March 5, 2019
Hearings Provide Insight on Governor’s Budget Proposals
On February 5, Governor Tom Wolf delivered his annual budget address before a joint session of the General Assembly. [Read More]
News Releases
February 6, 2019
Senate Committees Serve Important Function
While the floor actions of the legislature garner most of the attention and headlines, some of the most important work on the bills and policies that impact our lives takes place during the meetings of the Senate’s 22 standing committees. [Read More]
January 25, 2019
Senator Laughlin to Serve on Senate Appropriations Committee
With the 2019-20 Legislative Session now underway, Senator Dan Laughlin will now have a seat on the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee. [Read More]
January 25, 2019
Senators Laughlin, Boscola Reintroduce Snow and Ice Bill
Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) today joined with his colleague Senator Lisa Boscola (D-Northampton/Lehigh) to announce the re-introduction of “Christine’s Law,” a measure that would require all drivers to clear snow and ice from their vehicles within 24 hours following winter storms. [Read More]
January 7, 2019
Senator Laughlin to Chair Senate Game & Fisheries Committee
Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati today (January 7) appointed Senator Dan Laughlin to serve as Chairman of the Senate Game & Fisheries Committee for the 2019-20 Legislative Session. [Read More]
January 2, 2019
A New Year – Time for a New Legislative Session
Tuesday, January 1, not only marked the start of a new year as we rang in 2019, it also kicked off the 2019-20 Legislative Session with swearing in ceremonies in the State Capitol for the newly elected senators and state representatives. [Read More]
December 7, 2018
Applications Now Accepted for Community Safety Grants
Local municipalities, colleges and community groups have until February 7 to apply for state grants to boost safety and reduce violence, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
November 16, 2018
Sen. Laughlin, Rep. Bizzarro to hold meeting on Millcreek Township Flooding
Senator Dan Laughlin and Representative Ryan Bizzarro will hold a meeting on Monday, December 10, with Millcreek Township and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Officials regarding the storm water flooding issues in the area of McKee Road and Route 20 in Millcreek Township. [Read More]
October 30, 2018
Local Schools Receive Safety Grants From New State Program
Several Erie County schools in the 49th Senatorial District were awarded state grants today (October 30) to help improve student safety through a new program supported by Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
October 30, 2018
More than 80 Bills Advance During Final Week of Voting Session
Over the nearly two years that I have served in the State Senate, I have found the pace of legislative activity to rival molasses in winter. [Read More]