Senator Laughlin: Unemployment Benefits Extended by 13 Weeks
Pennsylvanians who have an expired Unemployment Compensation claim or have exhausted their benefits under an existing claim can receive an additional 13 weeks of payments through the new Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation program, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Laughlin Applauds COVID-19 Monitoring of Nursing Home Employees
Senator Dan Laughlin applauded the Department of Health’s announcement today regarding universal testing strategy for nursing home residents and staff. [Read More]
Bill to Preserve Access to Ventilator Services Earns Senate Approval
The Senate voted today to preserve access to ventilator and tracheostomy care for hundreds of patients in Pennsylvania, according to the bill’s sponsors, Senators Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and Dan Laughlin (R-49). [Read More]
PUA Applicants Can File Now for Benefits
Contractors, gig workers, self-employed individuals and other Pennsylvanians who applied for benefits through the new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program can file now for weekly benefits, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
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]