June 2, 2025
Meeting to consider SB 83, SB 307 and SB 344
Senate Law & Justice Committee | 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]
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May 13, 2025
Laughlin Rejects State-Run Cannabis Plan, Calls for Real Reform
Following the Senate Law and Justice Committee’s vote to reject a proposal legalizing adult-use cannabis through a state-run retail model, committee chairman Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) criticized the bill as unworkable and reaffirmed his commitment to advancing meaningful cannabis legislation that can become law in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
May 7, 2025
Laughlin Bill Modernizing Slot Machine Requirements Approved by Senate Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) to give Pennsylvania casinos greater operational flexibility cleared the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee today. [Read More]
March 25, 2025
SEN. DAN LAUGHLIN’S LEGISLATION TO PROTECT PENNSYLVANIANS FROM CRIMINAL ILLEGAL MIGRANTS ADVANCES
Legislation introduced by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) to ensure illegal migrants who violate Pennsylvania laws are held accountable has been voted out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. [Read More]
February 5, 2025
Laughlin: Pennsylvanians Deserve a Cannabis Policy That Works
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) released the following statement following the unveiling of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget plan, which included the legalization of recreational marijuana: [Read More]
January 28, 2025
Laughlin Announces Funding for Key Community Projects in Erie County
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) announced the approval of several significant projects in Erie County through the Act 13 Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program. [Read More]
January 23, 2025
Laughlin Announces Nearly $11 Million for Critical Water Infrastructure Projects in Erie County
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) announced the approval of funding for two critical water infrastructure projects in Erie County. [Read More]
January 16, 2025
Laughlin Announces $4.2 Million in Grant Funding for Community and Youth Programs in Erie
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) announced significant investments in Erie’s community safety and youth development through the approval of Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) and Building Opportunity through Out-of-School Time (BOOST) grants by the School Safety and Security Committee. [Read More]
January 9, 2025
Laughlin Appointed Chair of Senate Law and Justice Committee
Following being sworn into office on Tuesday, Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) was appointed as chair of the Senate Law and Justice Committee. [Read More]
January 7, 2025
New Legislative Session, New Possibilities in the PA Capitol
Happy New Year! With the new year comes a new two-year legislative session and new possibilities for the Pennsylvania Senate, as well as the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. [Read More]