January 9, 2025
Laughlin Appointed Chair of Senate Law and Justice Committee
Following being sworn into office on Tuesday, Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) was appointed as chair of the Senate Law and Justice Committee. [Read More]
News Releases
January 7, 2025
Laughlin Sworn in for Third PA Senate Term
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) was officially sworn in today for his third term in the Pennsylvania State Senate. Laughlin continues to represent the 49th Senatorial District, encompassing most of Erie County. The swearing-in ceremony officially starts the Pennsylvania General Assembly’s 2025-26 legislative session. [Read More]
January 7, 2025
New Legislative Session, New Possibilities in the PA Capitol
Happy New Year! With the new year comes a new two-year legislative session and new possibilities for the Pennsylvania Senate, as well as the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. [Read More]
December 30, 2024
Erie CRIZ Application Approved
After nearly eight years of advocacy and working toward the goal, Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) is proud to announce Erie’s application for Pennsylvania’s City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) program has been approved. [Read More]
December 13, 2024
Gannon University Receives $40,000 to Combat Campus Sexual Assault
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced Gannon University has received a $40,000 It’s On Us PA grant to help combat sexual assault on campus. [Read More]
December 6, 2024
Laughlin, Dush to Introduce Safe Harbor Legislation for Sexually Exploited Children
Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Cris Dush (R-25) today announced they will soon reintroduce legislation to update existing “safe harbor laws” to address the gaps in current statute regarding the protection and support of minors who have been victims of sexual exploitation. [Read More]
December 4, 2024
Laughlin to Reintroduce Bill to End Sunday Hunting Prohibition
State Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) will soon reintroduce legislation to remove the prohibition on hunting on Sundays. [Read More]
December 4, 2024
Taking Stock of Legislative Accomplishments
As the calendar year comes to a close and our thoughts turn to the holiday season, it’s also the time of year when we look back at what we did, and maybe didn’t, do with our time during the past year. [Read More]
November 21, 2024
Laughlin Announces Laptop Grants to Enhance Broadband Access in Erie County
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority today awarded grant funding to four Erie County institutions seeking to improve internet access within the community, announced Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49). All grant funding will be used to purchase laptops. [Read More]
November 13, 2024
Senate Votes to Protect Animals in Domestic Violence Situations
The Senate approved legislation focused on protecting animals in domestic violence situations, said Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49), who sponsored the same bill in the Senate. [Read More]