May 26, 2020
Meeting to consider SB 1074, HB 1003, HB 1185, HB 1188, and HB 1584
Senate Game and Fisheries Committee | May 27, 2020 at 11 a.m. | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) [Read More]
Author: Eric K.
May 18, 2020
Senator Laughlin: Unemployment Benefits Extended by 13 Weeks
Pennsylvanians who have an expired Unemployment Compensation claim or have exhausted their benefits under an existing claim can receive an additional 13 weeks of payments through the new Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation program, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
May 12, 2020
Laughlin Applauds COVID-19 Monitoring of Nursing Home Employees
Senator Dan Laughlin applauded the Department of Health’s announcement today regarding universal testing strategy for nursing home residents and staff. [Read More]
May 11, 2020
Bill to Preserve Access to Ventilator Services Earns Senate Approval
The Senate voted today to preserve access to ventilator and tracheostomy care for hundreds of patients in Pennsylvania, according to the bill’s sponsors, Senators Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and Dan Laughlin (R-49). [Read More]
May 7, 2020
PUA Applicants Can File Now for Benefits
Contractors, gig workers, self-employed individuals and other Pennsylvanians who applied for benefits through the new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program can file now for weekly benefits, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
May 5, 2020
As Erie Begins Recovery, State Work on COVID-19 Continues
Welcome to the new reality. The past few weeks have been extremely challenging for all of us as we have adjusted to the COVID-19 virus. [Read More]
May 1, 2020
Erie Moves to Yellow Phase of COVID-19 Reopening on May 8
Erie County will move to the yellow phase of COVID-19 reopening on May 8, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
April 30, 2020
Senator Laughlin Calls for Lifting of Car Sales Ban
As Northwest Pennsylvania looks forward to a rollback of some COVID-19 restrictions, Senator Dan Laughlin called on the Governor to lift the restriction on in-person vehicle sales. [Read More]
April 29, 2020
Senate Approves Emergency COVID-19 Measures for Child Care Employees
The Senate approved legislation today that would ensure child services employees who are unable to complete the necessary FBI criminal background checks can still work safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Senator Dan Laughlin who supported the bill. [Read More]
April 29, 2020
Senate Approves Bill Requiring Reporting of COVID-19 Cases
The Senate has approved a bill that would require the state to notify local first responders of COVID-19 cases in their communities, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]