Senate OK’s Fish/Boat Bills Including Expanded Support for Local Projects
The Senate today (June 23) approved three Fish & Boat Commission bills, including a measure that would expand the allowable uses for funds raised by the Lake Erie Fishing Permit, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Schools Can Apply Now for Health and Safety Grants
Local schools can apply now for funding through two new grant programs created last month to protect the health and safety of students, teachers and school employees during COVID-19, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Senator Laughlin Files RTK Requests on Erie County’s “Yellow” Status
In an effort to determine the rationale and motivation behind Erie County’s continued status as a “yellow” county under the Administration’s COVID-19 reopening plan, Senator Dan Laughlin filed Right to Know (RTK) requests for the public release of correspondence between the state and Erie County since May 1. [Read More]
Senator Laughlin Comments on Approval of Erie’s Community College
Senator Dan Laughlin issued the following statement in response to the state Board of Education’s approval of the application for a community college in Erie. [Read More]
Guidance Available for COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Grants
Guidelines and additional information regarding COVID-19 small business grant programs are now available, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Senate Approves Constitutional Amendment to Limit Disaster Declarations
Future emergency disaster declarations could not be extended beyond 30 days without legislative approval under a proposed Constitutional Amendment approved by the Senate today, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the measure. [Read More]