In this Update: Erie Water Authority Awarded $6.5M PENNVEST Grant Help for Renters and Homeowners 2021 Legislative Review: Education New Law Increases Access to 5G  Update on Proposed Integration of State Universities  Hearing on State COVID-19 Contact Tracing Contract Erie Water Authority Awarded $6.5M PENNVEST Grant The Erie City Water Authority was awarded a $6.5 […]

The Erie City Water Authority was awarded a $6.5 million grant by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) today (July 21), according to Senator Dan Laughlin.

In this Update: Legislative Reapportionment Commission Update 2021 Legislative Roundup: Children & Families State Government Merger to Save Taxpayer Dollars Preventing Child Deaths in Hot Cars Increased Unemployment Compensation Fraud and Identity Theft Legislative Reapportionment Commission Update The Pennsylvania Legislative Reapportionment Commission held an administrative meeting and public hearing Tuesday to focus on staffing, census […]

State Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) today called for an investigation into the Wolf administration’s attempt to cover up sweeping overcharges levied against unemployed Pennsylvanians from whom it was attempting to recoup erroneous payments.

In this Update: Parents have until July 15 to Choose Additional Year of Education for their Child Following Pandemic Disruptions 2021-22 State Budget in Detail Bills of Note Passed by the Senate in 2021 Bipartisan Task Force Recommends Steps to Improve Juvenile Justice System Avoiding Tick Bites and Lyme Disease Parents have until July 15 […]

In this Update: General Assembly Approves Budget that Holds the Line on Taxes, Boosts Rainy Day Fund, Supports Schools, Roads and Nursing Homes Senate Passes Comprehensive Voter Rights Bill to Transform Election System, Restore Faith Increased Support for Crime Victims Approved by Senate Senate Passes Kayden’s Law to Protect Children during Custody Disputes Homeless Students […]

This year’s budget process, which ended with passage of Senate Bill 255  on Friday, June 25, was quite different from the usual and traditional actions that accompany the finalization of the state spending plan.

The Senate approved a $40.8 billion General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 that supports Pennsylvania’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, while providing a financial safety net for the future, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who voted for measure. Senate Bill 255 now goes to the governor’s desk for enactment into law.

The Senate approved legislation today to improve communications with crime victims and ensure they receive any compensation they are owed, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.