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State Awards $455,000 for Program to Assist At-Risk Individuals
April 17, 2020

State Awards $455,000 for Program to Assist At-Risk Individuals

The state Department of Education recently awarded a $455,000 state grant to the Greater Erie Community Action Committee for the Erie County Reentry Services and Support Alliance (ECRSSA), according to Senator Dan Laughlin, a strong advocate for the funding.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Measures to Improve COVID-19 Mitigation Process
April 15, 2020

Senate Approves Measures to Improve COVID-19 Mitigation Process

The Senate approved two bills today that would create a better process for determining which businesses can operate during the COVID-19 pandemic and give county leaders a stronger say in determining the best mitigation measures for their citizens, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

COVID-19 Resource Guide for Senior Citizens Now Online
April 13, 2020

COVID-19 Resource Guide for Senior Citizens Now Online

An online COVID-19 resource guide to help older adults easily find useful information related to their health, safety and well-being is now available, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

Information and Resources Available on Unemployment Comp Benefits
April 13, 2020

Information and Resources Available on Unemployment Comp Benefits

As more than 1.2 million Pennsylvanians file Unemployment Compensation claims during the COVID-19 public health emergency, Senator Dan Laughlin is working to ensure information and resources are available to help community residents who have been affected by this crisis.  [Read More]

PENNVEST Approves $450M Program for Hospitals Impacted by COVID-19
April 10, 2020

PENNVEST Approves $450M Program for Hospitals Impacted by COVID-19

The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) today approved a $450 million emergency loan program to assist financially distressed hospitals as they work to address the COVID-19 outbreak, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

State Warns of COVID-19 Stimulus Check Scams
April 8, 2020

State Warns of COVID-19 Stimulus Check Scams

The state Departments of Revenue and Banking and Securities are warning Pennsylvanians about phishing scams targeting people who are expecting a stimulus payment from the federal government following the outbreak of COVID-19, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

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