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Bill Providing for Local Bans on Fireworks Advances
July 16, 2020

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
July 15, 2020

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
July 13, 2020

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
June 30, 2020

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]

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June 29, 2020

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
June 24, 2020

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]

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