April 20, 2026
Meeting to consider SB 49; and HB 627
Senate Law and Justice Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing | Watch Live [Read More]
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April 15, 2026
Laughlin Announces $1.5 Million in State Grants to Benefit At-Risk Youth
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R- 49) announced today the School Safety and Security Committee approved $1.5 million in Building Opportunity through Out-of-School Time (BOOST) and Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) grants for four projects in Erie County. [Read More]
April 15, 2026
Laughlin Announces $10M in Funding for Erie Water Upgrades
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) announced the approval of $10 million in funding through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to support critical Erie water infrastructure upgrades. [Read More]
March 13, 2026
Meeting to consider SB 49 and SB 1218
Senate Law & Justice Committee | Off the Floor | Rules Room [Read More]
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]