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

Sen. Laughlin Announces Grant to Help Erie City Water Authority Upgrade Fleet
July 14, 2025

Sen. Laughlin Announces Grant to Help Erie City Water Authority Upgrade Fleet

Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced that the Erie City Water Authority has been awarded grant funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) Program.  [Read More]

Laughlin, Street Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis in Pennsylvania
July 10, 2025

Laughlin, Street Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis in Pennsylvania

Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Sen. Sharif Street (D-3) today announced bipartisan legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis in Pennsylvania. Senate Bill 120 would create a regulated, equitable framework for cannabis use, cultivation and sales, while merging oversight of both medical and adult-use programs under a new independent Pennsylvania Cannabis Control Board.  [Read More]

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July 9, 2025

Senator Laughlin Celebrates Bipartisan Enactment of Sunday Hunting Bill

Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) today celebrated the signing of House Bill 1431 into law by Governor Josh Shapiro, marking a major bipartisan victory that expands Sunday hunting opportunities across Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Sen. Laughlin announces $50,000 grant for Gem City Sportsmen’s Club
July 3, 2025

Sen. Laughlin announces $50,000 grant for Gem City Sportsmen’s Club

Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) announced Friday that the Gem City Sportsmen’s Club in Erie County has been awarded a $50,000 grant through the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Shooting Range Improvement Program.  [Read More]

Laughlin Introduces Bill Aimed at Improving Medical Marijuana Program and Unregulated Product Oversight
July 1, 2025

Laughlin Introduces Bill Aimed at Improving Medical Marijuana Program and Unregulated Product Oversight

Sen. Dan Laughlin, (R-49) has introduced legislation with the goal of improving the oversight of Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program and the current unregulated products by establishing the Pennsylvania Cannabis Control Board.   [Read More]

Laughlin’s Unwavering Advocacy for Repealing Ban on Sunday Hunting Results in Bill Going to Governor’s Desk
June 30, 2025

Laughlin’s Unwavering Advocacy for Repealing Ban on Sunday Hunting Results in Bill Going to Governor’s Desk

As a longtime advocate of repealing the ban on Sunday hunting, Sen. Dan Laughlin, (R-49) is proud to announce that the General Assembly has approved legislation that would do just that, sending the measure to be signed into law.  [Read More]

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