Senator Laughlin Questions Erie County’s Continued “Yellow” Status
Senator Dan Laughlin issued the following statement regarding Erie County’s continued status as a “yellow” county under the Administration’s COVID-19 reopening plan. [Read More]
Erie County to Receive $24.3 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funds
Erie County will receive more than $24.3 million from the state for its COVID-19 relief efforts, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported passage of the bill providing that money. [Read More]
Senate Approves Budget/Comprehensive COVID-19 Funding Package
Legislation allocating a portion of Pennsylvania’s share of federal CARES funding for ventilator services received final approval today (May 28) and was sent to the Governor, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who was a Senate leader in pushing for increased funding of that vital service. [Read More]
Senate Game & Fisheries Committee Approves Five Bills
The Senate Game & Fisheries Committee approved five bills today (May 27), according to Committee Chairman Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49). [Read More]
Senator Laughlin: Unemployment Benefits Extended by 13 Weeks
Pennsylvanians who have an expired Unemployment Compensation claim or have exhausted their benefits under an existing claim can receive an additional 13 weeks of payments through the new Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation program, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Laughlin Applauds COVID-19 Monitoring of Nursing Home Employees
Senator Dan Laughlin applauded the Department of Health’s announcement today regarding universal testing strategy for nursing home residents and staff. [Read More]