Three Local Projects Receive State Grants Totaling $4,500,000
August 1, 2019

Three Local Projects Receive State Grants Totaling $4,500,000

Three local projects were awarded state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RCAP) grants totaling $4.5 million today (August 1), according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

PENNWATCH Opens State Finances to Public Review
July 30, 2019

PENNWATCH Opens State Finances to Public Review

One of my goals as a legislator has been to make the workings of state government, especially in the area of its expenses, more transparent to the citizens of the Commonwealth.  [Read More]

New Economic Development Initiative Moving Forward in Erie
July 12, 2019

New Economic Development Initiative Moving Forward in Erie

A new initiative to promote economic growth and job creation moved forward this week as federal officials visited Erie to plan ways to develop its Opportunity Zones and use the incentives provided by a recently enacted change to Pennsylvania’s Tax Code, according to Senators Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) and Pat Browne (R-Lehigh).  [Read More]

New Budget Boosts Funding For Erie Schools
July 1, 2019

New Budget Boosts Funding For Erie Schools

The new Fiscal Year 2019-20 budget provides significant increases in Basic Education Funding (BEF) for all school districts in the 49th Senatorial District, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. House Bill 790 increases state support for all levels of education, with BEF increasing by $160 million statewide.  [Read More]

Senator Laughlin’s Crime Victim Bill Signed into Law
July 1, 2019

Senator Laughlin’s Crime Victim Bill Signed into Law

Legislation introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin to provide stronger protections for crime victims and ensure they have more opportunities to participate in the judicial process was signed into law by the Governor.  [Read More]

 
June 27, 2019

New Budget Promotes Workforce Development Efforts in PA

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.   [Read More]

 
June 27, 2019

Senate Republicans – Funding What Works

Senate Republicans - Funding What Works  [Read More]

 
June 26, 2019

Senate Approves Sunday Hunting Bill

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. Listen  [Read More]

Senator Laughlin Applauds Highmark/UPMC Agreement
June 24, 2019

Senator Laughlin Applauds Highmark/UPMC Agreement

Senator Dan Laughlin issued the following statement in response to today’s announcement of a 10-year contract between UPMC and Highmark that ensures patients will continue to have access to the physicians and services they need.  [Read More]

Senator Laughlin’s Crime Victim Bill Sent to Governor
June 19, 2019

Senator Laughlin’s Crime Victim Bill Sent to Governor

Legislation introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin to provide stronger protections for crime victims and ensure they have more opportunities to participate in the judicial process received final legislative approval today (June 19) and is now headed to the Governor for enactment into law.  [Read More]

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