Laughlin to Introduce “Ban the Boot” Legislation
March 10, 2021

Laughlin to Introduce “Ban the Boot” Legislation

Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) is preparing to introduce legislation that would bar parking authorities from using vehicle restraint devices, commonly known as “boots.”  [Read More]

Senators Laughlin, Street Introduce Bipartisan  Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Bill
February 24, 2021

Senators Laughlin, Street Introduce Bipartisan Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Bill

State Senators Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) and Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia) today introduced bipartisan legislation to legalize adult use marijuana in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Media Advisory – Senators Laughlin, Street to Announce Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Bill
February 24, 2021

Media Advisory – Senators Laughlin, Street to Announce Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Bill

State Senators Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) and Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia) will host a press conference today (February 24) at 12:30 p.m., in Hearing Room 1 of the North Office Building in the State Capitol Complex to discuss their bipartisan legislation to legalize adult use marijuana in Pennsylvania.   Watch Live  [Read More]

$912 Million COVID-19 Relief Package Sent to Governor
February 5, 2021

$912 Million COVID-19 Relief Package Sent to Governor

A comprehensive $912 million relief package to help restaurants, schools, employers, and tenants impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic received final legislative approval on Friday and was sent to the Governor’s desk for enactment into law, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who strongly supported the bill.  [Read More]

Senator Laughlin Comments on Governor’s FY 2021-22 Budget Proposal
February 3, 2021

Senator Laughlin Comments on Governor’s FY 2021-22 Budget Proposal

Senator Dan Laughlin issued the following statement in regard to the Governor’s proposed $40.2 billion General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22, which includes a $3.1 billion (8.2 percent) increase in state spending and an increase in the state personal income tax (PIT) rate from 3.07 percent to 4.49 percent (a 46.3 percent hike).  [Read More]

A Look at the COVID-19 Vaccination Program in Pennsylvania
February 3, 2021

A Look at the COVID-19 Vaccination Program in Pennsylvania

After nearly a year of living under the conditions -- and addressing the threats -- created by the COVID-19 pandemic, we are finally seeing some positive steps as the nation and the Commonwealth work to provide vaccinations against the virus.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Bill to Enhance Penalties for Child Pornography
January 27, 2021

Senate Approves Bill to Enhance Penalties for Child Pornography

The Senate approved a bill today that would strengthen penalties against individuals charged with possession of child pornography, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the legislation.  [Read More]

Senate Approves $912 Million COVID-19 Relief Package
January 27, 2021

Senate Approves $912 Million COVID-19 Relief Package

The Senate today (January 27) approved a comprehensive $912 million relief package to help restaurants, schools, employers, and tenants impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the bill in the Senate and when it came before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday for consideration.  [Read More]

Senate Poised to Act on $912 Million COVID-19 Relief Package
January 27, 2021

Senate Poised to Act on $912 Million COVID-19 Relief Package

The Senate is poised to approve a comprehensive $912 million relief package – as amended in the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday – to help restaurants, schools, employers, and tenants impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who serves as a member of the Appropriations Committee.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Constitutional Amendment Limiting Disaster Declarations
January 27, 2021

Senate Approves Constitutional Amendment Limiting Disaster Declarations

The Senate approved a proposed constitutional amendment on Tuesday that would limit the length of future emergency disaster declarations unless an extension is approved by the General Assembly, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who voted for the measure.  [Read More]

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