Senate Approves Essential Family Caregiver Bill
The Senate today (April 27) approved legislation to allow a family member or other designated person to visit and care for a long-term care facility resident during a disaster emergency involving a communicable disease, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Senate Approves Bill Requiring Drivers Clear Snow/Ice from Vehicles
The Senate approved a measure today (April 21) that would require drivers to remove ice and snow from their vehicles, according to Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49), a co-sponsor of the bill. Senate Bill 114 now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration. [Read More]
Local Sewer Project Awarded $2.5M in PENNVEST Funding
A major sewer system project was awarded $2.5 million in funding from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) today (April 21), according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Senate Honors Veterans of Persian Gulf War, Global War on Terrorism
Two new designations could honor veterans of the Persian Gulf War and the Global War on Terrorism under legislation approved by the Senate today, according to Senator Dan Laughlin who supported the bill. [Read More]
Senate Votes to Extend Program Helping Schools Find Substitute Teachers
Pennsylvania schools could have additional opportunities to find qualified substitute teachers under a bill approved by the Senate today, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the bill. [Read More]
Legislators to Announce Introduction of Family Care Act
Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) will join with his colleagues, Senator Maria Collett (D-Bucks/Montgomery), Representative Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) and Representative Dan Miller (D-Allegheny), for a virtual press conference on Wednesday (April 21) to announce the reintroduction of the bipartisan, bicameral Family Care Act as Senate Bill 580 and House Bill 1200 for the 2021-22 Legislative Session. [Read More]