Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) introduced Senate Bill 67 to fully repeal Pennsylvania’s prohibition on Sunday hunting, transferring full authority over wildlife management decisions to the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) has now joined in supporting the effort, provided agricultural concerns are addressed in the bill. [Read More]
Recently, students and families at Blessed Sacrament School received heartbreaking news: this academic year will be its last. The Erie Catholic School System (ECSS) announced its closure, marking the end of more than 85 years of dedicated education in our community. [Read More]
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Sen. Sharif Street (D-3) today announced plans to reintroduce a bipartisan proposal to legalize adult-use marijuana in Pennsylvania, reflecting the strong support of two-thirds of Pennsylvanians across rural, suburban, and urban communities. [Read More]
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) announced today the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has approved more than $1 million in funding for key transportation and infrastructure projects across Erie County. The projects, aimed at improving public walkways, pedestrian safety and local roadways, were approved during the CFA’s Feb. 24 meeting. [Read More]
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) released the following statement following the unveiling of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget plan, which included the legalization of recreational marijuana: [Read More]
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) announced the approval of several significant projects in Erie County through the Act 13 Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program. [Read More]
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) announced the approval of funding for two critical water infrastructure projects in Erie County. [Read More]
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) announced significant investments in Erie’s community safety and youth development through the approval of Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) and Building Opportunity through Out-of-School Time (BOOST) grants by the School Safety and Security Committee. [Read More]
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]
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]
