March 24, 2025
Joint informational meeting regarding Stop-and-Go Legislative Task Force Report and recommendations overview
Senate Law and Justice Committee and House Liquor Control | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
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March 3, 2025
Sen. Laughlin Reintroduces Legislation to Repeal Sunday Hunting Ban with Support from PA Farm Bureau
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]
February 28, 2025
Open Letter on Blessed Sacrament School Closing
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]
February 25, 2025
Laughlin Introduces Bipartisan Plan to Legalize Adult-Use Marijuana in Pennsylvania
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]
February 24, 2025
Laughlin Announces More Than $1 Million in CFA Awards for Erie County Projects
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]
January 7, 2025
Laughlin Sworn in for Third PA Senate Term
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]
December 13, 2024
Gannon University Receives $40,000 to Combat Campus Sexual Assault
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]
November 13, 2024
Senate Votes to Protect Animals in Domestic Violence Situations
The Senate approved legislation focused on protecting animals in domestic violence situations, said Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49), who sponsored the same bill in the Senate. [Read More]
November 1, 2024
Erie County Projects Awarded $17.75 Million in Grants
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced $17.75 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant funding has been awarded to several Erie County projects. [Read More]
October 22, 2024
Nearly $7.7 million Awarded to Erie County Communities, School Districts
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced nearly $5.3 million in Local Share Account (LSA) funds and $2.4 million in Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program (PSFIG) dollars have been awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for 18 Erie County municipal projects and three school districts. [Read More]