May 11, 2023
Senate Hearing to Explore Rural Workforce Challenges
The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) will hold a hearing on Wednesday, May 17 at 1:00p.m. [Read More]
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April 26, 2023
Sens. Laughlin, Boscola Introduce Open Primary Legislation
Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Lisa Boscola (D-18) have introduced legislation to repeal closed primaries and allow registered independent voters who have checked “no affiliation” or “none” on their voter registration form to vote in primary elections. [Read More]
April 21, 2023
Sen. Laughlin to Introduce Minimum Wage Legislation
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) will introduce legislation seeking to increase the minimum wage in Pennsylvania from $7.25 per hour to $15 per hour by 2026, beginning with $11 per hour on Jan. 1, 2024, and permanently index it to inflation thereafter. [Read More]
April 19, 2023
Sens. Laughlin & Boscola to Introduce PA Open Primaries Legislation
Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Lisa Boscola (D-18) will be holding a news conference on Wednesday, April 26, starting at 1 p.m. in the state Capitol Media Center to discuss their introduction of legislation seeking to repeal closed primaries and allow registered but unaffiliated voters to vote in Pennsylvania’s primary elections. Watch Live Capitol Media Center [Read More]
March 7, 2023
Sen. Laughlin: Pennsylvanians Deserve Responsible State Budget
In response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s first budget address today, Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) called for a more responsible approach to solve the financial challenges facing Pennsylvania. [Read More]
January 12, 2023
Laughlin Announces $3.3 Million in PENNVEST Funding for Erie Stormwater Project
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) today awarded $3.3 million in funding to the City of Erie for a stormwater infrastructure rehabilitation project, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49). [Read More]
December 21, 2022
Laughlin Introduces Voter ID Amendment Legislation
State Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) has introduced legislation that would amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to require voters to provide valid identification to vote in an election. [Read More]
December 13, 2022
$441,200 Grant Will Help Upgrade Peach Street Corridor Traffic Signals
A grant has been awarded to improve safety and traffic flow in Erie County communities as part of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Traffic Signal Technologies Grant (TSTG) program, announced Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49). [Read More]
November 4, 2022
Laughlin Bill to Ease Antlerless Deer Hunting License Sales Becomes Law
Sen. Dan Laughlin’s legislation, Senate Bill 431, making it easier for hunters to obtain antlerless deer hunting licenses has been signed into law by the governor. [Read More]
October 20, 2022
Public hearing on antler restrictions, followed by a meeting to consider HB 1108
Senate Game and Fisheries Committee | Wednesday, October 26 | 9:30 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A [Read More]