March 13, 2026
Meeting to consider SB 49 and SB 1218
Senate Law & Justice Committee | Off the Floor | Rules Room [Read More]
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February 3, 2026
Sen. Laughlin Warns of Shapiro Budget Risks, Calls for Cannabis, Skill Game Oversight and Fair Wages
Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49), today expressed concerns about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $53.3 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-27, calling for a more responsible spending plan and action on cannabis and skill game regulation. [Read More]
January 26, 2026
Laughlin to Introduce Bill to Track Felony Animal Abusers in PA
Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced his intent to introduce legislation known as “Aimee’s Law”, which would create a publicly accessible registry of individuals convicted of felony animal abuse offenses. [Read More]
January 13, 2026
Laughlin Applauds PA Ag & Youth Grant Supporting Erie Youth
Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture today announced the recipients of the 2026 Pennsylvania Ag & Youth Grant Program, a statewide initiative supporting youth-centered agricultural education and workforce development. [Read More]
November 12, 2025
Laughlin Applauds Passage of Responsible 2025-26 State Budget
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) today praised final passage of the 2025-26 state budget totaling $50.1 billion, saying it reins in government spending, protects taxpayers and advances key priorities to strengthen Pennsylvania’s economy, support families and invest in education. [Read More]
October 16, 2025
Meeting to consider SB 49, SB 765, and SB 912
Senate Law & Justice Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]
October 15, 2025
Laughlin Announces $10 Million PENNVEST Investment for Erie Water Works Lead Line Replacement
State Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced that the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has approved a $10 million investment for the Erie City Water Authority, also known as Erie Water Works, to support Phase 4 of the Customer-Side Galvanized Service Line Replacement Project. [Read More]
August 22, 2025
Laughlin Announces $13.4 Million in Federal Funding to Expand Broadband Access in Erie County
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) announced Friday that more than $13.4 million in federal funding has been awarded to expand broadband access across Erie County through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. [Read More]
August 1, 2025
Council Inaction Is Costing Erie Its Future
The time has come for Erie City Council to stop stalling and act: the Erie Zoo must be transferred to Erie Events. It is the most logical, fiscally responsible move available, and yet Council continues to delay. [Read More]
July 16, 2025
Laughlin Announces $30 Million in Water Infrastructure Projects
Nearly $30 million in critical water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades are coming to Erie County thanks to state support from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) announced today. [Read More]