Seeking to boost Pennsylvania’s economy, Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) has introduced legislation that would increase tax credits for jobs created in the state’s Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZ). [Read More]
HARRISBURG – The Commonwealth Financing Authority has awarded nearly $800,000 in grants to two Erie County projects, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49). Fairview Township received a $675,000 grant through the Multimodal Transportation Fund to make streetscape improvements along State Highway 20, from Franklin Road to the highway’s intersection with Avonia Road. The work planned […] [Read More]
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced he will join Sen. Sharif Street (D-3) in sponsoring important legislation to help those who rely on medical marijuana to address their health needs. [Read More]
The Senate effort to move Pennsylvania out of a pandemic economy and create jobs for Pennsylvanians continued with passage of additional small business tax reform legislation, Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) said today. [Read More]
The Senate passed a resolution calling on Congress to oppose effort by the Biden Administration to review any private financial accounts and transactions, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) supported the measure. [Read More]
The Senate passed legislation that would clarify the Veterans Preference Law to include veterans who served honorably but were discharged with a disability before completing their initial obligation, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) who supported the bill. [Read More]
The Senate today approved legislation that promotes telemedicine 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 (R-Erie) who voted for the bill. [Read More]
The Senate today approved a bill that increases protections for Pennsylvania police by adding penalties for fleeing an officer on foot to evade arrest, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie), who supported the bill. [Read More]
Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) and Senator Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) have introduced legislation that would expand access to solar power through a local voluntary program, while ensuring adequate ratepayer protection. [Read More]
In an effort to crack down on deceptive and nuisance telephone calls, the Senate today approved a bill banning the practice of caller ID “spoofing,” according to Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) who supported the bill. [Read More]
