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Grants Support Efforts to Boost Digital Literacy in Erie County
March 17, 2022

Grants Support Efforts to Boost Digital Literacy in Erie County

More than $134,000 in grants were awarded by the Department of Labor and Industry to three Erie County organizations with the goal of connecting Pennsylvania workers with the technology skills they need to succeed in today’s workplaces, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie.  [Read More]

Laughlin Seeks Permanent Cocktails-to-Go Sales for Bars, Restaurants
March 14, 2022

Laughlin Seeks Permanent Cocktails-to-Go Sales for Bars, Restaurants

Many small businesses have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, and a lot – such as our restaurants and bars – continue to struggle.  [Read More]

Joint Hearing Receives Testimony About Chronic Wasting Disease
February 10, 2022

Joint Hearing Receives Testimony About Chronic Wasting Disease

A joint hearing about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) was held in Bedford, PA, on Wednesday, Feb.9 by the Senate’s Game and Fisheries and Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees, according to committee chairs Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-49, and Sen. Elder Vogel, R-47.  [Read More]

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February 8, 2022

Gov. Wolf Sends General Assembly Budget Proposal with Huge Spending Increases

In an address to the General Assembly, Gov. Tom Wolf proposed a $45.7 billion 2022-23 state budget that would increase General Fund spending by $4.5 billion, Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-49, said.  [Read More]

Committee Approves Laughlin Scooter Legislation
February 7, 2022

Committee Approves Laughlin Scooter Legislation

Legislation seeking to ensure low-speed scooters are properly regulated within Pennsylvania’s vehicle code was reported to the full Senate out of the Senate Transportation Committee, according to the prime sponsor of Senate Bill 892, Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-49.  [Read More]

ADVISORY – WEDNESDAY – Joint Public Hearing on Chronic Wasting Disease
February 7, 2022

ADVISORY – WEDNESDAY – Joint Public Hearing on Chronic Wasting Disease

A joint hearing about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) will be held in Bedford, PA on Wednesday, Feb.9 by the Senate’s Game and Fisheries and Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees, according to committee chairs Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-49, and Sen. Elder Vogel, R-47.  [Read More]

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