Committee Approves Senator Laughlin’s Consumer Protection Measure
The Senate Labor & Industry Committee today (June 13) 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. [Read More]
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Deadline Extended to End of Year
The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program deadline for older adults and residents with disabilities to apply for rebates of rent and property taxes paid in 2016 has been extended to December 31, 2017, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Senate Sends Pension Reform Plan to the House
The pension reform bill approved by the Senate today (June 5) will bring public employee retirement benefits closer to private industry standards and help school district address escalating costs that must be borne by local taxpayers, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Senator Laughlin Issues Statement on Central Tech Fire
Senator Dan Laughlin issued the following statement in the wake of the devastating Friday (May 26) morning fire at Central Career & Technical School that forced the Erie School District to cancel classes for Central Tech High School and Roosevelt Middle School students for the remainder of the school year. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. [Read More]
Senate Approves Local Share Assessments Bill
The Senate today approved legislation providing for the continuation of Local Share Assessments (LSA) from casinos, including Presque Isle Downs & Casino, to support their host communities, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Video of Committee Hearing on Erie Public Schools Now Online
Complete video of the Senate Education Committee’s May 12 public hearing on the Erie City School District’s financial crisis is now available on Senator Dan Laughlin’s website: www.senatorlaughlin.com. [Read More]