News Releases

Pennsylvania’s May 17 primary is not far off, and while those not registered Republican or Democrat won’t be able to vote in that election, on Tuesday, April 12, advocates and state lawmakers will launch an effort to open future Pennsylvania primary elections to registered unaffiliated voters, said Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie).   [Read More]

A joint hearing about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) will be held in the state Capitol on Wednesday, April 13 by the Senate’s Game and Fisheries and Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees, according to committee chairs Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-49, and Sen. Elder Vogel, R-47.   [Read More]

With over 400,000 Pennsylvanians having an active patient certification to use medical marijuana, ensuring this population has as many options as possible to find relief from their conditions should be a top priority.   [Read More]

State Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) today offered the following statement regarding this morning’s shooting at Erie High School: “The students, faculty, administrators and families of the Erie High School and Erie School District are in my thoughts following this morning’s shooting at the high school.   [Read More]

The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has approved more than $140,000 in grants for two projects that will improve broadband access in Erie County, said Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie.   [Read More]

More than $134,000 in grants were awarded by the Department of Labor and Industry to three Erie County organizations with the goal of connecting Pennsylvania workers with the technology skills they need to succeed in today’s workplaces, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie.   [Read More]