Game & Fisheries Committee to Hold Hearing on Lake Erie, Fishing Economic Impact
July 15, 2022

Game & Fisheries Committee to Hold Hearing on Lake Erie, Fishing Economic Impact

The Senate Game & Fisheries Committee will be holding a public hearing on July 19 at 2 p.m. to discuss the environmental improvements of Lake Erie as well as the economic impact that fishing has on the region, according to committee chair Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49).  [Read More]

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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]

Senate Passes 2022-23 State Budget that Cuts Taxes, Funds Essential Services
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]

Sen. Laughlin: Senate Passes Legislation to Prevent Bridge Tolling
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]

House Committee Advances Laughlin’s Data Breach Notification Legislation
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]

Fish & Boat Commission Awards Erie Access Improvement Grants
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]

Millcreek Township Receives $500,000 for Presque Isle Gateway District
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]

Sen. Laughlin Offers Statement on 420 Day
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]

Lawmakers to Launch Open Primary Effort
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]

ADVISORY – Wednesday, April 13 – Joint Public Hearing on Chronic Wasting Disease
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]

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