Laughlin Announces Fish and Boat Commission Grants to Improve Lake Erie Fishing Access
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is accepting applications for its Erie Access Improvement Grant Program through Dec. 30, according to Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie). [Read More]
Senators Laughlin and Street Introduce First Bipartisan Bill to Legalize the Adult Use of Cannabis in Pennsylvania
State Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) and State Senator Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia) introduced bipartisan legislation this week to legalize the adult use of marijuana in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senate Approves Extension of Program to Battle Opioid Abuse
The state Senate today approved a bill that continues a program designed to help doctors and pharmacists battle opioid abuse, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie), who supported the bill. [Read More]
Legislature Acts to Extend Pandemic Waivers of Government Regulations
The state Senate on Wednesday, September 29, voted to extend waivers of an array of regulatory statutes, rules and regulations to aid in Pennsylvania’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie). The bill is now in the hands of the governor awaiting enactment. [Read More]
State Treasury May be Holding Your Unclaimed Property
Each year, the Treasury Department receives millions of dollars in unclaimed property – things like abandoned bank accounts, forgotten stocks, uncashed checks, certificates of deposit, life insurance policies, safe deposit box contents, and recovered stolen property. [Read More]
Proposed PA Clean Streams Fund to Focus on “Non-Point” Source Water Pollution
Pennsylvania has been blessed with over 85,000 miles of rivers and streams – the highest density of any state in the continental United States. [Read More]