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State Treasury May be Holding Your Unclaimed Property
August 31, 2021

State Treasury May be Holding Your Unclaimed Property

Each year, the Treasury Department receives millions of dollars in unclaimed property – things like abandoned bank accounts, forgotten stocks, uncashed checks, certificates of deposit, life insurance policies, safe deposit box contents, and recovered stolen property.   [Read More]

Proposed PA Clean Streams Fund to Focus  on “Non-Point” Source Water Pollution
August 11, 2021

Proposed PA Clean Streams Fund to Focus on “Non-Point” Source Water Pollution

Pennsylvania has been blessed with over 85,000 miles of rivers and streams – the highest density of any state in the continental United States.  [Read More]

Bill Would Shine a Spotlight on Rx Costs
August 3, 2021

Bill Would Shine a Spotlight on Rx Costs

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, Americans spend $450 billion annually on prescription drugs. That staggering number accounts for 10 percent of all health spending in the United States.  [Read More]

Erie Receives $379,251 in Keystone Community Grants
August 2, 2021

Erie Receives $379,251 in Keystone Community Grants

The City of Erie and the Erie Redevelopment Authority were awarded Keystone Communities Program grants totaling $379,251 by the state Department of Community & Economic Development, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

Erie Water Authority Awarded $6.5M PENNVEST Grant
July 23, 2021

Erie Water Authority Awarded $6.5M PENNVEST Grant

The Erie City Water Authority was awarded a $6.5 million grant by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) today (July 21), according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

Senator Laughlin Calls for Investigation Into Wolf Administration’s Unemployment Compensation Error Cover Up
July 10, 2021

Senator Laughlin Calls for Investigation Into Wolf Administration’s Unemployment Compensation Error Cover Up

State Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) today called for an investigation into the Wolf administration’s attempt to cover up sweeping overcharges levied against unemployed Pennsylvanians from whom it was attempting to recoup erroneous payments.  [Read More]

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