New Budget Promotes Workforce Development Efforts in PA
June 27, 2019
The Senate today approved a Fiscal Year 2019-20 spending plan that includes no tax increases, provides funding for essential services, promotes workforce development efforts, bolsters education spending at all levels and makes a substantial investment in the state Rainy Day Fund, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.
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Senate Republicans – Funding What Works
June 27, 2019
Senate Republicans - Funding What Works
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Senate Approves Sunday Hunting Bill
June 26, 2019
The Senate today (June 26) approved legislation that would empower the Pennsylvania Game Commission to allow hunting on up to three Sundays, according to Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) prime sponsor of the bill.
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Senate Honors 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage
June 19, 2019
The Senate adopted a Resolution on Tuesday (June 18) marking the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution, which granted women the right to vote, according to Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49), a prime sponsor of the Resolution.
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Senate Passes Bill Renaming Erie Bridge for Local Hero
June 12, 2019
The Senate today (June 12) approved a bill introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin renaming a bridge in honor of an Erie native on the 53rd anniversary of his heroic actions in the Vietnam War.
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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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