As Erie Begins Recovery, State Work on COVID-19 Continues
Welcome to the new reality. The past few weeks have been extremely challenging for all of us as we have adjusted to the COVID-19 virus. [Read More]
Erie Moves to Yellow Phase of COVID-19 Reopening on May 8
Erie County will move to the yellow phase of COVID-19 reopening on May 8, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Senator Laughlin Calls for Lifting of Car Sales Ban
As Northwest Pennsylvania looks forward to a rollback of some COVID-19 restrictions, Senator Dan Laughlin called on the Governor to lift the restriction on in-person vehicle sales. [Read More]
Senate Approves Emergency COVID-19 Measures for Child Care Employees
The Senate approved legislation today that would ensure child services employees who are unable to complete the necessary FBI criminal background checks can still work safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Senator Dan Laughlin who supported the bill. [Read More]
Senate Approves Bill Requiring Reporting of COVID-19 Cases
The Senate has approved a bill that would require the state to notify local first responders of COVID-19 cases in their communities, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Senate Approves Laughlin Bills to Improve Day Care Safety
The Senate today (April 29) approved two bills introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) to improve safety in state-regulated daycare facilities, measures he introduced in response to a tragic fire that claimed the lives of five young children in Erie last year. [Read More]