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
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
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
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
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]
2021-22 State Budget – An Exercise in Fiscal Responsibility
This year’s budget process, which ended with passage of Senate Bill 255 on Friday, June 25, was quite different from the usual and traditional actions that accompany the finalization of the state spending plan. [Read More]