Sen. Laughlin Announces Senate Passage of Student Cellphone Policy Legislation
Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) announced the Pennsylvania Senate has passed legislation requiring public schools across the commonwealth to adopt policies limiting student cellphone use during the school day. Senate Bill 1014 aims to reduce classroom distractions, improve academic performance, and address growing concerns surrounding student mental health and social development. [Read More]
Sen. Laughlin Warns of Shapiro Budget Risks, Calls for Cannabis, Skill Game Oversight and Fair Wages
Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49), today expressed concerns about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $53.3 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-27, calling for a more responsible spending plan and action on cannabis and skill game regulation. [Read More]
Laughlin to Introduce Bill to Track Felony Animal Abusers in PA
Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced his intent to introduce legislation known as “Aimee’s Law”, which would create a publicly accessible registry of individuals convicted of felony animal abuse offenses. [Read More]
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
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
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]