Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced the City of Erie has been awarded a $25,000 Keystone Historic Preservation Grant through the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC). [Read More]
The Senate today failed to advance Senate Bill 49, legislation sponsored by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) to protect children and consumers from unregulated intoxicating hemp products and establish a dedicated Cannabis Control Board to oversee the commonwealth’s medical marijuana program. [Read More]
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced that more than $528,000 in state funding has been awarded to nonpublic schools in Erie County through Pennsylvania’s Targeted School Safety for Nonpublic Schools Grant Program. [Read More]
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) has introduced Senate Bill 1365, the Pennsylvania AIR Act, legislation aimed at modernizing aviation funding and providing long-term support for airports across the commonwealth. [Read More]
Legislation introduced by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) to bring greater structure, accountability and consistency to Pennsylvania’s cannabis landscape advanced out of the Senate Law and Justice Committee today. [Read More]
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R- 49) announced today the School Safety and Security Committee approved $1.5 million in Building Opportunity through Out-of-School Time (BOOST) and Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) grants for four projects in Erie County. [Read More]
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) announced the approval of $10 million in funding through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to support critical Erie water infrastructure upgrades. [Read More]
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49), chairman of the Senate Law and Justice Committee, announced his legislation to establish the Pennsylvania Cannabis Control Board has been amended to mirror new federal hemp standards recently signed into law. [Read More]
The U.S. Brig Niagara is more than a historic vessel. She is a living symbol of American perseverance, Pennsylvania craftsmanship, and Erie’s enduring role in our nation’s story. As we move closer to the day when Niagara returns home, I want to take a moment to recognize and thank the many people who have helped […] [Read More]
Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) announced the Pennsylvania Senate has passed legislation requiring public schools across the commonwealth to adopt policies limiting student cellphone use during the school day. Senate Bill 1014 aims to reduce classroom distractions, improve academic performance, and address growing concerns surrounding student mental health and social development. [Read More]
