COVID-19 Notification, Reporting of Deaths Bills Sent to Governor
Two bills that would improve reporting of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Pennsylvania are on their way to the Governor to be signed into law, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the bills. [Read More]
Senate Approves Legislation to Support Rural Pharmacies
The Senate approved a bill on Wednesday that would support struggling rural pharmacies by improving pricing transparency for prescription drugs and ensuring they are reimbursed for the full cost of prescriptions for Medicaid patients, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the legislation. [Read More]
Senate Advances Measures to Boost Broadband Availability
The Senate approved two bills today to boost the availability of broadband by reducing regulatory burdens on telecommunications companies and utilizing existing infrastructure to further deploy high-speed internet, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the bills. [Read More]
Senate Approves Bill to Help More Pennsylvanians Benefit from Clean Slate
The Senate approved a key criminal justice reform bill today (October 21) that would allow more Pennsylvanians to have their criminal records expunged if certain conditions are met, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the bill. [Read More]
Committee Approves Expanded Vehicle Service Contract Provisions
The Senate Banking & Insurance Committee today (October 21) approved Senate Bill 1229, legislation introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin that addresses motor vehicle service contracts and theft protection program warranties — products that are sold primarily by auto dealers and provide financial protection against damage to or theft of motor vehicles. [Read More]
Senate Approves Measure to Boost Fire and EMS Services
The Senate approved a comprehensive package of bipartisan reforms today to improve the delivery of fire and EMS services throughout the state, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the legislation. [Read More]