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E-news Updates – August 28, 2025
August 28, 2025

E-news Updates – August 28, 2025

In this Update: A Vision for Redevelopment at Erie Coke Site Welcoming Students Back to School Kicking Off the Erie County Fair in Wattsburg Addressing Abandoned Wells in Erie County How I Can Help Improving Health Care New Law Streamlines Fishing Licenses for Disabled Veterans 2026-27 PA Student Aid Guide Available Pennsylvania’s School Bus Stopping […]  [Read More]

Laughlin Announces $13.4 Million in Federal Funding to Expand Broadband Access in Erie County
August 22, 2025

Laughlin Announces $13.4 Million in Federal Funding to Expand Broadband Access in Erie County

Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) announced Friday that more than $13.4 million in federal funding has been awarded to expand broadband access across Erie County through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program.  [Read More]

E-news Updates – August 21, 2025
August 21, 2025

E-news Updates – August 21, 2025

In this Update: Investing in Clean Water for Erie Iron Works Square Taking Shape Supporting Erie County Farmers America250PA Supports Erie Children’s Museum Improving Public Safety Senate Acts to Help Charitable Organizations Raise Funds Social Media Safety and Parental Awareness Week in Pennsylvania Summer Boating Safety: Life Jackets Save Lives August is Back to School […]  [Read More]

E-news Updates – August 14, 2025
August 14, 2025

E-news Updates – August 14, 2025

In this Update: EDDC Breaks Ground on Flagship City Commons Unclaimed Property Event A Spending Plan to Fund Critical Needs Transportation Bill Addressing Funding, Safety, Accountability Approved by Senate Public Hearing Examines Data Centers Development in Pennsylvania Assistance Available to Support PA Rail Freight Infrastructure STEM-Related Activities Available from PennDOT Help PA Celebrate Your Barn […]  [Read More]

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Office of Senator Dan Laughlin

Harrisburg Office

Senate Box 203049
Harrisburg, PA 17120-3049
Telephone: (717) 787-8927
TTY: 800-364-1581

District Office

1314 Griswold Plaza
Suite 101
Erie, PA 16501
Telephone: (814) 453-2515

Meet Dan Laughlin

Sen. Dan Laughlin was elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate in 2016 to represent the 49th Senatorial District, which includes nearly all of Erie County. He was reelected in 2020 and 2024. Born in Erie and raised in the Erie Heights housing project, Sen. Laughlin is the son of a decorated World War II veteran. As a small business owner, Sen. Laughlin strongly supports policies that create jobs, limit government spending and ease the tax and regulatory burden on job-creators. An advocate for government reform, he is committed to making state government accessible and accountable to the people he serves.
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