News Releases

Eight local school systems were today (August 7) awarded $235,761 in state Continuing of Education Equity Grants (CEEG) to provide them with additional resources to help students succeed, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.   [Read More]

We could all use some uplifting news right now. Senator Dan Laughlin is working with the state Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, the Presque Isle Partnership, and Penelec First Energy, to hold a festive light display on Presque Isle to celebrate the 2020 Holiday Season.    [Read More]

When historians look back at the General Assembly’s 2019-20 Legislative Session, the focus will undoubtedly be on our efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic. That crisis has taken a tremendous toll on our Commonwealth, our economy and our families.   [Read More]

Two local technical institutions were today (August 3) awarded state grants to help them safely reopen as Pennsylvania continues to address the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.   [Read More]

Pennsylvanians would maintain access to public records during a disaster declaration under a bill approved by the Senate this week, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.   [Read More]

Legislation giving many Pennsylvania cities – including Erie – the option to ban commercial fireworks received Senate approval this week and was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.   [Read More]