June 26, 2019

Senate Approves Sunday Hunting Bill

The Senate today (June 26) approved legislation that would empower the Pennsylvania Game Commission to allow hunting on up to three Sundays, according to Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) prime sponsor of the bill. Listen  [Read More]

 
June 19, 2019

Senate Honors 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage

The Senate adopted a Resolution on Tuesday (June 18) marking the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution, which granted women the right to vote, according to Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49), a prime sponsor of the Resolution. Listen  [Read More]

 
June 12, 2019

Senate Passes Bill Renaming Erie Bridge for Local Hero

The Senate today (June 12) approved a bill introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin renaming a bridge in honor of an Erie native on the 53rd anniversary of his heroic actions in the Vietnam War.   [Read More]

 
May 1, 2019

Senator Laughlin Comments on State’s Current Economy

  Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) credited Senate Republicans’ conservative fiscal approach as the key to Pennsylvania’s current budget surplus and stressed the need for continued restraint on state spending.  [Read More]

 
April 10, 2019

Senate Marks “Osteopathic Medicine Week”

Listen The Senate adopted a Resolution (April 9) supported by Senator Dan Laughlin recognizing the week of April 14 through 20, 2019, as "Osteopathic Medicine Week" in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

 
April 9, 2019

Laughlin Bill Included in Crime Victim Legislation Approved by Senate

Legislation introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin is included in a package of bills approved by the Senate today to provide stronger protections for crime victims and ensure they have more opportunities to participate in the judicial process. Listen  [Read More]

 
April 9, 2019

State Senate Passes Package of Bills to Strengthen Protections for Crime Victims

The Pennsylvania Senate today passed a package of bills designed to provide stronger protections for crime victims and ensure they have more opportunities to participate in the judicial process.    [Read More]

 
March 7, 2019

Senator Laughlin Calls on Governor: “Be the Hero of Erie”

Senator Dan Laughlin today again called on Governor Tom Wolf to reverse his moratorium on the expansion of a development program that could spur development and job growth in Erie and communities across Pennsylvania.   [Read More]

 
March 7, 2019

Budget Hearing Q&A: Community & Economic Development

Senator Laughlin asked DCED Secretary Dennis Davin about Erie’s request to participate in the Early Intervention Program and to receive a CRIZ designation.    [Read More]

 
March 7, 2019

Budget Hearing Q&A: Gaming Control Board

Senator Laughlin asked Gaming Control Board Executive Director Kevin O'Toole about the iGaming application at Presque Isle Downs and the prospect of off-track betting, and iGaming’s impact on gambling addiction and local share assessments.    [Read More]

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