Senator Laughlin Comments on State’s Current Economy
May 01, 2019
Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) credited Senate Republicans’ conservative fiscal approach as the key to Pennsylvania’s current budget surplus and stressed the need for continued restraint on state spending.
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Senate Marks “Osteopathic Medicine Week”
April 10, 2019
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The Senate adopted a Resolution (April 9) supported by Senator Dan Laughlin recognizing the week of April 14 through 20, 2019, as "Osteopathic Medicine Week" in Pennsylvania.
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Laughlin Bill Included in Crime Victim Legislation Approved by Senate
April 09, 2019
Legislation introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin is included in a package of bills approved by the Senate today to provide stronger protections for crime victims and ensure they have more opportunities to participate in the judicial process.
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State Senate Passes Package of Bills to Strengthen Protections for Crime Victims
April 09, 2019
The Pennsylvania Senate today passed a package of bills designed to provide stronger protections for crime victims and ensure they have more opportunities to participate in the judicial process.
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Senator Laughlin Calls on Governor: “Be the Hero of Erie”
March 07, 2019
Senator Dan Laughlin today again called on Governor Tom Wolf to reverse his moratorium on the expansion of a development program that could spur development and job growth in Erie and communities across Pennsylvania.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Community & Economic Development
March 07, 2019
Senator Laughlin asked DCED Secretary Dennis Davin about Erie’s request to participate in the Early Intervention Program and to receive a CRIZ designation.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Gaming Control Board
March 07, 2019
Senator Laughlin asked Gaming Control Board Executive Director Kevin O'Toole about the iGaming application at Presque Isle Downs and the prospect of off-track betting, and iGaming’s impact on gambling addiction and local share assessments.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Ben Franklin Technology Partners
March 06, 2019
During the budget hearing for the Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Senator Laughlin requested information on companies and jobs created through Ben Franklin and discussed economic development in Erie.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Agriculture
March 06, 2019
Senator Laughlin asked Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding about Chronic Wasting Disease, crop damage payments and the potential for Sunday hunting to curb the deer population.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Military & Veterans Affairs
March 06, 2019
Senator Laughlin told PA Adjutant General Anthony Carrelli that he is very concerned about proposed cuts in mental health funding, and asked for an update on construction and rehabilitation efforts at the Soldiers and Sailors Home in Erie.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Aging
March 05, 2019
Senator Laughlin asked about pharmaceutical cost transparency during the budget hearing on the Department of Aging.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Education, Part 1
March 05, 2019
During Part 1 of the budget hearing for the Department of Education, Senator Laughlin discussed the impact of additional funding dedicated to the Erie School District and strategies to intervene before financially struggling districts become insolvent.
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