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October 17, 2017

Senate Approves Senator Laughlin’s Consumer Protection Measure

The Senate today (October 17) approved a measure introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) that will better protect consumers from unreasonably excessive building inspection fees and unnecessary construction costs. Listen     [Read More]

Senators Promote Western PA as Home for Amazon HQ2
September 13, 2017

Senators Promote Western PA as Home for Amazon HQ2

Attached is a letter sent to Governor Tom Wolf today by a group of Senators representing Western Pennsylvania, led by Senator Dan Laughlin of Erie, urging the Administration to aggressively market Western Pennsylvania as a location for Amazon’s proposed second headquarters facility.   [Read More]

Laughlin to host roundtable on blight and revitalization issues with key Senate committee, local leaders
September 11, 2017

Laughlin to host roundtable on blight and revitalization issues with key Senate committee, local leaders

Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) will host a key senate committee in Erie next week to collaborate with local elected officials and leaders on solutions to Erie and other local community’s blight and revitalization issues.  [Read More]

Senator Laughlin Issues Statement on GE Transportation Announcement
July 27, 2017

Senator Laughlin Issues Statement on GE Transportation Announcement

Senator Dan Laughlin issued the following statement on GE Transportation’s plans to end locomotive production at its Lawrence Park Township plant by the end of 2018  [Read More]

Erie Schools Receive $15 Million Boost in FY 2017-18 Budget
June 30, 2017

Erie Schools Receive $15 Million Boost in FY 2017-18 Budget

The state’s Fiscal Year 2017-18 budget includes $15 million in additional state funding for the Erie School District, a boost requested by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie), according to Senate Republican Leadership.  [Read More]

Senate Approves School Safety Bill
June 29, 2017

Senate Approves School Safety Bill

The Senate approved legislation on Wednesday (June 28) that would give school boards the option of allowing licensed and trained staff to carry firearms on school property, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who voted in support of the measure.  [Read More]

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