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September 9, 2020

Committee Oks Measure Requiring Public Notice of Information Breaches

The Senate Communications & Technology Committee approved a bill requiring timely public notification when a security breach compromises personal information, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, prime sponsor of the bill.   Listen  [Read More]

Senate Approves Bill to Expand Broadband Access
September 9, 2020

Senate Approves Bill to Expand Broadband Access

The Senate approved legislation on Tuesday (September 8) that would establish a grant program to extend deployment of broadband services in underserved areas of the state, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

Erie Municipalities Awarded Nearly $3.5M in Water & Sewer Grants
August 17, 2020

Erie Municipalities Awarded Nearly $3.5M in Water & Sewer Grants

The Commonwealth Financing Authority today (August 17) awarded grants totaling $3,492,388 for local water and sewer system improvements, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

Federal Tax Credit Program Will Spur Erie East Side Revitalization
August 14, 2020

Federal Tax Credit Program Will Spur Erie East Side Revitalization

An innovative economic and community development agency now available locally will spark the revitalization of Erie’s East Side, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who worked with a group of area leaders to bring the program to the community.  [Read More]

Eight Local Schools Awarded $235,761 in State CEEG Grants
August 7, 2020

Eight Local Schools Awarded $235,761 in State CEEG Grants

Eight local school systems were today (August 7) awarded $235,761 in state Continuing of Education Equity Grants (CEEG) to provide them with additional resources to help students succeed, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

Senator Laughlin Announces Efforts to ‘LIGHT UP’ Presque Isle  During 2020 Holiday Season
August 7, 2020

Senator Laughlin Announces Efforts to ‘LIGHT UP’ Presque Isle During 2020 Holiday Season

We could all use some uplifting news right now. Senator Dan Laughlin is working with the state Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, the Presque Isle Partnership, and Penelec First Energy, to hold a festive light display on Presque Isle to celebrate the 2020 Holiday Season.   [Read More]

New Laws Focus on Public Safety Issues
August 6, 2020

New Laws Focus on Public Safety Issues

When historians look back at the General Assembly’s 2019-20 Legislative Session, the focus will undoubtedly be on our efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic. That crisis has taken a tremendous toll on our Commonwealth, our economy and our families.  [Read More]

Erie Technical Institutes Awarded State COVID-19 Safety Grants
August 3, 2020

Erie Technical Institutes Awarded State COVID-19 Safety Grants

Two local technical institutions were today (August 3) awarded state grants to help them safely reopen as Pennsylvania continues to address the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

Senate Votes to Restore Transparency in State Government
July 17, 2020

Senate Votes to Restore Transparency in State Government

Pennsylvanians would maintain access to public records during a disaster declaration under a bill approved by the Senate this week, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

Bill Providing for Local Bans on Fireworks Advances
July 16, 2020

Bill Providing for Local Bans on Fireworks Advances

Legislation giving many Pennsylvania cities – including Erie – the option to ban commercial fireworks received Senate approval this week and was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

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