Bill Providing for Local Bans on Fireworks Advances
Legislation giving many Pennsylvania cities – including Erie – the option to ban commercial fireworks received Senate approval this week and was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Senate Approves Constitutional Amendment Requiring Legislative Vote on Extended Disaster Declarations
The Senate today approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would limit the length of future emergency disaster declarations unless an extension is approved by the General Assembly, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Senate Approves Job-Creating Energy Tax Credit Program
The Senate approved bipartisan legislation today that could help create thousands of family-sustaining jobs and provide a boost to Pennsylvania’s energy economy, according to Senator Dan Laughlin [Read More]
Senate Advances Bills to Support Pennsylvania Firefighters
Several bills moved forward in the state Senate this week to protect Pennsylvania firefighters, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the measures. [Read More]
Sen. Laughlin’s Bill to Improve Day Care Safety Sent to Governor
A bill introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) to protect children in state-regulated daycare facilities received final legislative approval today and was sent to the Governor for enactment into law. Listen [Read More]
Senate OK’s Fish/Boat Bills Including Expanded Support for Local Projects
The Senate today (June 23) approved three Fish & Boat Commission bills, including a measure that would expand the allowable uses for funds raised by the Lake Erie Fishing Permit, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]