We Must Continue Our Efforts to Grow Our Economy
As the year 2021 quickly approaches, there are probably very few people – me included – who are not more than ready to put 2020 behind us. Our lives and livelihoods have been shaken and many routine parts of the pre-pandemic world are gone for good. [Read More]
More Funding to be Available for Schools to Meet Health and Safety Needs
Local schools can apply soon for additional grant funding to protect the health and safety of students, teachers and school employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Laughlin Bill Supporting Farmers Enacted into Law
A measure (Senate Bill 995) introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) to help Pennsylvania’s farmers by updating size restrictions on multipurpose agriculture vehicles (MAV) was signed into law today (October 29) by the Governor. [Read More]
COVID-19 Notification, Reporting of Deaths Bills Sent to Governor
Two bills that would improve reporting of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Pennsylvania are on their way to the Governor to be signed into law, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the bills. [Read More]
Senate Approves Legislation to Support Rural Pharmacies
The Senate approved a bill on Wednesday that would support struggling rural pharmacies by improving pricing transparency for prescription drugs and ensuring they are reimbursed for the full cost of prescriptions for Medicaid patients, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the legislation. [Read More]
Senate Advances Measures to Boost Broadband Availability
The Senate approved two bills today to boost the availability of broadband by reducing regulatory burdens on telecommunications companies and utilizing existing infrastructure to further deploy high-speed internet, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the bills. [Read More]