As Pennsylvania voters cast their ballots on Tuesday (May 18), Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) will detail his plans to introduce legislation intended to increase participation in Pennsylvania’s primary elections. [Read More]
The Senate today (May 12) approved legislation that would help raise funds for the fight against breast cancer, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
The Senate today (May 12) approved legislation introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin that would strengthen the independence of the state Banking Fund and ensure a strong banking system in Pennsylvania. Senate Bill 432, which now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration, changes the Banking Fund into a trust fund. [Read More]
Parents would have the option to allow their children to repeat a grade level due to the learning disruptions created by COVID-19 under a bill approved by the Senate today (May 12), according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
The Senate adopted a plan on Tuesday (May 11) that will allow thousands of older Pennsylvanians to retain eligibility for prescription drug assistance, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the measure. [Read More]
Three local organizations were awarded Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program funding by the state Department of Agriculture, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Up until last year, our state government operated under guidelines set by the state Constitution, which established three separate, co-equal branches – executive, legislative and judicial – and a checks and balance system. [Read More]
In January, the Senate approved Senate Bill 2, legislation that placed three proposed constitutional amendments on the May 18 Primary Election ballot. [Read More]
The Senate today (April 28) approved creation of a pilot program to train high school students interested in firefighting and help alleviate the pressing need for volunteer firefighters in Pennsylvania, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
More than $100 million in private donations over the next 10 years could be raised to support childhood cancer research under a bill passed today by the Pennsylvania Senate, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the bill. [Read More]
