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Senator Laughlin Questions UC “Stumble,” Offers Assistance
April 7, 2020

Senator Laughlin Questions UC “Stumble,” Offers Assistance

Responding to concerns raised by many of his constituents, Senator Dan Laughlin sent a letter to state Secretary of Labor & Industry Jerry Oleksiak requesting details on his Department’s efforts to respond to calls from workers idled by the COVID-19 outbreak and to expedite unemployment compensation claims.  [Read More]

Volunteer Fire Company Grant Program Now Open
April 6, 2020

Volunteer Fire Company Grant Program Now Open

Senator Dan Laughlin is encouraging volunteer fire companies serving rural areas and communities with fewer than 10,000 residents and where forest and brush fires are common to apply for grants of up to $10,000 for training and equipment purchases directly related to fighting brush and forest fires.  [Read More]

Loan Program Helps Businesses, Non-profits Affected by COVID-19
April 3, 2020

Loan Program Helps Businesses, Non-profits Affected by COVID-19

Small businesses, private non-profit organizations, veterans organizations and sole proprietorships that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply now for forgivable loans from the federal government, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

Senator Laughlin Urges Colleagues to Support Family Care Act
April 2, 2020

Senator Laughlin Urges Colleagues to Support Family Care Act

Citing the continuing spread of the coronavirus in Pennsylvania, Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) today urged his colleagues to support his paid family medical leave legislation.  [Read More]

Loan Program Helps Businesses, Workers Affected by COVID-19 Mitigation
April 2, 2020

Loan Program Helps Businesses, Workers Affected by COVID-19 Mitigation

A new loan program offered by the federal government will help businesses, employees and self-employed individuals that have been impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

Governor’s “Stay-At-Home” Order Extended Statewide
April 1, 2020

Governor’s “Stay-At-Home” Order Extended Statewide

Governor Wolf has issued a statewide “stay-at-home” order for all counties in Pennsylvania in order to limit the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

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