New Laws Focus on Public Safety Issues
When historians look back at the General Assembly’s 2019-20 Legislative Session, the focus will undoubtedly be on our efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic. That crisis has taken a tremendous toll on our Commonwealth, our economy and our families. [Read More]
Erie Technical Institutes Awarded State COVID-19 Safety Grants
Two local technical institutions were today (August 3) awarded state grants to help them safely reopen as Pennsylvania continues to address the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Senate Votes to Restore Transparency in State Government
Pennsylvanians would maintain access to public records during a disaster declaration under a bill approved by the Senate this week, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Bill Providing for Local Bans on Fireworks Advances
Legislation giving many Pennsylvania cities – including Erie – the option to ban commercial fireworks received Senate approval this week and was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Senate Approves Constitutional Amendment Requiring Legislative Vote on Extended Disaster Declarations
The Senate today approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would limit the length of future emergency disaster declarations unless an extension is approved by the General Assembly, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Senate Approves Job-Creating Energy Tax Credit Program
The Senate approved bipartisan legislation today that could help create thousands of family-sustaining jobs and provide a boost to Pennsylvania’s energy economy, according to Senator Dan Laughlin [Read More]