Senator Laughlin
Senator
Dan Laughlin
Serving Erie County
Senate Law & Justice Committee Chair
Senator
Dan Laughlin
Serving Erie County
Senate Law & Justice Committee Chair

Recent News

E-news Updates – January 29, 2026
January 29, 2026

E-news Updates – January 29, 2026

In this Update: Holding Animal Abusers Accountable Artistry in Metal at Stempka Designs MBA Legislative Luncheon How I Can Help Hearing Explores AI’s Impact on Pennsylvania’s Biotech Sector Keeping Construction Jobs Local State Law Requires Removing Ice and Snow from Vehicles Celebrating National School Choice Week Recognizing Catholic Schools Week in PA Holding Animal Abusers […]  [Read More]

Laughlin to Introduce Bill to Track Felony Animal Abusers in PA
January 26, 2026

Laughlin to Introduce Bill to Track Felony Animal Abusers in PA

Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced his intent to introduce legislation known as “Aimee’s Law”, which would create a publicly accessible registry of individuals convicted of felony animal abuse offenses.  [Read More]

E-news Updates – January 22, 2026
January 22, 2026

E-news Updates – January 22, 2026

In this Update: Working Together for Erie’s Schools Listening to Concerns How I Can Help Returning Whole Milk to Schools Jan. 31 Submission Deadline for Student Anti-Litter Contest PA Department of Revenue Job Openings Take Part in the Wild Turkey Sighting Survey National Blood Donor Month Working Together for Erie’s Schools I had a great […]  [Read More]

Laughlin Secures Over $4.2 Million in State Grants  for Erie County Infrastructure Improvements
January 21, 2026

Laughlin Secures Over $4.2 Million in State Grants for Erie County Infrastructure Improvements

Senator Dan Laughlin today announced that more than $4.2 million in state funding has been awarded to support critical infrastructure projects across Erie County. The grants, provided through the Pennsylvania Small Water & Sewer Program (SWS) and the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF), will help municipalities upgrade aging water and sewer systems and improve transportation connectivity.  [Read More]

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Office of Senator Dan Laughlin

Harrisburg Office

Senate Box 203049
Harrisburg, PA 17120-3049
Telephone: (717) 787-8927
TTY: Use 711 (explained here)

District Office

1314 Griswold Plaza
Suite 101
Erie, PA 16501
Telephone: (814) 453-2515

Meet Dan Laughlin

Sen. Dan Laughlin was elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate in 2016 to represent the 49th Senatorial District, which includes nearly all of Erie County. He was reelected in 2020 and 2024. Born in Erie and raised in the Erie Heights housing project, Sen. Laughlin is the son of a decorated World War II veteran. As a small business owner, Sen. Laughlin strongly supports policies that create jobs, limit government spending and ease the tax and regulatory burden on job-creators. An advocate for government reform, he is committed to making state government accessible and accountable to the people he serves.
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