April 11, 2024
Hearing on PA as an Innovation Leader
Senate Majority Policy Committee | Montgomery County Community College, North Hall Building, Room 202, 101 College Drive, Pottstown, PA [Read More]
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April 3, 2024
Laughlin, Dush to Introduce Safe Harbor Legislation for Sexually Exploited Children
Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Cris Dush (R-25) today announced they will soon be introducing legislation to update existing “safe harbor laws” to address the gaps in current statute regarding the protection and support of minors who have been victims of sexual exploitation. [Read More]
March 27, 2024
Laughlin, Langerholc Announce Measure Requiring Prosecutors to Notify ICE of Illegal Migrants Violating State Law
Prosecutors across Pennsylvania would be required to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) whenever illegal migrants are charged with violating state law, under legislation, Senate Bill 1127, being introduced by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35). [Read More]
February 12, 2024
Senate Majority Policy Committee Hearing About Rural Health Care
The Senate Majority Policy Committee will be holding a public hearing about rural health care on Wednesday, Feb. 14, starting at 1 p.m. at Penn Highlands Mon Valley, Monongahela, PA 15063, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49), chair of the committee. [Read More]
February 9, 2024
Laughlin to Introduce PA Uniform Firearms Act Update for Medical Marijuana
State Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) will soon introduce legislation seeking to amend Pennsylvania’s Uniform Firearms Act to conform with the state’s legalization of medical marijuana. [Read More]
February 7, 2024
Sen. Laughlin to Host Grants Workshop for Municipal Leaders
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) will host a grants workshop for Municipal Leaders on Thursday, Feb. 8, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, 301 Peninsula Dr, Erie, PA 16505. [Read More]
February 5, 2024
Laughlin’s CRIZ Program Improvements Bill Reported from Committee
The state Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee has reported to the full Senate legislation that would update the current requirements and tax eligibility for the City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) program, said bill sponsor, Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49). [Read More]
January 30, 2024
Laughlin Announces New Street Lights Coming to Erie’s Bayfront Connector
Traffic safety will be improved along Erie’s Bayfront Connector thanks to $55,000 in Automated Red Light Enforcement Transportation Enhancements Grant Program (ARLE) funds, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49). [Read More]
January 24, 2024
Laughlin Announces More than $2.4 Million in PENNVEST Funding Approved for North East Township Water and Sewer Authority
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) today awarded more than $2.4 million in funding to the North East Township Water and Sewer Authority for an important sewer extension project, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49). [Read More]
January 16, 2024
Natural Gas Impact Fee Delivers More Than $321,000 to Erie County Communities
The impact fee on unconventional natural gas wells will deliver more than $321,000 through Pennsylvania’s Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program to benefit two Erie County communities, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49). [Read More]