August 29, 2024
Erie County Community College Receives $410,000 Grant
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) announced Erie County Community College has received a $410,000 state grant for a campuswide replacement of windows. [Read More]
News Releases
July 31, 2024
Transportation Grant Funds Western Erie County Traffic Signal Upgrade
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) announced Erie County has received funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's "Green Light-Go" program. [Read More]
July 24, 2024
Laughlin, Dush Introduce Safe Harbor Legislation for Sexually Exploited Children
Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Cris Dush (R-25) today introduced legislation to update existing “safe harbor laws” to address the gaps in the current statute regarding the protection and support of minors who have been victims of sexual exploitation. [Read More]
July 19, 2024
Laughlin, Langerholc Seek to Bring Back Flagship Niagara License Plate
State Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) will soon introduce legislation to bring back the Flagship Niagara license plate. [Read More]
July 12, 2024
Erie CRIZ News Conference
A news conference will be held on Monday, July 15 at 9 a.m. in Erie’s Perry Square about the City of Erie’s City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) designation that was included as part of the recently completed 2024-25 state budget. [Read More]
July 9, 2024
Laughlin Legislation to Help Property Owners Deal With Squatters Heads to Governor
Sen. Dan Laughlin’s legislation that would codify Pennsylvania case law to establish more certainty for homeowners, landlords and law enforcement who encounter squatters is on its way to the governor. [Read More]
July 3, 2024
Laughlin’s Sunday Hunting Bill Approved by Senate
The state Senate has approved Sen. Dan Laughlin’s legislation that would end Pennsylvania’s prohibition on Sunday hunting. [Read More]
June 13, 2024
Laughlin to Introduce Bill to Help Keep Seniors Safe at Home
State Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced he will soon introduce legislation focused on enhancing the safety and well-being of seniors in their homes. This essential legislation aims to improve the quality of life for our senior citizens by promoting the Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE) Program. [Read More]
June 12, 2024
Senate Approves Laughlin Legislation to Help Property Owners Deal With Squatters
The Senate today unanimously approved legislation, Senate Bill 1236, that would codify Pennsylvania case law to establish more certainty for homeowners, landlords and law enforcement who encounter squatters, announced bill sponsor Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49). [Read More]
June 11, 2024
Sen. Laughlin to Host Unclaimed Property Event
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49), in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Treasury, will host an unclaimed property event on Thursday, June 13, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Erie County Public Library, 160 East Front Street, Erie, PA. [Read More]