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Natural Gas Impact Fee Delivers More Than $321,000 to Erie County Communities
January 16, 2024

Natural Gas Impact Fee Delivers More Than $321,000 to Erie County Communities

The impact fee on unconventional natural gas wells will deliver more than $321,000 through Pennsylvania’s Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program to benefit two Erie County communities, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49).  [Read More]

Senate Majority Policy Committee Hearing About Human Trafficking
January 10, 2024

Senate Majority Policy Committee Hearing About Human Trafficking

With a backdrop of January being Human Trafficking Prevention Month and Jan. 11 being National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, the Senate Majority Policy Committee will be holding a public hearing about human trafficking on Thursday, Jan. 11, starting at 2 p.m. in the Union Trust Building, 11th Floor, 501 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49), chair of the committee.   [Read More]

Not Just on Private Islands: Human Trafficking is Here
January 5, 2024

Not Just on Private Islands: Human Trafficking is Here

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and although it would be easier to ignore it, human trafficking is very real and close to home.  [Read More]

Erie County Communities Receive More Than $3.65 Million in Infrastructure, Arts Funding
December 19, 2023

Erie County Communities Receive More Than $3.65 Million in Infrastructure, Arts Funding

State Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced the approval of more than $3.65 million in state assistance for water, sewer and arts -related purposes in Erie County.  [Read More]

Erie County Museums Receive Nearly $27,000 in State Grant Funding
December 12, 2023

Erie County Museums Receive Nearly $27,000 in State Grant Funding

A total of nearly $27,000 in state grant funding has been awarded to Erie County museums, announced Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49).  [Read More]

Erie’s Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center Awarded $71,500 for St. Ann’s Campus Upgrade
December 12, 2023

Erie’s Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center Awarded $71,500 for St. Ann’s Campus Upgrade

A planned renovation of the St. Ann’s campus of Erie’s Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center (SARCC) has been awarded $71,500 through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP), announced Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49).  [Read More]

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