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Sen. Laughlin Applauds Senate Passage of Sunday Hunting Bill, Moves Pennsylvania Closer to Ending Outdated Restrictions
June 26, 2025

Sen. Laughlin Applauds Senate Passage of Sunday Hunting Bill, Moves Pennsylvania Closer to Ending Outdated Restrictions

Sen. Dan Laughlin, (R-49) today praised the Senate’s passage of House Bill 1431, a key measure to end Pennsylvania’s longstanding restrictions on Sunday hunting.  [Read More]

Senate Passes Laughlin Bill to Support Regional Casinos and Modernize Slot Machine Requirements
June 25, 2025

Senate Passes Laughlin Bill to Support Regional Casinos and Modernize Slot Machine Requirements

The state Senate has approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) to modernize Pennsylvania’s gaming laws and provide much-needed flexibility for regional casinos.  [Read More]

Laughlin Announces $400,000 Solar for Schools Grant for Erie County Technical School
May 20, 2025

Laughlin Announces $400,000 Solar for Schools Grant for Erie County Technical School

Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced that Erie County Technical School has been awarded a $400,000 Solar for Schools grant to support the installation of a large-scale solar energy system on its campus.  [Read More]

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]

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