Senator Laughlin Offers Online Unemployment Compensation Guide
Recognizing that many people have seen their daily lives and their jobs impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak, Senator Dan Laughlin launched a special page on his website (https://www.senatorlaughlin.com/) dedicated to providing his constituents with information regarding unemployment compensation. [Read More]
Senate Panel Advances Bill to Preserve Access to Ventilator Services
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee approved a bill today that would preserve access to ventilator and tracheostomy care for hundreds of patients in Pennsylvania, according to the bill’s sponsors, Senators Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and Dan Laughlin (R-49). Listen [Read More]
COVID-19 Testing Site Opens in Erie on Wednesday
Rite Aid, in conjunction with the White House Coronavirus Task Force and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, is opening a COVID-19 testing site in Erie on Wednesday, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Idled Self Employed, Contractors Can Now File PUA Claims
Self-employed individuals, contractors and others impacted by COVID-19 closures who are not eligible for regular unemployment compensation (UC) can now file for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
State Awards $455,000 for Program to Assist At-Risk Individuals
The state Department of Education recently awarded a $455,000 state grant to the Greater Erie Community Action Committee for the Erie County Reentry Services and Support Alliance (ECRSSA), according to Senator Dan Laughlin, a strong advocate for the funding. [Read More]
Senate Approves Measures to Improve COVID-19 Mitigation Process
The Senate approved two bills today that would create a better process for determining which businesses can operate during the COVID-19 pandemic and give county leaders a stronger say in determining the best mitigation measures for their citizens, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]