Senator Laughlin raised concerns with Fire Commissioner Bruce Trego about the use of sprinklers versus monitored smoke detectors in preventing fire-related deaths. [Read More]
Senator Laughlin discussed the proposed fee for local State Police coverage, trooper overtime costs and pension costs with Acting Commissioner Robert Evanchick. [Read More]
Senator Laughlin discussed the high cost of renewable energy and how making energy more expensive would make Erie businesses less competitive and cost local jobs with representatives of the PUC. [Read More]
The Senate today (May 21) approved a measure introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) that will increase government transparency by requiring the Department of Insurance to detail its spending for outside contractors. Listen [Read More]
Senator Dan Laughlin offers his thoughts on redistricting following a March 27th Senate State Government Committee public hearing on the issue. [Read More]
The State Senate today approved a package of bills strengthening protections for victims of crime and ensuring that victims and their families are treated with respect and dignity by the criminal justice system. [Read More]
While the proposed $33.2 billion state General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19 unveiled by the Governor today would increase support for job training initiatives, Senator Dan Laughlin is urging the Administration to take steps to make Erie eligible for a new federal program designed to promote economic development. [Read More]
As Senator Dan Laughlin wrapped up his first year in office, his cost cutting measures and reduced expenditures resulted in savings exceeding more than $250,000 for Pennsylvania taxpayers in 2017. [Read More]
The Senate gave final legislative approval Wednesday to legislation that provides for the completion of updates to the Unemployment Compensation (UC) program’s computer system. [Read More]
State Senator Dan Laughlin, R-49th District, was today (December 13) appointed to serve on the Senate Committee that oversees economic development and job creation initiatives in the Commonwealth. [Read More]
