January 8, 2020
Toomey, Laughlin, Wentling Honor Erie County Cold War-era Veterans
U.S. Senator Pat Toomey is partnering with Senator Dan Laughlin and Representative Parke Wentling to honor Cold War-era veterans. [Read More]
News Releases
December 30, 2019
Reviewing 2019’s Legislative Accomplishments
The start of a new year marks the beginning of the second half of the 2019-20 Legislative Session – which makes this a good time to provide an update on the legislative activities of the previous year. [Read More]
December 17, 2019
Sunday Hunting Bill Formally Signed into Law
Governor Wolf today (December 17) formally signed legislation allowing hunting on up to three Sundays each year, according to Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49), prime sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
December 3, 2019
Bartolotta, Laughlin Introduce Bill to Preserve Access to Ventilator Services
Senators Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and Dan Laughlin (R-49) have introduced a bill that would preserve access to ventilator or tracheostomy care for hundreds of patients in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
November 27, 2019
Sunday Hunting Bill Signed into Law
Legislation allowing hunting on up to three Sundays each year was signed into law today (November 27), according to Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49), prime sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
November 22, 2019
Working for Quality Higher Education Opportunities in Erie
The community college effort that has been underway for the last two-and-a-half years has divided our community. [Read More]
November 19, 2019
Senate Approves Bill to Improve Research, Treatment of Pediatric Cancer
Pediatric cancer research hospitals could benefit from up to $100 million in new private donations under a bill approved by the Senate today, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the measure. [Read More]
November 18, 2019
Sunday Hunting Bill Headed to Governor’s Desk for Enactment into Law
Legislation that would empower the Pennsylvania Game Commission to allow hunting on up to three Sundays each year received final legislative approval on Monday (November 18) and was sent to the Governor for enactment into law, according to Senators Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Jim Brewster (D-45). Listen [Read More]
November 14, 2019
Erie County Recreation Projects Share $390,500 in State Grants
Recreation improvement projects for Erie County municipalities in the 49th Senatorial District were awarded $390,500 in Community Parks, Small Community and Partnership grants by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
November 12, 2019
Lawrence Park Township Receives $363,800 State Grant
The Commonwealth Financing Authority today (November 12) awarded a $363,800 state Multimodal Transportation Fund grant to Lawrence Park Township, Erie County, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. Lawrence Park Township will use the funding to repair several inadequate and deteriorating roadways, including: [Read More]