State Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced the approval of $10 million in funding through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to support the Erie City Water Authority’s second phase of its galvanized service line replacement initiative. [Read More]
The Pennsylvania Senate passed legislation today to protect Pennsylvanians from illegal migrants who commit crimes in our state. The bill, introduced by Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49), Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Jarrett Coleman (R-16), passed the Senate with a strong bipartisan vote of 31 to 18. [Read More]
Legislation introduced by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) to reduce excessive fees imposed on private property owners maintaining shoreline protection structures along Lake Erie has been voted out of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee unanimously. [Read More]
Senate Law and Justice Committee and House Liquor Control | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) introduced Senate Bill 67 to fully repeal Pennsylvania’s prohibition on Sunday hunting, transferring full authority over wildlife management decisions to the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) has now joined in supporting the effort, provided agricultural concerns are addressed in the bill. [Read More]
Recently, students and families at Blessed Sacrament School received heartbreaking news: this academic year will be its last. The Erie Catholic School System (ECSS) announced its closure, marking the end of more than 85 years of dedicated education in our community. [Read More]
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Sen. Sharif Street (D-3) today announced plans to reintroduce a bipartisan proposal to legalize adult-use marijuana in Pennsylvania, reflecting the strong support of two-thirds of Pennsylvanians across rural, suburban, and urban communities. [Read More]
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) announced today the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has approved more than $1 million in funding for key transportation and infrastructure projects across Erie County. The projects, aimed at improving public walkways, pedestrian safety and local roadways, were approved during the CFA’s Feb. 24 meeting. [Read More]
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) was officially sworn in today for his third term in the Pennsylvania State Senate. Laughlin continues to represent the 49th Senatorial District, encompassing most of Erie County. The swearing-in ceremony officially starts the Pennsylvania General Assembly’s 2025-26 legislative session. [Read More]
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced Gannon University has received a $40,000 It’s On Us PA grant to help combat sexual assault on campus. [Read More]
