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January 21, 2026

Laughlin Secures Over $4.2 Million in State Grants for Erie County Infrastructure Improvements

Senator Dan Laughlin today announced that more than $4.2 million in state funding has been awarded to support critical infrastructure projects across Erie County. The grants, provided through the Pennsylvania Small Water & Sewer Program (SWS) and the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF), will help municipalities upgrade aging water and sewer systems and improve transportation connectivity. [Read More]

January 13, 2026

Laughlin Applauds PA Ag & Youth Grant Supporting Erie Youth

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]

December 30, 2025

Laughlin Announces Nearly $3 Million in Traffic Signal Funding

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]

December 18, 2025

Laughlin Secures Over $5 Million in LSA Grants for Erie County

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]

December 15, 2025

Laughlin Announces Over $3 Million in State Tax Credit Awards to Erie County Organizations

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]

November 12, 2025

Laughlin Applauds Passage of Responsible 2025-26 State Budget

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]

October 22, 2025

Committee Approves Laughlin Measure Establishing State Cannabis Control Board

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]

October 15, 2025

Laughlin Announces $10 Million PENNVEST Investment for Erie Water Works Lead Line Replacement

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]

August 22, 2025

Laughlin Announces $13.4 Million in Federal Funding to Expand Broadband Access in Erie County

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]

August 1, 2025

Council Inaction Is Costing Erie Its Future

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]