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Laughlin Rejects State-Run Cannabis Plan, Calls for Real Reform
May 13, 2025

Laughlin Rejects State-Run Cannabis Plan, Calls for Real Reform

Following the Senate Law and Justice Committee’s vote to reject a proposal legalizing adult-use cannabis through a state-run retail model, committee chairman Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) criticized the bill as unworkable and reaffirmed his commitment to advancing meaningful cannabis legislation that can become law in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Laughlin Bill Modernizing Slot Machine Requirements Approved by Senate Committee
May 7, 2025

Laughlin Bill Modernizing Slot Machine Requirements Approved by Senate Committee

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) to give Pennsylvania casinos greater operational flexibility cleared the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee today.  [Read More]

Sen. Laughlin Announces $10 Million in PENNVEST Funding to Replace Galvanized Water Service Lines in Erie
April 23, 2025

Sen. Laughlin Announces $10 Million in PENNVEST Funding to Replace Galvanized Water Service Lines in Erie

State Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced the approval of $10 million in funding through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to support the Erie City Water Authority’s second phase of its galvanized service line replacement initiative.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Laughlin, Langerholc, Coleman Bill to Protect Pennsylvanians from Criminal Illegal Migrants
March 31, 2025

Senate Approves Laughlin, Langerholc, Coleman Bill to Protect Pennsylvanians from Criminal Illegal Migrants

The Pennsylvania Senate passed legislation today to protect Pennsylvanians from illegal migrants who commit crimes in our state. The bill, introduced by Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49), Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Jarrett Coleman (R-16), passed the Senate with a strong bipartisan vote of 31 to 18.  [Read More]

SEN. DAN LAUGHLIN’S LEGISLATION TO PROTECT PENNSYLVANIANS FROM CRIMINAL ILLEGAL MIGRANTS ADVANCES
March 25, 2025

SEN. DAN LAUGHLIN’S LEGISLATION TO PROTECT PENNSYLVANIANS FROM CRIMINAL ILLEGAL MIGRANTS ADVANCES

Legislation introduced by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) to ensure illegal migrants who violate Pennsylvania laws are held accountable has been voted out of the Senate Judiciary Committee.  [Read More]

Sen. Dan Laughlin’s Bill to Reduce Unfair Shoreline Protection Fees Advances
March 24, 2025

Sen. Dan Laughlin’s Bill to Reduce Unfair Shoreline Protection Fees Advances

Legislation introduced by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) to reduce excessive fees imposed on private property owners maintaining shoreline protection structures along Lake Erie has been voted out of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee unanimously.  [Read More]

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