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

News for Veterans – April 2026
April 6, 2026

News for Veterans – April 2026

In this Update: Annual Veterans Breakfast Measure Protecting Veterans’ Benefits Advances State Veterans Commission Meeting VA Moves to Better Ensure the Second Amendment Rights of Veterans Improving Access to Education and Training Benefits Combat Stigma: Battle Within An Evening with WWII P-47 Pilot Alan Shapiro Veterans Meetup and Workshop Pennsylvania Veterans Homes April Showers Bring May […]  [Read More]

E-news Updates – April 2, 2026
April 2, 2026

E-news Updates – April 2, 2026

In this Update: Assessing Winter Erosion at Presque Isle Celebrating Women Making History Annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast How I Can Help Senate Approves Bill Aiding Pennsylvanians with Invisible Disabilities During Police Interactions First Batch of 2026 Money Match Unclaimed Property Checks Being Mailed Let PennDOT Know Your Opinion of Winter Road Services PA Bald Eagle […]  [Read More]

E-news Updates – March 26, 2026
March 26, 2026

E-news Updates – March 26, 2026

In this Update: Strengthening PA-Canada Partnerships Supporting the Arts in PA Improving Access to Services Showcasing Innovation Next Generation of FFA Leaders Celebrating Local Innovation and Investment Senate Acts to Protect Workers’ Compensation for First Responders Legislation Giving Farmers More Vehicle Flexibility Approved by Senate Guest Chaplains Invited to Open Senate Session with a Prayer […]  [Read More]

E-news Updates – March 19, 2026
March 19, 2026

E-news Updates – March 19, 2026

In this Update: Updating PA Hemp Laws Recognized by Game Commission Annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast Beware of PennDOT Text Scams How I Can Help Senate Approves Measure to Protect Children from Harmful AI Chats Legislation Expanding First Responder Training Passed by Senate Senate Acts to Protect Vehicle Choice in Pennsylvania Shooting Range Improvement Program Accepting […]  [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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