Legislature Acts to Extend Pandemic Waivers of Government Regulations
The state Senate on Wednesday, September 29, voted to extend waivers of an array of regulatory statutes, rules and regulations to aid in Pennsylvania’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie). The bill is now in the hands of the governor awaiting enactment. [Read More]
State Treasury May be Holding Your Unclaimed Property
Each year, the Treasury Department receives millions of dollars in unclaimed property – things like abandoned bank accounts, forgotten stocks, uncashed checks, certificates of deposit, life insurance policies, safe deposit box contents, and recovered stolen property. [Read More]
Proposed PA Clean Streams Fund to Focus on “Non-Point” Source Water Pollution
Pennsylvania has been blessed with over 85,000 miles of rivers and streams – the highest density of any state in the continental United States. [Read More]
Bill Would Shine a Spotlight on Rx Costs
According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, Americans spend $450 billion annually on prescription drugs. That staggering number accounts for 10 percent of all health spending in the United States. [Read More]
Erie Receives $379,251 in Keystone Community Grants
The City of Erie and the Erie Redevelopment Authority were awarded Keystone Communities Program grants totaling $379,251 by the state Department of Community & Economic Development, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Erie Water Authority Awarded $6.5M PENNVEST Grant
The Erie City Water Authority was awarded a $6.5 million grant by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) today (July 21), according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]