Senate Ok’s Laughlin’s Banking Fund Legislation
The Senate today (May 12) approved legislation introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin that would strengthen the independence of the state Banking Fund and ensure a strong banking system in Pennsylvania. Senate Bill 432, which now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration, changes the Banking Fund into a trust fund. [Read More]
Senate Passes Plan to Offer Additional Year of Education Due to COVID-19
Parents would have the option to allow their children to repeat a grade level due to the learning disruptions created by COVID-19 under a bill approved by the Senate today (May 12), according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Senate Passes Plan to Preserve Prescription Drug Assistance for Seniors
The Senate adopted a plan on Tuesday (May 11) that will allow thousands of older Pennsylvanians to retain eligibility for prescription drug assistance, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the measure. [Read More]
Local Groups Receive Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Funds
Three local organizations were awarded Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program funding by the state Department of Agriculture, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
May 18: Your Voice, Your Choice!
Up until last year, our state government operated under guidelines set by the state Constitution, which established three separate, co-equal branches – executive, legislative and judicial – and a checks and balance system. [Read More]
Voters to Consider Constitutional Amendments on May 18
In January, the Senate approved Senate Bill 2, legislation that placed three proposed constitutional amendments on the May 18 Primary Election ballot. [Read More]