Senate Majority Policy Committee to discuss Federal Opportunity Zones
At the request of Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie), The Senate Majority Policy Committee will discuss Federal Opportunity Zones during an upcoming workshop discussion in Harrisburg. [Read More]
Senate Approves Bill Promoting Telemedicine in Pennsylvania
The Senate today (October 30) approved legislation aimed at promoting telemedicine in Pennsylvania as a way to overcome barriers to quality patient care created by distance and reduce the costs of those services, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, a supporter of the bill. [Read More]
Bill to Prevent Student Athlete Sudden Cardiac Arrest Deaths Advances
The Senate approved legislation on Wednesday to help student athletes and their parents take steps to prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the measure. [Read More]
Senate Votes to Strengthen Older Adult Protective Services
Legislation to better protect Pennsylvania’s senior citizen population by overhauling the Older Adult Protective Services Act (OAPSA) was approved by the Senate today (October 29), according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Senate Approves Bill to Protect Health Care Practitioners and Technicians
The Senate voted on Monday to extend new protections to members of the healthcare community by strengthening penalties for assaults against health care practitioners and technicians, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the measure. [Read More]
Senate Approves Bill Requiring Drivers Clear Snow/Ice from Vehicles
The Senate approved a measure on Monday (October 21) that would require drivers to remove ice and snow from their vehicles, according to Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49), a co-sponsor of the bill. Senate Bill 114 now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration. [Read More]