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E-news Updates – July 25, 2024
July 25, 2024

E-news Updates – July 25, 2024

In this Update: Safe Harbor Legislation for Sexually Exploited Children Flagship Niagara License Plate Erie Water Works New Law to Increase School Security PASSHE Freezes Tuition for In-State Undergraduates Program Increasing Digital Connectivity to Provide Laptops Prevent Hot Car Deaths in Children Fighting Human Trafficking Safe Harbor Legislation for Sexually Exploited Children Sen. Cris Dush […]  [Read More]

Laughlin, Dush Introduce Safe Harbor Legislation for Sexually Exploited Children
July 24, 2024

Laughlin, Dush Introduce Safe Harbor Legislation for Sexually Exploited Children

Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Cris Dush (R-25) today introduced legislation to update existing “safe harbor laws” to address the gaps in the current statute regarding the protection and support of minors who have been victims of sexual exploitation.  [Read More]

Laughlin, Langerholc Seek to Bring Back Flagship Niagara License Plate
July 19, 2024

Laughlin, Langerholc Seek to Bring Back Flagship Niagara License Plate

State Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) will soon introduce legislation to bring back the Flagship Niagara license plate.  [Read More]

E-news Updates – July 18, 2024
July 18, 2024

E-news Updates – July 18, 2024

In this Update: CRIZ Press Conference Erie Zoo – New River Otter Exhibit Grand Opening – expERIEnce Children’s Museum  New Law Aims to Limit Student Smartphone Use in Schools Senate Approves Bill Providing Support to Military Community Bill Increasing Access to Qualified Barber Teachers Passes Senate Easy Ways to Lower Your Energy Costs New PA […]  [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: 800-364-1581
Text: (814) 900-4527

District Office

1314 Griswold Plaza
Suite 101
Erie, PA 16501
Telephone: (814) 453-2515
Text: (814) 900-4527

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 November 2020. 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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