While the floor actions of the legislature garner most of the attention and headlines, some of the most important work on the bills and policies that impact our lives takes place during the meetings of the Senate’s 22 standing committees.

The Senate Game & Fisheries Committee today approved legislation that would empower the Pennsylvania Game Commission to allow Sunday hunting, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, committee chairman and prime sponsor of the bill.

The Senate Game & Fisheries Committee will consider a measure on Tuesday (February 5) that would empower the Pennsylvania Game Committee to allow Sunday hunting, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, committee chairman and prime sponsor of the bill.

With the 2019-20 Legislative Session now underway, Senator Dan Laughlin will now have a seat on the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee.

Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) today joined with his colleague Senator Lisa Boscola (D-Northampton/Lehigh) to announce the re-introduction of “Christine’s Law,” a measure that would require all drivers to clear snow and ice from their vehicles within 24 hours following winter storms.

Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati today (January 7) appointed Senator Dan Laughlin to serve as Chairman of the Senate Game & Fisheries Committee for the 2019-20 Legislative Session.

Tuesday, January 1, not only marked the start of a new year as we rang in 2019, it also kicked off the 2019-20 Legislative Session with swearing in ceremonies in the State Capitol for the newly elected senators and state representatives.

Local municipalities, colleges and community groups have until February 7 to apply for state grants to boost safety and reduce violence, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.

Senator Dan Laughlin and Representative Ryan Bizzarro will hold a meeting on Monday, December 10, with Millcreek Township and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Officials regarding the storm water flooding issues in the area of McKee Road and Route 20 in Millcreek Township.