Legislation introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin is included in a package of bills approved by the Senate today to provide stronger protections for crime victims and ensure they have more opportunities to participate in the judicial process. Listen [Read More]
The Pennsylvania Senate today passed a package of bills designed to provide stronger protections for crime victims and ensure they have more opportunities to participate in the judicial process. [Read More]
Senator Dan Laughlin today again called on Governor Tom Wolf to reverse his moratorium on the expansion of a development program that could spur development and job growth in Erie and communities across Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senator Laughlin asked DCED Secretary Dennis Davin about Erie’s request to participate in the Early Intervention Program and to receive a CRIZ designation. [Read More]
Senator Laughlin asked Gaming Control Board Executive Director Kevin O'Toole about the iGaming application at Presque Isle Downs and the prospect of off-track betting, and iGaming’s impact on gambling addiction and local share assessments. [Read More]
During the budget hearing for the Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Senator Laughlin requested information on companies and jobs created through Ben Franklin and discussed economic development in Erie. [Read More]
Senator Laughlin asked Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding about Chronic Wasting Disease, crop damage payments and the potential for Sunday hunting to curb the deer population. [Read More]
Senator Laughlin told PA Adjutant General Anthony Carrelli that he is very concerned about proposed cuts in mental health funding, and asked for an update on construction and rehabilitation efforts at the Soldiers and Sailors Home in Erie. [Read More]
Senator Laughlin asked about pharmaceutical cost transparency during the budget hearing on the Department of Aging. [Read More]
During Part 1 of the budget hearing for the Department of Education, Senator Laughlin discussed the impact of additional funding dedicated to the Erie School District and strategies to intervene before financially struggling districts become insolvent. [Read More]
