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Senator
Dan Laughlin
Serving Erie County
Senate Law & Justice Committee Chair
Senator
Dan Laughlin
Serving Erie County
Senate Law & Justice Committee Chair
Laughlin: Senate Bill 49 Fails to Advance in the Senate, Leaves Kids at Risk with Dangerous Hemp Products
June 10, 2026

Laughlin: Senate Bill 49 Fails to Advance in the Senate, Leaves Kids at Risk with Dangerous Hemp Products

The Senate today failed to advance Senate Bill 49, legislation sponsored by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) to protect children and consumers from unregulated intoxicating hemp products and establish a dedicated Cannabis Control Board to oversee the commonwealth’s medical marijuana program.  [Read More]

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June 10, 2026

News Conference – Senate Bill 49 (Cannabis Control Board)

Sen. Laughlin | SB 49 News Conference   [Read More]

Laughlin Announces More Than $528,000 in School Safety Grants for Erie County Nonpublic Schools
June 4, 2026

Laughlin Announces More Than $528,000 in School Safety Grants for Erie County Nonpublic Schools

Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced that more than $528,000 in state funding has been awarded to nonpublic schools in Erie County through Pennsylvania’s Targeted School Safety for Nonpublic Schools Grant Program.  [Read More]

Laughlin’s Senate Bill 49 Amended to Include New Federal Hemp Standards
March 16, 2026

Laughlin’s Senate Bill 49 Amended to Include New Federal Hemp Standards

Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49), chairman of the Senate Law and Justice Committee, announced his legislation to establish the Pennsylvania Cannabis Control Board has been amended to mirror new federal hemp standards recently signed into law.  [Read More]

An Open Letter to the People of Erie and All Who Care for the U.S. Brig Niagara
February 6, 2026

An Open Letter to the People of Erie and All Who Care for the U.S. Brig Niagara

The U.S. Brig Niagara is more than a historic vessel. She is a living symbol of American perseverance, Pennsylvania craftsmanship, and Erie’s enduring role in our nation’s story. As we move closer to the day when Niagara returns home, I want to take a moment to recognize and thank the many people who have helped […]  [Read More]

Sen. Laughlin Announces Senate Passage of  Student Cellphone Policy Legislation
February 4, 2026

Sen. Laughlin Announces Senate Passage of Student Cellphone Policy Legislation

Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) announced the Pennsylvania Senate has passed legislation requiring public schools across the commonwealth to adopt policies limiting student cellphone use during the school day. Senate Bill 1014 aims to reduce classroom distractions, improve academic performance, and address growing concerns surrounding student mental health and social development.  [Read More]

Laughlin Secures Over $4.2 Million in State Grants  for Erie County Infrastructure Improvements
January 21, 2026

Laughlin Secures Over $4.2 Million in State Grants for Erie County Infrastructure Improvements

Senator Dan Laughlin today announced that more than $4.2 million in state funding has been awarded to support critical infrastructure projects across Erie County. The grants, provided through the Pennsylvania Small Water & Sewer Program (SWS) and the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF), will help municipalities upgrade aging water and sewer systems and improve transportation connectivity.  [Read More]

Laughlin Announces Nearly $3 Million in Traffic Signal Funding
December 30, 2025

Laughlin Announces Nearly $3 Million in Traffic Signal Funding

Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced that nearly $3 million in state funding has been awarded to Erie County communities through PennDOT’s Green Light-Go Program, supporting critical traffic signal upgrades that will improve safety, reduce congestion, and modernize key corridors throughout the region.  [Read More]

Laughlin Secures Over $5 Million in LSA Grants for Erie County
December 18, 2025

Laughlin Secures Over $5 Million in LSA Grants for Erie County

ERIE – Senator Dan Laughlin today announced the approval of more than $5 million in Local Share Account (LSA) Statewide grant funding for critical infrastructure, public safety, and community development projects across Erie County. “These investments reflect our commitment to improving the quality of life for residents throughout Erie County,” said Senator Laughlin. “From clean […]  [Read More]

Laughlin Announces Over $3 Million in State Tax Credit Awards  to Erie County Organizations
December 15, 2025

Laughlin Announces Over $3 Million in State Tax Credit Awards to Erie County Organizations

The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) has announced more than $3 million in Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) tax credit awards to support a wide range of community development initiatives in Erie County for fiscal year 2025–2026.  [Read More]

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