April 9, 2019

Laughlin Bill Included in Crime Victim Legislation Approved by Senate

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. Listen  [Read More]

 
April 9, 2019

State Senate Passes Package of Bills to Strengthen Protections for Crime Victims

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.    [Read More]

Senator Laughlin Hails Decision to Open Deer Season on Saturday
April 9, 2019

Senator Laughlin Hails Decision to Open Deer Season on Saturday

Senator Dan Laughlin, Chairman of the Senate Game & Fisheries Committee, applauded today’s 5-3 vote by the Pennsylvania Game Commission to move the opening day of rifle deer season to the Saturday after Thanksgiving.  [Read More]

Providing a Proper Helping Hand “Up”
April 2, 2019

Providing a Proper Helping Hand “Up”

As someone who grew up in the Erie Heights housing project, I know the value of a social safety net. My father was one of those great American heroes who stormed Omaha Beach, but after the war ended, his new career as a carpenter didn’t make our family rich.   [Read More]

Senator Laughlin Hosting Veterans Expo at Mercyhurst on April 18
March 27, 2019

Senator Laughlin Hosting Veterans Expo at Mercyhurst on April 18

Senator Dan Laughlin, in partnership with the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial and the office of U.S. Senator Pat Toomey, will host the 2019 Veterans Resource and Job Expo on Thursday, April 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Mercyhurst Athletic Center, Mercyhurst University, 501 East 38th Street, Erie.  [Read More]

Fairview Township Receives $300,000 State Grant
March 26, 2019

Fairview Township Receives $300,000 State Grant

The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) today (March 26) awarded a $300,000 state Multimodal Transportation Funding grant to Fairview Township, Erie County, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

Senator Laughlin Hosting Veterans Expo at Mercyhurst on April 18
March 18, 2019

Senator Laughlin Hosting Veterans Expo at Mercyhurst on April 18

Senator Dan Laughlin, in partnership with the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial and the office of U.S. Senator Pat Toomey, will host the 2019 Veterans Resource and Job Expo on Thursday, April 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Mercyhurst Athletic Center, Mercyhurst University, 501 East 38th Street, Erie.  [Read More]

 
March 7, 2019

Senator Laughlin Calls on Governor: “Be the Hero of Erie”

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.   [Read More]

 
March 7, 2019

Budget Hearing Q&A: Community & Economic Development

Senator Laughlin asked DCED Secretary Dennis Davin about Erie’s request to participate in the Early Intervention Program and to receive a CRIZ designation.    [Read More]

 
March 7, 2019

Budget Hearing Q&A: Gaming Control Board

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.    [Read More]

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