Senator Laughlin
Senator
Dan Laughlin
Serving Erie County
Senate Law & Justice Committee Chair
Senator
Dan Laughlin
Serving Erie County
Senate Law & Justice Committee Chair

News Releases

Laughlin Secures Over $4.2 Million in State Grants  for Erie County Infrastructure Improvements
January 21, 2026

Laughlin Secures Over $4.2 Million in State Grants for Erie County Infrastructure Improvements

Senator Dan Laughlin today announced that more than $4.2 million in state funding has been awarded to support critical infrastructure projects across Erie County. The grants, provided through the Pennsylvania Small Water & Sewer Program (SWS) and the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF), will help municipalities upgrade aging water and sewer systems and improve transportation connectivity.  [Read More]

Laughlin Applauds PA Ag & Youth Grant Supporting Erie Youth
January 13, 2026

Laughlin Applauds PA Ag & Youth Grant Supporting Erie Youth

Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture today announced the recipients of the 2026 Pennsylvania Ag & Youth Grant Program, a statewide initiative supporting youth-centered agricultural education and workforce development.  [Read More]

Laughlin Announces Nearly $3 Million in Traffic Signal Funding
December 30, 2025

Laughlin Announces Nearly $3 Million in Traffic Signal Funding

Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced that nearly $3 million in state funding has been awarded to Erie County communities through PennDOT’s Green Light-Go Program, supporting critical traffic signal upgrades that will improve safety, reduce congestion, and modernize key corridors throughout the region.  [Read More]

Laughlin Secures Over $5 Million in LSA Grants for Erie County
December 18, 2025

Laughlin Secures Over $5 Million in LSA Grants for Erie County

ERIE – Senator Dan Laughlin today announced the approval of more than $5 million in Local Share Account (LSA) Statewide grant funding for critical infrastructure, public safety, and community development projects across Erie County. “These investments reflect our commitment to improving the quality of life for residents throughout Erie County,” said Senator Laughlin. “From clean […]  [Read More]

Laughlin Announces Over $3 Million in State Tax Credit Awards  to Erie County Organizations
December 15, 2025

Laughlin Announces Over $3 Million in State Tax Credit Awards to Erie County Organizations

The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) has announced more than $3 million in Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) tax credit awards to support a wide range of community development initiatives in Erie County for fiscal year 2025–2026.  [Read More]

Laughlin Applauds Passage of Responsible 2025-26 State Budget
November 12, 2025

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]

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