News Releases

Committee Approves Measure to Preserve Access to Ventilator Services
March 23, 2021

Committee Approves Measure to Preserve Access to Ventilator Services

The Senate Health and Human Services Committee today (March 23) approved a measure that will preserve access to ventilator and tracheostomy care for hundreds of patients, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who is a prime co-sponsor of the measure.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Pilot Program for Individuals in Recovery
March 17, 2021

Senate Approves Pilot Program for Individuals in Recovery

Individuals in recovery for substance use disorders could stand a better chance of breaking the cycle of addiction by maintaining meaningful employment under a bill approved by the Senate today, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the bill.  [Read More]

Senate Game & Fisheries Committee Approves Two Bills
March 16, 2021

Senate Game & Fisheries Committee Approves Two Bills

The Senate Game & Fisheries Committee approved two bills at its meeting today (March 16), according to Committee Chairman Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49).  [Read More]

Senate Game & Fisheries Committee to Consider Two Bills on Tuesday
March 15, 2021

Senate Game & Fisheries Committee to Consider Two Bills on Tuesday

The Senate Game & Fisheries Committee will consider two bills at its meeting set for 10:30 a.m., Tuesday (March 16) in the Senate Chamber, according to Committee Chairman Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49).  [Read More]

Senator Laughlin Proposing Minimum Wage Increase
March 11, 2021

Senator Laughlin Proposing Minimum Wage Increase

Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) is preparing to introduce legislation to increase Pennsylvania’s minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $10 per hour.  [Read More]

Senator Laughlin Frustrated with Efforts to Address Homelessness
March 10, 2021

Senator Laughlin Frustrated with Efforts to Address Homelessness

During today’s Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing with the Department of Human Services (DHS), Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) expressed his deep frustrations about the lack of action by the state and federal government to address homelessness.  [Read More]

Back to Top