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Senator
Dan Laughlin
Serving Erie County
Senate Law & Justice Committee Chair
Senator
Dan Laughlin
Serving Erie County
Senate Law & Justice Committee Chair
Sen. Dan Laughlin Issues Statement About Erie High School Shooting
April 5, 2022

Sen. Dan Laughlin Issues Statement About Erie High School Shooting

State Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) today offered the following statement regarding this morning’s shooting at Erie High School: “The students, faculty, administrators and families of the Erie High School and Erie School District are in my thoughts following this morning’s shooting at the high school.  [Read More]

Erie County Broadband Projects Receive Grant Funding
March 22, 2022

Erie County Broadband Projects Receive Grant Funding

The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has approved more than $140,000 in grants for two projects that will improve broadband access in Erie County, said Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie.  [Read More]

Grants Support Efforts to Boost Digital Literacy in Erie County
March 17, 2022

Grants Support Efforts to Boost Digital Literacy in Erie County

More than $134,000 in grants were awarded by the Department of Labor and Industry to three Erie County organizations with the goal of connecting Pennsylvania workers with the technology skills they need to succeed in today’s workplaces, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie.  [Read More]

Laughlin Seeks Permanent Cocktails-to-Go Sales for Bars, Restaurants
March 14, 2022

Laughlin Seeks Permanent Cocktails-to-Go Sales for Bars, Restaurants

Many small businesses have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, and a lot – such as our restaurants and bars – continue to struggle.  [Read More]

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February 8, 2022

Gov. Wolf Sends General Assembly Budget Proposal with Huge Spending Increases

In an address to the General Assembly, Gov. Tom Wolf proposed a $45.7 billion 2022-23 state budget that would increase General Fund spending by $4.5 billion, Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-49, said.  [Read More]

Committee Approves Laughlin Scooter Legislation
February 7, 2022

Committee Approves Laughlin 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 the prime sponsor of Senate Bill 892, Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-49.  [Read More]

Laughlin to Introduce PBM Reverse Auction Legislation
February 1, 2022

Laughlin to Introduce PBM Reverse Auction Legislation

Looking to produce savings within the state’s Medicaid prescription drug program, Sen. Dan Laughlin will be introducing legislation to have the state hold a reverse auction for a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM).  [Read More]

Laughlin to Introduce Cocktails-to-Go Legislation
January 28, 2022

Laughlin to Introduce Cocktails-to-Go Legislation

Many small businesses have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, and a lot – such as our restaurants and bars – continue to struggle.  [Read More]

Senate Passes New Funding for Hospitals, Health Care Workers
January 25, 2022

Senate Passes New Funding for Hospitals, Health Care Workers

The state Senate today approved critical funding for hospitals and frontline health care workers who continue to keep Pennsylvanians safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-49, said.  [Read More]

Senate advances bill to require timely notification to victims when data breach occurs within state agencies
January 19, 2022

Senate advances bill to require timely notification to victims when data breach occurs within state agencies

The Senate advanced a measure that will require state agencies to notify victims of a data breach within one week.  [Read More]

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