Photo of Senator Laughlin
Senator
Dan Laughlin
Serving Erie County
Senate Law & Justice Committee Chair
Senator
Dan Laughlin
Serving Erie County
Senate Law & Justice Committee Chair

Recent News

Laughlin Announces $10 Million for Erie Water Upgrades
October 21, 2026

Laughlin Announces $10 Million for Erie Water Upgrades

Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced $10 million in funding from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to help the Erie City Water Authority replace approximately 1,250 aging water service connections in the City of Erie.  [Read More]

Laughlin Bill Protecting Private Property Rights Heads to Governor’s Desk
October 21, 2026

Laughlin Bill Protecting Private Property Rights Heads to Governor’s Desk

Legislation sponsored by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) to strengthen constitutional protections for Pennsylvania property owners while allowing Pennsylvania Game Commission officers to continue carrying out their duties has received final approval from the General Assembly and is headed to the governor’s desk.  [Read More]

Brooks Bill to Help Fire Departments, VFWs and American Legions Raise Funds, Serve Communities Heads to Governor’s Desk
October 21, 2026

Brooks Bill to Help Fire Departments, VFWs and American Legions Raise Funds, Serve Communities Heads to Governor’s Desk

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) to help Pennsylvania fire departments, VFWs and American Legions generate more revenue and keep serving their communities has passed the General Assembly and now heads to the governor’s desk.  [Read More]

media_file= 1238015279
Published: October 20, 2026   |  Meeting: Wednesday, October 21

Meeting to nominate Cheryl Schriner to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board

Senate Law and Justice Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing  [Read More]

Connect With Us

Office of Senator Dan Laughlin

Harrisburg Office

Senate Box 203049
Harrisburg, PA 17120-3049
Telephone: (717) 787-8927
TTY: Use 711 (explained here)

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.
Learn More
Back to Top