Senator Laughlin Comments on Governor’s FY 2021-22 Budget Proposal
Senator Dan Laughlin issued the following statement in regard to the Governor’s proposed $40.2 billion General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22, which includes a $3.1 billion (8.2 percent) increase in state spending and an increase in the state personal income tax (PIT) rate from 3.07 percent to 4.49 percent (a 46.3 percent hike). [Read More]
A Look at the COVID-19 Vaccination Program in Pennsylvania
After nearly a year of living under the conditions — and addressing the threats — created by the COVID-19 pandemic, we are finally seeing some positive steps as the nation and the Commonwealth work to provide vaccinations against the virus. [Read More]
Senate Approves Bill to Enhance Penalties for Child Pornography
The Senate approved a bill today that would strengthen penalties against individuals charged with possession of child pornography, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the legislation. [Read More]
Senate Approves $912 Million COVID-19 Relief Package
The Senate today (January 27) approved a comprehensive $912 million relief package to help restaurants, schools, employers, and tenants impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the bill in the Senate and when it came before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday for consideration. [Read More]
Senate Poised to Act on $912 Million COVID-19 Relief Package
The Senate is poised to approve a comprehensive $912 million relief package – as amended in the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday – to help restaurants, schools, employers, and tenants impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who serves as a member of the Appropriations Committee. [Read More]
Senate Approves Constitutional Amendment Limiting Disaster Declarations
The Senate approved a proposed constitutional amendment on Tuesday that would limit the length of future emergency disaster declarations unless an extension is approved by the General Assembly, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who voted for the measure. [Read More]