July 14, 2022
Public hearing on the Fishery of Lake Erie and its economic impact on the region
Senate Game and Fisheries Committee | Tuesday, July 19, 2022 | 2 p.m. | Hirt Auditorium, Erie [Read More]
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July 8, 2022
Senate Passes 2022-23 State Budget that Cuts Taxes, Funds Essential Services
The Senate approved a $45.2 billion General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 that meets the needs of Pennsylvanians today without creating multi-billion-dollar budget deficits in the future, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49), who voted for the measure. [Read More]
July 7, 2022
Sen. Laughlin: Senate Passes Legislation to Prevent Bridge Tolling
Legislation halting the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) from imposing new tolls on nine interstate bridges throughout the state was passed today by the Senate, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49). [Read More]
June 15, 2022
House Committee Advances Laughlin’s Data Breach Notification Legislation
The House State Government Committee has sent to the full House of Representatives for consideration Sen. Dan Laughlin’s legislation that would require state agencies to notify victims of a data breach within one week. [Read More]
April 25, 2022
Fish & Boat Commission Awards Erie Access Improvement Grants
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) announced a pair of Erie County grants awarded through the Erie Access Improvement Program, according to Senate Game & Fisheries Committee Chairman Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie). [Read More]
April 22, 2022
Millcreek Township Receives $500,000 for Presque Isle Gateway District
A $500,00 Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant was awarded to Millcreek Township for a Presque Isle Gateway District, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie). [Read More]
April 20, 2022
Sen. Laughlin Offers Statement on 420 Day
State Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) issued the following statement on 420 Day: “On April 20, or 420 Day, cannabis users around the globe celebrate marijuana use and rally for efforts to legalize adult use where it is prohibited. [Read More]
April 11, 2022
Lawmakers to Launch Open Primary Effort
Pennsylvania’s May 17 primary is not far off, and while those not registered Republican or Democrat won’t be able to vote in that election, on Tuesday, April 12, advocates and state lawmakers will launch an effort to open future Pennsylvania primary elections to registered unaffiliated voters, said Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie). [Read More]
April 11, 2022
ADVISORY – Wednesday, April 13 – Joint Public Hearing on Chronic Wasting Disease
A joint hearing about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) will be held in the state Capitol on Wednesday, April 13 by the Senate’s Game and Fisheries and Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees, according to committee chairs Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-49, and Sen. Elder Vogel, R-47. [Read More]
April 8, 2022
Allowing Medical Cannabis Patients to Purchase Edible Medicine
With over 400,000 Pennsylvanians having an active patient certification to use medical marijuana, ensuring this population has as many options as possible to find relief from their conditions should be a top priority. [Read More]