Telemedicine Bill Sent to Governor
As Pennsylvania continue to cope with the impact of COVID-19, the Senate today (April 21) gave final approval to a bill that promotes telemedicine as a way to overcome barriers to quality patient care created by distance and reduce the costs of those services, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Bill Aiding First Responders, Guard Impacted by COVID-19 Sent to House
The Senate approved a bill today that would ensure law enforcement, first responders and active duty National Guard members who contract COVID-19 can still receive compensation while quarantined or receiving treatment for the virus, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the bill. [Read More]
New Law Allows for Online Auto Sales
A new law allowing notaries to do business remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic cleared a major hurdle that prevented auto sales from being conducted online, according to Senator Dan Laughlin who supported the legislation. [Read More]
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]