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Schools Can Apply Now for Health and Safety Grants
June 17, 2020

Schools Can Apply Now for Health and Safety Grants

Local schools can apply now for funding through two new grant programs created last month to protect the health and safety of students, teachers and school employees during COVID-19, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

Senator Laughlin Files RTK Requests on Erie County’s “Yellow” Status
June 15, 2020

Senator Laughlin Files RTK Requests on Erie County’s “Yellow” Status

In an effort to determine the rationale and motivation behind Erie County’s continued status as a “yellow” county under the Administration’s COVID-19 reopening plan, Senator Dan Laughlin filed Right to Know (RTK) requests for the public release of correspondence between the state and Erie County since May 1.  [Read More]

Senator Laughlin Comments on Approval of Erie’s Community College
June 11, 2020

Senator Laughlin Comments on Approval of Erie’s Community College

Senator Dan Laughlin issued the following statement in response to the state Board of Education’s approval of the application for a community college in Erie.  [Read More]

Guidance Available for COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Grants
June 11, 2020

Guidance Available for COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Grants

Guidelines and additional information regarding COVID-19 small business grant programs are now available, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Constitutional Amendment to Limit Disaster Declarations
June 10, 2020

Senate Approves Constitutional Amendment to Limit Disaster Declarations

Future emergency disaster declarations could not be extended beyond 30 days without legislative approval under a proposed Constitutional Amendment approved by the Senate today, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the measure.  [Read More]

Senate Votes to End Governor Wolf’s Business Shutdown Order
June 9, 2020

Senate Votes to End Governor Wolf’s Business Shutdown Order

Stressing that Governor Wolf’s extended lockdown of Pennsylvania is hurting families and doing irreparable harm to employers, the Senate today voted to approve a measure that would end the statewide shutdown, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

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