Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49th) called on the Governor to follow the example of neighboring states and reopen marinas and golf courses in Pennsylvania for recreational use. In a letter to the Governor, Senator Laughlin said New York, Connecticut and New Jersey allow marinas to operate as long as guidelines for social distancing and sanitation are […] [Read More]
As Pennsylvania continue to cope with the impact of COVID-19, the Senate today (April 21) gave final approval to a bill 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. [Read More]
The Senate approved a bill today that would ensure law enforcement, first responders and active duty National Guard members who contract COVID-19 can still receive compensation while quarantined or receiving treatment for the virus, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the bill. [Read More]
A new law allowing notaries to do business remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic cleared a major hurdle that prevented auto sales from being conducted online, according to Senator Dan Laughlin who supported the legislation. [Read More]
Recognizing that many people have seen their daily lives and their jobs impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak, Senator Dan Laughlin launched a special page on his website (https://www.senatorlaughlin.com/) dedicated to providing his constituents with information regarding unemployment compensation. [Read More]
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee approved a bill today that would preserve access to ventilator and tracheostomy care for hundreds of patients in Pennsylvania, according to the bill’s sponsors, Senators Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and Dan Laughlin (R-49). Listen [Read More]
Rite Aid, in conjunction with the White House Coronavirus Task Force and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, is opening a COVID-19 testing site in Erie on Wednesday, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Self-employed individuals, contractors and others impacted by COVID-19 closures who are not eligible for regular unemployment compensation (UC) can now file for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
The state Department of Education recently awarded a $455,000 state grant to the Greater Erie Community Action Committee for the Erie County Reentry Services and Support Alliance (ECRSSA), according to Senator Dan Laughlin, a strong advocate for the funding. [Read More]
The Senate approved two bills today that would create a better process for determining which businesses can operate during the COVID-19 pandemic and give county leaders a stronger say in determining the best mitigation measures for their citizens, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
