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Erie Technical Institutes Awarded State COVID-19 Safety Grants
August 3, 2020

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
July 17, 2020

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
July 16, 2020

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
July 15, 2020

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
July 13, 2020

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]

Senate Advances Bills to Support Pennsylvania Firefighters
June 30, 2020

Senate Advances Bills to Support Pennsylvania Firefighters

Several bills moved forward in the state Senate this week to protect Pennsylvania firefighters, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the measures.  [Read More]

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