May 16, 2018
Erie Groups Receive Nearly $20k in State Grants
State grants totaling nearly $20,000 were awarded to two organizations in Erie, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
News Releases
April 20, 2018
Senator Laughlin Applauds Erie Nomination for OZ Designation
Downtown Erie is included on a list of communities nominated by Governor Wolf for a special federal program intended to spur private investment in economic development efforts, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
February 6, 2018
February 6, 2018 Senator Laughlin Comments on Governor’s Proposed FY 2018-19 Budget
While the proposed $33.2 billion state General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19 unveiled by the Governor today would increase support for job training initiatives, Senator Dan Laughlin is urging the Administration to take steps to make Erie eligible for a new federal program designed to promote economic development. [Read More]
December 28, 2017
Senator Laughlin: First Year Savings Exceed $250,000
As Senator Dan Laughlin wrapped up his first year in office, his cost cutting measures and reduced expenditures resulted in savings exceeding more than $250,000 for Pennsylvania taxpayers in 2017. [Read More]
December 13, 2017
Senator Laughlin Comments on UC System Upgrades Measure
The Senate gave final legislative approval Wednesday to legislation that provides for the completion of updates to the Unemployment Compensation (UC) program’s computer system. [Read More]
December 13, 2017
Senator Laughlin Named to Community, Economic Development Committee
State Senator Dan Laughlin, R-49th District, was today (December 13) appointed to serve on the Senate Committee that oversees economic development and job creation initiatives in the Commonwealth. [Read More]
October 30, 2017
Erie Schools’ State Funding Increase Enacted into Law
The recurring $14 million increase in state funding for the Erie School District was locked in place with the Governor’s signature of House Bill 674, the state Fiscal Code bill, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who led the legislative effort to secure the extra money. [Read More]
October 27, 2017
Senator Laughlin Visits Mississippi Economic Development Expert
If you are looking for new and innovative ways to spur economic growth and job creation, do you visit a prestigious business school or scout the offices of Wall Street mavens? [Read More]
October 24, 2017
Bill Securing $14M in Recurring Funding for Erie Schools Sent to Governor
Efforts championed by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) to lock in a recurring $14 million increase in state funding for the Erie School District could soon payoff as legislation securing the funding is headed to the Governor’s desk for enactment into law. [Read More]
October 17, 2017
Senate Approves Senator Laughlin’s Consumer Protection Measure
The Senate today (October 17) approved a measure introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) that will better protect consumers from unreasonably excessive building inspection fees and unnecessary construction costs. Listen [Read More]