Laughlin Announces $6 Million in PENNVEST Funding for Erie City Water Authority
July 19, 2023

Laughlin Announces $6 Million in PENNVEST Funding for Erie City Water Authority

The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) today awarded $6 million in funding to the Erie City Water Authority for a lead service line replacement project, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49).  [Read More]

Senate Majority Policy Committee Hearing About Criminal Justice Statistics and Trends in Pennsylvania
June 20, 2023

Senate Majority Policy Committee Hearing About Criminal Justice Statistics and Trends in Pennsylvania

The Senate Majority Policy Committee will be holding a public hearing about criminal justice statistics and trends in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, June 21, starting at 2 p.m. in Room 8E-B East Wing of the state Capitol, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49), chair of the committee.   [Read More]

Laughlin, Williams to Introduce Drug Overdose Treatment Legislation
May 25, 2023

Laughlin, Williams to Introduce Drug Overdose Treatment Legislation

HARRISBURG – Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Anthony Williams (D-8) announced they will introduce legislation aimed at helping individuals regain control of their lives following a drug overdose in which a life-sustaining medication was administered. “While the ability to administer a life-sustaining medication has reduced the death rate, it is not treatment and does little […]  [Read More]

Senate Hearing to Explore Rural Workforce Challenges
May 11, 2023

Senate Hearing to Explore Rural Workforce Challenges

The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) will hold a hearing on Wednesday, May 17 at 1:00p.m.  [Read More]

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April 26, 2023

Sens. Laughlin, Boscola Introduce Open Primary Legislation

Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Lisa Boscola (D-18) have introduced legislation to repeal closed primaries and allow registered independent voters who have checked “no affiliation” or “none” on their voter registration form to vote in primary elections.  [Read More]

Sen. Laughlin to Introduce Minimum Wage Legislation
April 21, 2023

Sen. Laughlin to Introduce Minimum Wage Legislation

Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) will introduce legislation seeking to increase the minimum wage in Pennsylvania from $7.25 per hour to $15 per hour by 2026, beginning with $11 per hour on Jan. 1, 2024, and permanently index it to inflation thereafter.  [Read More]

Sens. Laughlin & Boscola to Introduce PA Open Primaries Legislation
April 19, 2023

Sens. Laughlin & Boscola to Introduce PA Open Primaries Legislation

Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Lisa Boscola (D-18) will be holding a news conference on Wednesday, April 26, starting at 1 p.m. in the state Capitol Media Center to discuss their introduction of legislation seeking to repeal closed primaries and allow registered but unaffiliated voters to vote in Pennsylvania’s primary elections. Watch Live Capitol Media Center  [Read More]

Sen. Laughlin: Pennsylvanians Deserve Responsible State Budget
March 7, 2023

Sen. Laughlin: Pennsylvanians Deserve Responsible State Budget

In response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s first budget address today, Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) called for a more responsible approach to solve the financial challenges facing Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Laughlin Announces $3.3 Million in PENNVEST Funding for Erie Stormwater Project
January 12, 2023

Laughlin Announces $3.3 Million in PENNVEST Funding for Erie Stormwater Project

The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) today awarded $3.3 million in funding to the City of Erie for a stormwater infrastructure rehabilitation project, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49).  [Read More]

Laughlin Introduces Voter ID Amendment Legislation
December 21, 2022

Laughlin Introduces Voter ID Amendment Legislation

State Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) has introduced legislation that would amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to require voters to provide valid identification to vote in an election.  [Read More]

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