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Legislature Acts to Extend Pandemic Waivers of Government Regulations
September 30, 2021

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
August 31, 2021

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
August 11, 2021

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
August 3, 2021

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
August 2, 2021

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
July 23, 2021

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]

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