Committees Approve Laughlin Bills to Improve Day Care Safety
In a rare and unusual series of events, two Senate Committees met back-to-back today (February 5) to approve bills introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) to improve day care safety, measures he introduced in response to a tragic fire that claimed the lives of five young children. [Read More]
Committee Approves Laughlin Bill to Support Farmers
The Senate Transportation Committee today (February 5) approved a measure introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) to help Pennsylvania’s farmers by updating state law regarding multipurpose agriculture vehicles (MAV). [Read More]
Game & Fish Committee Approves Measure for Game Land Purchases
The Senate Game & Fisheries Committee, chaired by Senator Dan Laughlin, approved House Bill 752 today (February 5). [Read More]
Senate Approves Workers’ Comp Bill for First Responders
Critical members of volunteer fire companies, ambulance corps and rescue squads who are injured in the line of duty would qualify for workers’ compensation coverage under a bill approved Monday (February 3) by the Senate, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the bill. [Read More]
Senator Laughlin Responds to Governor’s Budget Proposal
Senator Dan Laughlin issued the following statement following today’s joint session of the General Assembly to receive the Governor’s 2020-21 budget proposal. [Read More]
Senate Approves Cancer Bills
The Senate today (January 29) approved measures to help cancer patients access potentially lifesaving drugs and require insurers to cover supplemental screenings for women at high risk for breast cancer, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]