November 22, 2019
Working for Quality Higher Education Opportunities in Erie
The community college effort that has been underway for the last two-and-a-half years has divided our community. [Read More]
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November 18, 2019
Sunday Hunting Bill Headed to Governor’s Desk for Enactment into Law
Legislation that would empower the Pennsylvania Game Commission to allow hunting on up to three Sundays each year received final legislative approval on Monday (November 18) and was sent to the Governor for enactment into law, according to Senators Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Jim Brewster (D-45). Listen [Read More]
November 15, 2019
Consideration of HB 102, HB 584, and HB 617
Senate Game and Fisheries Committee | November 20, 2019 | 9:30 a.m. | Main Capitol, Room 461 | [Read More]
October 8, 2019
Senator Laughlin Hosts Erie Roundtable Discussion on Family Care Act
State Senator Dan Laughlin hosted a roundtable discussion today (October 8) at the Pennsylvania Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home in Erie on his Family Care Act legislation. [Read More]
September 23, 2019
Senate Approves Measure for Financial Knowledge Graduation Credit
The Senate today (September 23) approved a measure that will allow students to apply their practical financial knowledge toward their school district’s graduation requirements, according to Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49), prime sponsor of the bill. Listen [Read More]
June 27, 2019
New Budget Promotes Workforce Development Efforts in PA
The Senate today approved a Fiscal Year 2019-20 spending plan that includes no tax increases, provides funding for essential services, promotes workforce development efforts, bolsters education spending at all levels and makes a substantial investment in the state Rainy Day Fund, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
June 27, 2019
Senate Republicans – Funding What Works
Senate Republicans - Funding What Works [Read More]
June 26, 2019
Senate Approves Sunday Hunting Bill
The Senate today (June 26) approved legislation that would empower the Pennsylvania Game Commission to allow hunting on up to three Sundays, according to Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) prime sponsor of the bill. Listen [Read More]
June 19, 2019
Senate Honors 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage
The Senate adopted a Resolution on Tuesday (June 18) marking the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution, which granted women the right to vote, according to Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49), a prime sponsor of the Resolution. Listen [Read More]
June 12, 2019
Senate Passes Bill Renaming Erie Bridge for Local Hero
The Senate today (June 12) approved a bill introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin renaming a bridge in honor of an Erie native on the 53rd anniversary of his heroic actions in the Vietnam War. [Read More]