Sens. Laughlin, Boscola Introduce Open Primary Legislation
Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Lisa Boscola (D-18) have introduced legislation to repeal closed primaries and allow registered independent voters who have checked “no affiliation” or “none” on their voter registration form to vote in primary elections. [Read More]
Sen. Laughlin to Introduce Minimum Wage Legislation
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) will introduce legislation seeking to increase the minimum wage in Pennsylvania from $7.25 per hour to $15 per hour by 2026, beginning with $11 per hour on Jan. 1, 2024, and permanently index it to inflation thereafter. [Read More]
Sens. Laughlin & Boscola to Introduce PA Open Primaries Legislation
Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Lisa Boscola (D-18) will be holding a news conference on Wednesday, April 26, starting at 1 p.m. in the state Capitol Media Center to discuss their introduction of legislation seeking to repeal closed primaries and allow registered but unaffiliated voters to vote in Pennsylvania’s primary elections. Watch Live Capitol Media Center [Read More]
More than $8 million Awarded to Erie County Infrastructure Projects
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) announced that more than $8 million has been awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to 16 Erie County infrastructure projects. [Read More]
Energy Choice Legislation Passes in Senate
Legislation ensuring that state residents have options when it comes to fuel availability was approved today by the Senate, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49). [Read More]
Sen. Laughlin: Pennsylvanians Deserve Responsible State Budget
In response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s first budget address today, Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) called for a more responsible approach to solve the financial challenges facing Pennsylvania. [Read More]