Citing the sweeping economic impact of the Governor’s COVID-19 business closure order, Senator Dan Laughlin is backing legislation that would allow construction activities to resume if appropriate mitigation measures are taken to prevent exposure to the virus.

The Department of Education announced today that all schools in Pennsylvania will remain closed indefinitely in order to limit the spread of COVID-19, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.

In this Issue: PennDOT Extends Deadlines for Driver Licenses, Registrations and More Federal Action Could Offer Relief for Self-Employed Pennsylvanians Affected by COVID-19 Mitigation USDA Approves COVID-19 Disaster Food Distribution Efforts Underway to Bolster Healthcare System  PennDOT Extends Deadlines for Driver Licenses, Registrations and More Since all Driver License Centers and Photo License Centers remain...

In this issue: Coronavirus Response Bills Signed Into Law Governor Wolf’s “Stay-At-Home” Order Expanded to 12 More Counties List of Life-Sustaining Businesses Updated; Up to 10,000 Businesses Submit Waiver Requests License Renewal Deadlines Extended for Nurses and Other Professionals DHS Assists Essential Workers in Finding Child Care Providers Coronavirus Response Bills Signed Into Law Four...

Local Resources: Public Inquiries/Concerns related to COVID-19 in Erie County: Please contact the Erie County Department of Health at eriecountypa.gov or ecdhinfo@eriecountypa.gov or 814-451-6700 To find out about any rumors you have heard Erie County has established a Rumor Hotline. Please call 814-451-6986 United Way helpline (if you need help or want to help) call...

In this Issue: Department of Labor and Industry Offers Info on New Paid Family and Medical Leave Requirements Reminder: Resources Available for Employees Impacted by COVID-19 Mitigation Food Services Available for Families Affected by Public Health Emergency PA’s REAL ID Enforcement Date Delayed Until October 2021 New Web Portal Will Help Medical Supplies Get to...

In this Update: Senate Approves COVID-19 Response Measures Applications Now Being Accepted for New Small Business Low-Interest Loan Program Three Counties Added to Governor’s Stay-at-Home Order  Retired Healthcare Providers Can Assist in COVID-19 Response Facilities Closed at State Parks and Forests Consumers Can Report Price Gouging Tips Online Senate Approves COVID-19 Response Measures The Senate...

The Senate convened remotely today to pass several bills to keep Pennsylvania moving forward during the COVID-19 coronavirus public health emergency, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.

The Senate plans to convene on at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, to consider a number of measures designed to offer relief to Pennsylvanians affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.