October 30, 2017

Erie Schools’ State Funding Increase Enacted into Law

The recurring $14 million increase in state funding for the Erie School District was locked in place with the Governor’s signature of House Bill 674, the state Fiscal Code bill, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who led the legislative effort to secure the extra money.    [Read More]

Bill Securing $14M in Recurring Funding for Erie Schools Sent to Governor
October 24, 2017

Bill Securing $14M in Recurring Funding for Erie Schools Sent to Governor

Efforts championed by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) to lock in a recurring $14 million increase in state funding for the Erie School District could soon payoff as legislation securing the funding is headed to the Governor’s desk for enactment into law.  [Read More]

 
October 17, 2017

Senate Approves Senator Laughlin’s Consumer Protection Measure

The Senate today (October 17) approved a measure introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) that will better protect consumers from unreasonably excessive building inspection fees and unnecessary construction costs. Listen     [Read More]

 
September 11, 2017

Roundtable on Blight/Revitalization Issues

Senate Majority Policy Committee - September 13, 2017    [Read More]

 
June 28, 2017

Laughlin Applauds Animal Protection Bill Signing

Senator Dan Laughlin offers remarks at the bill signing for House Bill 1238. The new law, now known as Act 10 of 2017, updates and clarifies the existing animal abuse statute and increasing the penalties for abusing any animal.    [Read More]

 
June 20, 2017

Senator Laughlin Honors Former Senator William Sesler

Senator Dan Laughlin led the Pennsylvania State Senate in a ceremony on Monday (June 19) to honor the life and legacy of former Senator William G. Sesler, who passed away on May 22 at the age of 89.   Listen  [Read More]

 
June 16, 2017

Hearing to receive input on SB 429, regarding apprenticeship ratios

Senate Labor and Industry Committee - June 21, 2017    [Read More]

 
June 6, 2017

Senator Laughlin introduces students from the Jefferson Civic Leadership Academy in Erie.

Senator Laughlin introduces students from the Jefferson Civic Leadership Academy in Erie.    [Read More]

 
May 11, 2017

Erie Public Schools and the Implementation of Financial Watch & Recovery System

Senate Education Committee - May 12, 2017    [Read More]

 
March 22, 2017

Senate Approves Senator Laughlin’s Lobbyist Disclosure Bill

The Senate today (March 22) approved government reform legislation introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) that would provide improved transparency regarding lobbyist disclosure reports. Listen    [Read More]

Back to Top