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Senator Laughlin Urges Action as Erie Records First COVID-19 Case
March 19, 2020

Senator Laughlin Urges Action as Erie Records First COVID-19 Case

With reports that Erie has confirmed its first positive COVID-19 case, Senator Dan Laughlin again called on state officials to step up efforts to prepare for the burden that could be placed upon local health care facilities.  [Read More]

Information Available for Businesses, Employees Affected by Coronavirus Shutdown
March 17, 2020

Information Available for Businesses, Employees Affected by Coronavirus Shutdown

Resources and information are available to businesses and employees who have been affected by Governor Wolf’s order yesterday for nonessential businesses to close due to coronavirus concerns, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

As Coronavirus Spreads, Legislators call for Paid Family and Medical Leave
March 16, 2020

As Coronavirus Spreads, Legislators call for Paid Family and Medical Leave

Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) today called on colleagues in the Senate to pass the Family Care Act (Senate Bill 580 ) which would establish paid family medical leave for all working Pennsylvanians in response to the growing threat of COVID-19, with confirmed cases in Pennsylvania continuing to rise.  [Read More]

Message to the 49th District from Senator Laughlin
March 15, 2020

Message to the 49th District from Senator Laughlin

The United States is adapting to a temporary new normal amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.  As your State Senator, I want to assure my constituents that my staff and I are working around the clock to monitor the situation. As of today, my district office at 1314 Griswold Plaza in Erie, will remain open, staffed, and as always, available to serve the needs of the people of the 49th district.    [Read More]

Senator Dan Laughlin Cancels Veterans Resource Expo Scheduled for April 9
March 13, 2020

Senator Dan Laughlin Cancels Veterans Resource Expo Scheduled for April 9

Senator Dan Laughlin announced today that his Veterans Resource Expo scheduled for April 9 has been canceled due to ongoing concerns regarding the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.  [Read More]

Sen. Laughlin Urges Deployment of Mobile Hospitals to Address COVID-19
March 12, 2020

Sen. Laughlin Urges Deployment of Mobile Hospitals to Address COVID-19

Senator Dan Laughlin today urged the state to deploy its mobile hospitals to prepare for the ongoing spread of COVID-19, commonly known as the Coronavirus.  [Read More]

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