COVID-19 Resource Guide for Senior Citizens Now Online
An online COVID-19 resource guide to help older adults easily find useful information related to their health, safety and well-being is now available, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Information and Resources Available on Unemployment Comp Benefits
As more than 1.2 million Pennsylvanians file Unemployment Compensation claims during the COVID-19 public health emergency, Senator Dan Laughlin is working to ensure information and resources are available to help community residents who have been affected by this crisis. [Read More]
PENNVEST Approves $450M Program for Hospitals Impacted by COVID-19
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) today approved a $450 million emergency loan program to assist financially distressed hospitals as they work to address the COVID-19 outbreak, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
State Warns of COVID-19 Stimulus Check Scams
The state Departments of Revenue and Banking and Securities are warning Pennsylvanians about phishing scams targeting people who are expecting a stimulus payment from the federal government following the outbreak of COVID-19, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Senator Laughlin Questions UC “Stumble,” Offers Assistance
Responding to concerns raised by many of his constituents, Senator Dan Laughlin sent a letter to state Secretary of Labor & Industry Jerry Oleksiak requesting details on his Department’s efforts to respond to calls from workers idled by the COVID-19 outbreak and to expedite unemployment compensation claims. [Read More]
Volunteer Fire Company Grant Program Now Open
Senator Dan Laughlin is encouraging volunteer fire companies serving rural areas and communities with fewer than 10,000 residents and where forest and brush fires are common to apply for grants of up to $10,000 for training and equipment purchases directly related to fighting brush and forest fires. [Read More]