Senator Laughlin Begins Second Term in State Senate
State Senator Dan Laughlin was sworn into office today (January 5) during a ceremony in the Senate Chamber of the State Capitol to begin his second term representing the 49th Senatorial District. [Read More]
Legislature Completes Budget, Wraps 2019-20 Session
The General Assembly wrapped up its work for the 2019-20 Legislative Session on November 20 by approving several bills and sending them to the Governor. [Read More]
Laughlin Opposes Tolling Plan, Urges Public Response to Proposal
PENNDOT is now accepting public comments on a program that includes a proposal by the Public Private Transportation Partnership (P3) to impose tolls on more state bridges, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who strongly opposes the tolling proposal. [Read More]
Senate Approves Final Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget
The Senate today (November 20) gave final approval to a supplemental spending bill — completing the state budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21 — and sent the measure to the Governor’s desk, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Senate Sends Broadband Expansion Bill to the Governor
Legislation that would create a grant program to extend deployment of broadband services in underserved areas of the state earned final approval in the Senate today and was sent to the governor to be signed into law, according to Senator Dan Laughlin who supported the bill. [Read More]
Senate Passes Bill to Provide Flexibility on Teacher Certifications Delay Keystone Exam Requirements
Schools would have more flexibility to respond to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic under legislation that was approved by the Senate on Wednesday (November 18), according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the bill. [Read More]