November 18, 2019

Sunday Hunting Bill Headed to Governor’s Desk for Enactment into Law

Legislation that would empower the Pennsylvania Game Commission to allow hunting on up to three Sundays each year received final legislative approval on Monday (November 18) and was sent to the Governor for enactment into law, according to Senators Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Jim Brewster (D-45). Listen  [Read More]

 
November 15, 2019

Consideration of HB 102, HB 584, and HB 617

Senate Game and Fisheries Committee | November 20, 2019 | 9:30 a.m. | Main Capitol, Room 461 |    [Read More]

Erie County Recreation Projects Share $390,500 in State Grants
November 14, 2019

Erie County Recreation Projects Share $390,500 in State Grants

Recreation improvement projects for Erie County municipalities in the 49th Senatorial District were awarded $390,500 in Community Parks, Small Community and Partnership grants by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

Lawrence Park Township Receives $363,800 State Grant
November 12, 2019

Lawrence Park Township Receives $363,800 State Grant

The Commonwealth Financing Authority today (November 12) awarded a $363,800 state Multimodal Transportation Fund grant to Lawrence Park Township, Erie County, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. Lawrence Park Township will use the funding to repair several inadequate and deteriorating roadways, including:  [Read More]

Millcreek Township Receives $2.5 Million State Grant
November 12, 2019

Millcreek Township Receives $2.5 Million State Grant

The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) today (November 12) awarded a $2.5 million state Multimodal Transportation Fund grant to Millcreek Township, Erie County, according to Senator Dan Laughlin and Representative Ryan Bizzarro.  [Read More]

Senate Majority Policy Committee to discuss Federal Opportunity Zones
November 12, 2019

Senate Majority Policy Committee to discuss Federal Opportunity Zones

At the request of Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie), The Senate Majority Policy Committee will discuss Federal Opportunity Zones during an upcoming workshop discussion in Harrisburg.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Bill Promoting Telemedicine in Pennsylvania
October 30, 2019

Senate Approves Bill Promoting Telemedicine in Pennsylvania

The Senate today (October 30) approved legislation aimed at promoting telemedicine in Pennsylvania as a way to overcome barriers to quality patient care created by distance and reduce the costs of those services, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, a supporter of the bill.  [Read More]

Bill to Prevent Student Athlete Sudden Cardiac Arrest Deaths Advances
October 30, 2019

Bill to Prevent Student Athlete Sudden Cardiac Arrest Deaths Advances

The Senate approved legislation on Wednesday to help student athletes and their parents take steps to prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the measure.  [Read More]

Senate Votes to Strengthen Older Adult Protective Services
October 29, 2019

Senate Votes to Strengthen Older Adult Protective Services

Legislation to better protect Pennsylvania’s senior citizen population by overhauling the Older Adult Protective Services Act (OAPSA) was approved by the Senate today (October 29), according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Bill to Protect Health Care Practitioners and Technicians
October 29, 2019

Senate Approves Bill to Protect Health Care Practitioners and Technicians

The Senate voted on Monday to extend new protections to members of the healthcare community by strengthening penalties for assaults against health care practitioners and technicians, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the measure.  [Read More]

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