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

News Releases

Laughlin Announces over $500,000 for Summit Township Traffic Signal Improvements
August 4, 2026

Laughlin Announces over $500,000 for Summit Township Traffic Signal Improvements

Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) announced today that Summit Township will receive $533,988 through PennDOT’s Green Light-Go Program to upgrade traffic signals and improve safety and mobility for residents, commuters, and businesses throughout the community.  [Read More]

Senators Hail Court Ruling as Victory for PA Property Owners
July 22, 2026

Senators Hail Court Ruling as Victory for PA Property Owners

Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Game & Fisheries Committee Chairman Greg Rothman (R-34) and Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) issued the following statement regarding the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s decision on Tuesday in favor of the Punxsutawney Hunting Club and the Pitch Pine Hunting Club:  [Read More]

Laughlin Announces $12 Million in State RACP Funding
July 17, 2026

Laughlin Announces $12 Million in State RACP Funding

Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced that $12 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) funding has been awarded to three transformational projects in the City of Erie, supporting economic development, downtown revitalization, and higher education.  [Read More]

Laughlin Announces $2.64 Million PENNVEST Investment  for Waterford Drinking Water Project
July 15, 2026

Laughlin Announces $2.64 Million PENNVEST Investment for Waterford Drinking Water Project

Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced that the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has approved $2.641 million for a drinking water infrastructure project benefiting the Municipal Authority of the Borough of Waterford.  [Read More]

Laughlin, Mullins, Cutler Applaud ALS, Neurodegenerative Disease Investments Included in 2026-27 Budget
July 13, 2026

Laughlin, Mullins, Cutler Applaud ALS, Neurodegenerative Disease Investments Included in 2026-27 Budget

Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49), Rep. Kyle Mullins (D-112) and Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-100) today highlighted the inclusion of continued funding for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) support services and neurodegenerative disease research in Pennsylvania’s recently enacted $50.8 billion 2026-27 state budget.  [Read More]

Laughlin: New State Budget Benefits Erie County
July 12, 2026

Laughlin: New State Budget Benefits Erie County

Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) supported a responsible state budget today that stands up for taxpayers, doesn’t raise taxes on Pennsylvania families, supports affordability and job growth, and greatly benefits the residents of Erie County.  [Read More]

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