March 5, 2019
Budget Hearing Q&A: Aging
Senator Laughlin asked about pharmaceutical cost transparency during the budget hearing on the Department of Aging. [Read More]
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March 5, 2019
Budget Hearing Q&A: Education, Part 1
During Part 1 of the budget hearing for the Department of Education, Senator Laughlin discussed the impact of additional funding dedicated to the Erie School District and strategies to intervene before financially struggling districts become insolvent. [Read More]
March 4, 2019
Budget Hearing Q&A: Conservation and Natural Resources
Senator Laughlin I questioned DCNR Secretary Cindy Dunn on the status of sand replenishment efforts at Presque Isle Bay and other efforts to improve this important recreational resource. [Read More]
March 4, 2019
Budget Hearing Q&A: Life Sciences Greenhouses/Life Sciences PA
Senator Laughlin expressed concern that Erie County does not have a Life Sciences Greenhouse, which would help to bring jobs, venture capital and economic development to our area. [Read More]
February 28, 2019
Budget Hearing Q&A: Liquor Control Board
Senator Laughlin told members of the Liquor Control Board that he takes issue with the state store system acting like a business when it is a government monopoly, and that money used to advertise state stores and alcohol should be put to better use. [Read More]
February 28, 2019
Budget Hearing Q&A: Corrections / Probation & Parole
During the budget hearing for the Department of Corrections / Office of Probation and Parole, Senator Laughlin shared with Secretary of Corrections John Wetzel a proposal to train eligible inmates to become volunteer firefighters. [Read More]
February 27, 2019
Budget Hearing Q&A: Department of Human Services
Senator Laughlin questioned new approaches to help individuals break the cycle of generational poverty through education amd discussed approaches to improve health care options for elderly Pennsylvanians during a PA Senate Budget Hearing with the PA Department of Human Services [Read More]
February 27, 2019
Budget Hearing Q&A: Department of Health
At today’s PA Senate Budget hearing, Senator Laughlin raised concerns to Department of Health Secretary Rachel Levine about the overprescribing of opioids for routine procedures, such as the removal of wisdom teeth. [Read More]
February 27, 2019
Budget Hearing Q&A: Thaddeus Stevens College
During today’s #PASenate #PABudget hearing with @thaddeusstevens, Senator Laughlin discussed potential pathways to help a larger number of unemployed individuals transition into the workforce. [Read More]
February 26, 2019
Budget Hearing Q&A: PA College of Technology
Senator Laughlin asked Dr. Davie Jane Gilmour, President of Pennsylvania College of Technology about the need for a skilled workforce and the retention of graduates in Pennsylvania during today’s budget hearing. [Read More]