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Laughlin Announces $400,000 Solar for Schools Grant for Erie County Technical School
May 20, 2025

Laughlin Announces $400,000 Solar for Schools Grant for Erie County Technical School

Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced that Erie County Technical School has been awarded a $400,000 Solar for Schools grant to support the installation of a large-scale solar energy system on its campus.  [Read More]

Laughlin Rejects State-Run Cannabis Plan, Calls for Real Reform
May 13, 2025

Laughlin Rejects State-Run Cannabis Plan, Calls for Real Reform

Following the Senate Law and Justice Committee’s vote to reject a proposal legalizing adult-use cannabis through a state-run retail model, committee chairman Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) criticized the bill as unworkable and reaffirmed his commitment to advancing meaningful cannabis legislation that can become law in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Laughlin Bill Modernizing Slot Machine Requirements Approved by Senate Committee
May 7, 2025

Laughlin Bill Modernizing Slot Machine Requirements Approved by Senate Committee

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) to give Pennsylvania casinos greater operational flexibility cleared the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee today.  [Read More]

Sen. Laughlin Announces $10 Million in PENNVEST Funding to Replace Galvanized Water Service Lines in Erie
April 23, 2025

Sen. Laughlin Announces $10 Million in PENNVEST Funding to Replace Galvanized Water Service Lines in Erie

State Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced the approval of $10 million in funding through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to support the Erie City Water Authority’s second phase of its galvanized service line replacement initiative.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Laughlin, Langerholc, Coleman Bill to Protect Pennsylvanians from Criminal Illegal Migrants
March 31, 2025

Senate Approves Laughlin, Langerholc, Coleman Bill to Protect Pennsylvanians from Criminal Illegal Migrants

The Pennsylvania Senate passed legislation today to protect Pennsylvanians from illegal migrants who commit crimes in our state. The bill, introduced by Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49), Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Jarrett Coleman (R-16), passed the Senate with a strong bipartisan vote of 31 to 18.  [Read More]

SEN. DAN LAUGHLIN’S LEGISLATION TO PROTECT PENNSYLVANIANS FROM CRIMINAL ILLEGAL MIGRANTS ADVANCES
March 25, 2025

SEN. DAN LAUGHLIN’S LEGISLATION TO PROTECT PENNSYLVANIANS FROM CRIMINAL ILLEGAL MIGRANTS ADVANCES

Legislation introduced by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) to ensure illegal migrants who violate Pennsylvania laws are held accountable has been voted out of the Senate Judiciary Committee.  [Read More]

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