Legislature Completes Budget, Wraps 2019-20 Session
The General Assembly wrapped up its work for the 2019-20 Legislative Session on November 20 by approving several bills and sending them to the Governor. [Read More]
Laughlin Opposes Tolling Plan, Urges Public Response to Proposal
PENNDOT is now accepting public comments on a program that includes a proposal by the Public Private Transportation Partnership (P3) to impose tolls on more state bridges, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who strongly opposes the tolling proposal. [Read More]
Senate Approves Final Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget
The Senate today (November 20) gave final approval to a supplemental spending bill — completing the state budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21 — and sent the measure to the Governor’s desk, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Senate Sends Broadband Expansion Bill to the Governor
Legislation that would create a grant program to extend deployment of broadband services in underserved areas of the state earned final approval in the Senate today and was sent to the governor to be signed into law, according to Senator Dan Laughlin who supported the bill. [Read More]
Senate Passes Bill to Provide Flexibility on Teacher Certifications Delay Keystone Exam Requirements
Schools would have more flexibility to respond to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic under legislation that was approved by the Senate on Wednesday (November 18), according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the bill. [Read More]
We Must Continue Our Efforts to Grow Our Economy
As the year 2021 quickly approaches, there are probably very few people – me included – who are not more than ready to put 2020 behind us. Our lives and livelihoods have been shaken and many routine parts of the pre-pandemic world are gone for good. [Read More]