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Senator
Dan Laughlin
Serving Erie County
Senate Law & Justice Committee Chair
Senator
Dan Laughlin
Serving Erie County
Senate Law & Justice Committee Chair
Laughlin: New State Budget Benefits Erie County
July 12, 2026

Laughlin: New State Budget Benefits Erie County

Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) supported a responsible state budget today that stands up for taxpayers, doesn’t raise taxes on Pennsylvania families, supports affordability and job growth, and greatly benefits the residents of Erie County.  [Read More]

Laughlin Celebrates First Erie CRIZ Projects Approved,  Marking Major Milestone After Decade of Advocacy
July 9, 2026

Laughlin Celebrates First Erie CRIZ Projects Approved, Marking Major Milestone After Decade of Advocacy

Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) today celebrated the Commonwealth's approval of the first three projects under Erie's City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ), calling it a defining moment in a decade-long effort to bring one of Pennsylvania's most powerful economic development tools to the City of Erie.  [Read More]

Sen. Laughlin Bill to Expand Awareness of LIFE Program Passes Pennsylvania Senate
June 24, 2026

Sen. Laughlin Bill to Expand Awareness of LIFE Program Passes Pennsylvania Senate

Legislation sponsored by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) to ensure older Pennsylvanians receive complete information about long-term care options has passed the Pennsylvania Senate.  [Read More]

Laughlin Announces $25,000 Keystone Historic Preservation Grant
June 12, 2026

Laughlin Announces $25,000 Keystone Historic Preservation Grant

Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced the City of Erie has been awarded a $25,000 Keystone Historic Preservation Grant through the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC).  [Read More]

Laughlin: Senate Bill 49 Fails to Advance in the Senate, Leaves Kids at Risk with Dangerous Hemp Products
June 10, 2026

Laughlin: Senate Bill 49 Fails to Advance in the Senate, Leaves Kids at Risk with Dangerous Hemp Products

The Senate today failed to advance Senate Bill 49, legislation sponsored by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) to protect children and consumers from unregulated intoxicating hemp products and establish a dedicated Cannabis Control Board to oversee the commonwealth’s medical marijuana program.  [Read More]

Laughlin Announces More Than $528,000 in School Safety Grants for Erie County Nonpublic Schools
June 4, 2026

Laughlin Announces More Than $528,000 in School Safety Grants for Erie County Nonpublic Schools

Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced that more than $528,000 in state funding has been awarded to nonpublic schools in Erie County through Pennsylvania’s Targeted School Safety for Nonpublic Schools Grant Program.  [Read More]

Laughlin Introduces AIR Act to Modernize Aviation Funding and Strengthen Airports Across the Commonwealth
June 2, 2026

Laughlin Introduces AIR Act to Modernize Aviation Funding and Strengthen Airports Across the Commonwealth

Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) has introduced Senate Bill 1365, the Pennsylvania AIR Act, legislation aimed at modernizing aviation funding and providing long-term support for airports across the commonwealth.  [Read More]

Laughlin Bill to Reform Cannabis Oversight Clears Committee
May 4, 2026

Laughlin Bill to Reform Cannabis Oversight Clears Committee

Legislation introduced by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) to bring greater structure, accountability and consistency to Pennsylvania’s cannabis landscape advanced out of the Senate Law and Justice Committee today.  [Read More]

Laughlin Announces $1.5 Million in State Grants to Benefit At-Risk Youth
April 15, 2026

Laughlin Announces $1.5 Million in State Grants to Benefit At-Risk Youth

Sen. Dan Laughlin (R- 49) announced today the School Safety and Security Committee approved $1.5 million in Building Opportunity through Out-of-School Time (BOOST) and Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) grants for four projects in Erie County.  [Read More]

Laughlin Announces $10M in Funding for Erie Water Upgrades
April 15, 2026

Laughlin Announces $10M in Funding for Erie Water Upgrades

Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) announced the approval of $10 million in funding through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to support critical Erie water infrastructure upgrades.  [Read More]

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