Laughlin Applauds Passage of Responsible 2025-26 State Budget
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) today praised final passage of the 2025-26 state budget totaling $50.1 billion, saying it reins in government spending, protects taxpayers and advances key priorities to strengthen Pennsylvania’s economy, support families and invest in education. [Read More]
Committee Approves Laughlin Measure Establishing State Cannabis Control Board
The Senate Law and Justice Committee, chaired by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49), approved legislation sponsored by Laughlin focused on strengthening oversight of the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program and unregulated hemp products. [Read More]
Laughlin Announces $10 Million PENNVEST Investment for Erie Water Works Lead Line Replacement
State Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced that the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has approved a $10 million investment for the Erie City Water Authority, also known as Erie Water Works, to support Phase 4 of the Customer-Side Galvanized Service Line Replacement Project. [Read More]
Laughlin Announces $13.4 Million in Federal Funding to Expand Broadband Access in Erie County
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) announced Friday that more than $13.4 million in federal funding has been awarded to expand broadband access across Erie County through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. [Read More]
Council Inaction Is Costing Erie Its Future
The time has come for Erie City Council to stop stalling and act: the Erie Zoo must be transferred to Erie Events. It is the most logical, fiscally responsible move available, and yet Council continues to delay. [Read More]
Laughlin to Introduce Legislation Raising Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) announced plans to introduce legislation that would gradually raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage to $11 per hour by 2028, updating the state’s minimum wage statute to reflect economic realities and better support working Pennsylvanians. [Read More]