train to Become Waterways Conservation Officers
October 15, 2021

Laughlin Encourages Pennsylvanians to Train to Become Waterways Conservation Officers

Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie), as chair of the Senate Game and Fisheries Committee, announced that the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is recruiting its 25th class of Waterways Conservation Officer (WCO) Trainees at its H.R. Stackhouse School of Fishery Conservation and Watercraft Safety.  [Read More]

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