Laughlin Announces $13.4 Million in Federal Funding to Expand Broadband Access in Erie County
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]

Council Inaction Is Costing Erie Its Future
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]

Laughlin Announces $30 Million in Water Infrastructure Projects
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]

Sen. Laughlin Announces Grant to Help Erie City Water Authority Upgrade Fleet
July 14, 2025

Sen. Laughlin Announces Grant to Help Erie City Water Authority Upgrade Fleet

Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced that the Erie City Water Authority has been awarded grant funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) Program.  [Read More]

Laughlin Introduces Bill Aimed at Improving Medical Marijuana Program and Unregulated Product Oversight
July 1, 2025

Laughlin Introduces Bill Aimed at Improving Medical Marijuana Program and Unregulated Product Oversight

Sen. Dan Laughlin, (R-49) has introduced legislation with the goal of improving the oversight of Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program and the current unregulated products by establishing the Pennsylvania Cannabis Control Board.   [Read More]

Laughlin’s Unwavering Advocacy for Repealing Ban on Sunday Hunting Results in Bill Going to Governor’s Desk
June 30, 2025

Laughlin’s Unwavering Advocacy for Repealing Ban on Sunday Hunting Results in Bill Going to Governor’s Desk

As a longtime advocate of repealing the ban on Sunday hunting, Sen. Dan Laughlin, (R-49) is proud to announce that the General Assembly has approved legislation that would do just that, sending the measure to be signed into law.  [Read More]

Laughlin Applauds More Than $2 Million in Federal Investments to Strengthen Local Food Supply Chain
June 27, 2025

Laughlin Applauds More Than $2 Million in Federal Investments to Strengthen Local Food Supply Chain

ERIE – Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced that more than $2 million in federally funded grants will support farms and food producers in northwestern Pennsylvania as part of a statewide effort to build a stronger, more resilient food supply chain. The funding is part of the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) grant program, a […]  [Read More]

Sen. Laughlin Applauds Senate Passage of Sunday Hunting Bill, Moves Pennsylvania Closer to Ending Outdated Restrictions
June 26, 2025

Sen. Laughlin Applauds Senate Passage of Sunday Hunting Bill, Moves Pennsylvania Closer to Ending Outdated Restrictions

Sen. Dan Laughlin, (R-49) today praised the Senate’s passage of House Bill 1431, a key measure to end Pennsylvania’s longstanding restrictions on Sunday hunting.  [Read More]

Senate Passes Laughlin Bill to Support Regional Casinos and Modernize Slot Machine Requirements
June 25, 2025

Senate Passes Laughlin Bill to Support Regional Casinos and Modernize Slot Machine Requirements

The state Senate has approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) to modernize Pennsylvania’s gaming laws and provide much-needed flexibility for regional casinos.  [Read More]

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June 9, 2025

Nomination of James Brewster to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board

Senate Law & Justice Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing   [Read More]

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