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July 6, 2023

Laughlin, Street Introduce Bipartisan Approach to Marijuana Legalization in PA

HARRISBURG – Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Sharif Street (D-3) have introduced bipartisan legislation, Senate Bill 846, to legalize adult use of marijuana in Pennsylvania. “Legalized adult use of marijuana is supported by an overwhelming majority of Pennsylvanians and this legislation accomplishes that while also ensuring safety and social equity,” said Laughlin. “With neighboring states […] [Read More]

May 31, 2023

Sen. Laughlin Introduces Minimum Wage Legislation

Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) has introduced legislation seeking to increase the minimum wage in Pennsylvania from $7.25 per hour to $15 per hour by 2026, beginning with $11 per hour on Jan. 1, 2024, and permanently index it to inflation thereafter. [Read More]

May 25, 2023

Laughlin, Williams to Introduce Drug Overdose Treatment Legislation

HARRISBURG – Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Anthony Williams (D-8) announced they will introduce legislation aimed at helping individuals regain control of their lives following a drug overdose in which a life-sustaining medication was administered. “While the ability to administer a life-sustaining medication has reduced the death rate, it is not treatment and does little […] [Read More]

May 22, 2023

Statement by Sen. Dan Laughlin on the Passing of Paul Nelson

Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) issued the following statement upon learning of the passing of Paul Nelson: [Read More]

May 19, 2023

Laughlin, Street Introduce Bipartisan Approach to Marijuana Legalization in PA

Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Sharif Street (D-3) announced they will introduce bipartisan legislation to legalize adult use of marijuana in Pennsylvania. [Read More]

May 10, 2023

Committee Approves Laughlin Electric Scooter Legislation

Legislation seeking to ensure low-speed scooters are properly regulated within Pennsylvania’s vehicle code was reported to the full Senate out of the Senate Transportation Committee, according to Senate Bill 692’s prime sponsor, Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49). [Read More]

April 28, 2023

Beckman Road Bridge to be Replaced Not Removed as Part of PennDOT’s I-90 Reconstruction Projects

Sen Dan Laughlin (R-49) and state Rep. Jacob Banta (R-4) announced the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's (PennDOT) has altered its plans for the Interstate 90 Sections 4 and 5 Reconstruction Project to now include the replacement, not the removal, of the bridge that carries Beckman Road over the interstate in Girard Township, Erie County. [Read More]

April 26, 2023

Sens. Laughlin, Boscola Introduce Open Primary Legislation

Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Lisa Boscola (D-18) have introduced legislation to repeal closed primaries and allow registered independent voters who have checked “no affiliation” or “none” on their voter registration form to vote in primary elections. [Read More]

April 21, 2023

Sen. Laughlin to Introduce Minimum Wage Legislation

Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) will introduce legislation seeking to increase the minimum wage in Pennsylvania from $7.25 per hour to $15 per hour by 2026, beginning with $11 per hour on Jan. 1, 2024, and permanently index it to inflation thereafter. [Read More]

April 19, 2023

Sens. Laughlin & Boscola to Introduce PA Open Primaries Legislation

Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Lisa Boscola (D-18) will be holding a news conference on Wednesday, April 26, starting at 1 p.m. in the state Capitol Media Center to discuss their introduction of legislation seeking to repeal closed primaries and allow registered but unaffiliated voters to vote in Pennsylvania’s primary elections. Watch Live Capitol Media Center [Read More]