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Laughlin to Introduce PA Uniform Firearms Act Update for Medical Marijuana
February 9, 2024

Laughlin to Introduce PA Uniform Firearms Act Update for Medical Marijuana

State Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) will soon introduce legislation seeking to amend Pennsylvania’s Uniform Firearms Act to conform with the state’s legalization of medical marijuana.  [Read More]

Laughlin Announces Nearly $160,000 in Grant Funding for Erie County Schools
February 8, 2024

Laughlin Announces Nearly $160,000 in Grant Funding for Erie County Schools

Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) is proud to announce Erie County schools have been awarded a total of nearly $160,000 in grant funding through Pennsylvania’s Career and Technical Education Supplemental Equipment Purchase Program to obtain new training equipment for their students.  [Read More]

Sen. Laughlin to Host Grants Workshop for Municipal Leaders
February 7, 2024

Sen. Laughlin to Host Grants Workshop for Municipal Leaders

Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) will host a grants workshop for Municipal Leaders on Thursday, Feb. 8, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, 301 Peninsula Dr, Erie, PA 16505.  [Read More]

Laughlin’s CRIZ Program Improvements Bill Reported from Committee
February 5, 2024

Laughlin’s CRIZ Program Improvements Bill Reported from Committee

The state Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee has reported to the full Senate legislation that would update the current requirements and tax eligibility for the City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) program, said bill sponsor, Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49).  [Read More]

Laughlin Announces New Street Lights Coming to Erie’s Bayfront Connector
January 30, 2024

Laughlin Announces New Street Lights Coming to Erie’s Bayfront Connector

Traffic safety will be improved along Erie’s Bayfront Connector thanks to $55,000 in Automated Red Light Enforcement Transportation Enhancements Grant Program (ARLE) funds, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49).  [Read More]

Laughlin Announces More than $2.4 Million in PENNVEST Funding Approved for North East Township Water and Sewer Authority
January 24, 2024

Laughlin Announces More than $2.4 Million in PENNVEST Funding Approved for North East Township Water and Sewer Authority

The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) today awarded more than $2.4 million in funding to the North East Township Water and Sewer Authority for an important sewer extension project, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49).  [Read More]

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