Why I Oppose Offshore Wind Farms in Lake Erie
May 9, 2024

Why I Oppose Offshore Wind Farms in Lake Erie

As the representative for the entire Lake Erie coastline in the Pennsylvania Senate, I feel a profound responsibility to safeguard the interests and well-being of my constituents.  [Read More]

Senate Republicans Secure Historic Tax Cuts for Working Families
May 8, 2024

Senate Republicans Secure Historic Tax Cuts for Working Families

Championed by Senate Republicans, a historic plan to reduce by roughly $3 billion the taxes of working families, job creators and energy consumers in Pennsylvania was approved by the Senate on Tuesday with a bipartisan 36-14 vote, said Sen Dan Laughlin (R-49).  [Read More]

Laughlin Announces PENNVEST Funding for Erie City Water Authority Project
April 24, 2024

Laughlin Announces PENNVEST Funding for Erie City Water Authority Project

The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) today awarded $710,000 in funding to the Erie City Water Authority for a project to replace some lead service lines, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49).  [Read More]

Laughlin Announces Investment to Improve Access to High-Speed Internet in Erie  County
April 18, 2024

Laughlin Announces Investment to Improve Access to High-Speed Internet in Erie County

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) announced today that Windstream is being awarded a total of $921,997 to increase access to reliable, high-speed internet in Erie County, according to state Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49).  [Read More]

Laughlin Introduces PA Uniform Firearms Act Update for Medical Marijuana
April 17, 2024

Laughlin Introduces PA Uniform Firearms Act Update for Medical Marijuana

As the nation prepares to commemorate the significance of the Second Amendment on April 17th with 2A Day, Pennsylvania state Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) has taken a bold step toward ensuring the rights of all citizens by introducing legislation, Senate Bill 1146, aimed at amending Pennsylvania’s Uniform Firearms Act to align with the state’s legalization of medical marijuana.  [Read More]

Veterans Appreciation Breakfast and Medal Ceremony on April 18
April 17, 2024

Veterans Appreciation Breakfast and Medal Ceremony on April 18

On Thursday, April 18, Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) will be holding a free veterans appreciation breakfast to honor all the veterans of the 49th Senatorial District.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Measure Requiring Prosecutors to Notify ICE of Illegal Migrants Violating State Law
April 10, 2024

Senate Approves Measure Requiring Prosecutors to Notify ICE of Illegal Migrants Violating State Law

The Pennsylvania Senate has approved legislation, Senate Bill 1127, that would require prosecutors across the state to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) whenever illegal migrants are charged with violating state law, according to bill sponsors Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35).  [Read More]

Senate Majority Policy Committee Hearing About Innovation in Pennsylvania
April 9, 2024

Senate Majority Policy Committee Hearing About Innovation in Pennsylvania

The Senate Majority Policy Committee will be holding a public hearing about innovation and emerging technology in Pennsylvania on Thursday, April 11, at the Montgomery County Community College (Pottstown Campus), Room 202, North Hall Building, Pottstown, PA 19464, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49), chair of the committee.   [Read More]

Laughlin Introduces Bill to Protect Animals in Domestic Violence Situations
March 22, 2024

Laughlin Introduces Bill to Protect Animals in Domestic Violence Situations

Often forgotten in domestic violence situations are the victims’ animals, but new legislation introduced by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) seeks to provide protections to those animals.  [Read More]

Laughlin’s Sunday Hunting Legislation Reported from Committee
March 20, 2024

Laughlin’s Sunday Hunting Legislation Reported from Committee

The state Senate Game and Fisheries Committee has reported Senate Bill 67 to the full Senate.  [Read More]

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