May 19, 2021
Senator Laughlin Issues Statement on Ballot Question Approval
Senator Dan Laughlin issued the following statement after voter approval of four ballot questions on Tuesday. [Read More]
News Releases
May 14, 2021
Laughlin to Discuss Legislation to Increase Primary Election Participation
As Pennsylvania voters cast their ballots on Tuesday (May 18), Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) will detail his plans to introduce legislation intended to increase participation in Pennsylvania’s primary elections. [Read More]
May 12, 2021
Senate Approves Measure to Boost Funding of Breast Cancer Research
The Senate today (May 12) approved legislation that would help raise funds for the fight against breast cancer, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
May 12, 2021
Senate Ok’s Laughlin’s Banking Fund Legislation
The Senate today (May 12) approved legislation introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin that would strengthen the independence of the state Banking Fund and ensure a strong banking system in Pennsylvania. Senate Bill 432, which now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration, changes the Banking Fund into a trust fund. [Read More]
May 12, 2021
Senate Passes Plan to Offer Additional Year of Education Due to COVID-19
Parents would have the option to allow their children to repeat a grade level due to the learning disruptions created by COVID-19 under a bill approved by the Senate today (May 12), according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
May 12, 2021
Senate Passes Plan to Preserve Prescription Drug Assistance for Seniors
The Senate adopted a plan on Tuesday (May 11) that will allow thousands of older Pennsylvanians to retain eligibility for prescription drug assistance, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the measure. [Read More]
May 10, 2021
Local Groups Receive Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Funds
Three local organizations were awarded Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program funding by the state Department of Agriculture, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
May 6, 2021
May 18: Your Voice, Your Choice!
Up until last year, our state government operated under guidelines set by the state Constitution, which established three separate, co-equal branches – executive, legislative and judicial – and a checks and balance system. [Read More]
May 5, 2021
Voters to Consider Constitutional Amendments on May 18
In January, the Senate approved Senate Bill 2, legislation that placed three proposed constitutional amendments on the May 18 Primary Election ballot. [Read More]
April 28, 2021
Senate Approves Program to Train Next Generation of PA Firefighters
The Senate today (April 28) approved creation of a pilot program to train high school students interested in firefighting and help alleviate the pressing need for volunteer firefighters in Pennsylvania, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]