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Senate Passes Plan to Preserve Prescription Drug Assistance for Seniors
May 12, 2021

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
May 10, 2021

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!
May 6, 2021

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
May 5, 2021

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]

Senate Approves Program to Train Next Generation of PA Firefighters
April 28, 2021

Senate Approves Program to Train Next Generation of PA Firefighters

The Senate today (April 28) approved creation of a pilot program to train high school students interested in firefighting and help alleviate the pressing need for volunteer firefighters in Pennsylvania, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

Senate Approves New Funding Stream for Pediatric Cancer Research
April 28, 2021

Senate Approves New Funding Stream for Pediatric Cancer Research

More than $100 million in private donations over the next 10 years could be raised to support childhood cancer research under a bill passed today by the Pennsylvania Senate, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the bill.  [Read More]

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