The Senate approved bipartisan legislation today that could help create thousands of family-sustaining jobs and provide a boost to Pennsylvania’s energy economy, according to Senator Dan Laughlin

Several bills moved forward in the state Senate this week to protect Pennsylvania firefighters, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the measures.

A bill introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) to protect children in state-regulated daycare facilities received final legislative approval today and was sent to the Governor for enactment into law.   Listen

In This Update: Hearing Explores Progress Toward Protecting Long-Term Care Facilities Police Reform Measures Advance in the Senate PASSHE Reform Bill Heads to the Governor Senate Committee Examines Pennsylvania’s Participation in RGGI Committee Reviews Ways to Safely Reopen Southeast PA Economy Bills Protecting Healthcare Workers Earn Final Approval Senate Approves New Marketing Tool for Veteran-Owned...

Harrisburg Happenings A report on the Legislative Session Week of June 22, 2020 Dear Friend,  I am pleased to send you my Session Wrap Up e-newsletter. This e-newsletter features events and legislative activities during the Session Week of June 22, 2020. If you find this e-newsletter useful, I invite you to visit my website www.senatorlaughlin.com...

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The Senate today (June 23) approved three Fish & Boat Commission bills, including a measure that would expand the allowable uses for funds raised by the Lake Erie Fishing Permit, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.

UPDATE: Lawmakers approved a concurrent resolution last week that requires Governor Wolf to terminate his COVID-19 emergency declaration, clearing the way for businesses to reopen safely statewide. The measure would not affect the state’s ability to receive federal funding or impact the ability of Pennsylvanians to receive unemployment and other federally funded benefits.  To date,...

Local schools can apply now for funding through two new grant programs created last month to protect the health and safety of students, teachers and school employees during COVID-19, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.