Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture today announced the recipients of the 2026 Pennsylvania Ag & Youth Grant Program, a statewide initiative supporting youth-centered agricultural education and workforce development. [Read More]
Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced that nearly $3 million in state funding has been awarded to Erie County communities through PennDOT’s Green Light-Go Program, supporting critical traffic signal upgrades that will improve safety, reduce congestion, and modernize key corridors throughout the region. [Read More]
ERIE – Senator Dan Laughlin today announced the approval of more than $5 million in Local Share Account (LSA) Statewide grant funding for critical infrastructure, public safety, and community development projects across Erie County. “These investments reflect our commitment to improving the quality of life for residents throughout Erie County,” said Senator Laughlin. “From clean […] [Read More]
The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) has announced more than $3 million in Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) tax credit awards to support a wide range of community development initiatives in Erie County for fiscal year 2025–2026. [Read More]
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) today praised final passage of the 2025-26 state budget totaling $50.1 billion, saying it reins in government spending, protects taxpayers and advances key priorities to strengthen Pennsylvania’s economy, support families and invest in education. [Read More]
The Senate Law and Justice Committee, chaired by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49), approved legislation sponsored by Laughlin focused on strengthening oversight of the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program and unregulated hemp products. [Read More]
State Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced that the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has approved a $10 million investment for the Erie City Water Authority, also known as Erie Water Works, to support Phase 4 of the Customer-Side Galvanized Service Line Replacement Project. [Read More]
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) announced Friday that more than $13.4 million in federal funding has been awarded to expand broadband access across Erie County through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. [Read More]
The time has come for Erie City Council to stop stalling and act: the Erie Zoo must be transferred to Erie Events. It is the most logical, fiscally responsible move available, and yet Council continues to delay. [Read More]
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) announced plans to introduce legislation that would gradually raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage to $11 per hour by 2028, updating the state’s minimum wage statute to reflect economic realities and better support working Pennsylvanians. [Read More]
