Grants Support Expanded Computer Science Education
Four local school districts and Northwest Tri-County IU 5 received grants totaling $175,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Education today to expand computer science programs for students, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Grant Supports Efforts to Boost Local Education, Career Training
A $120,000 grant awarded by the Department of Labor and Industry (L&I) today will improve the ability of local schools and businesses to work together to better prepare students for different career paths, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Gannon, Mercyhurst Awarded Grants to Boost Campus Security
Gannon and Mercyhurst universities will each receive a $30,000 state grant to help improve campus security and provide resources to reduce the risk of sexual assault, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Toomey, Laughlin, Wentling Honor Erie County Cold War-era Veterans
U.S. Senator Pat Toomey is partnering with Senator Dan Laughlin and Representative Parke Wentling to honor Cold War-era veterans. [Read More]
Reviewing 2019’s Legislative Accomplishments
The start of a new year marks the beginning of the second half of the 2019-20 Legislative Session – which makes this a good time to provide an update on the legislative activities of the previous year. [Read More]
Sunday Hunting Bill Formally Signed into Law
Governor Wolf today (December 17) formally signed legislation allowing hunting on up to three Sundays each year, according to Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49), prime sponsor of the measure. [Read More]