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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 Announces $10 Million for Erie Water Upgrades
October 21, 2026

Laughlin Announces $10 Million for Erie Water Upgrades

Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced $10 million in funding from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to help the Erie City Water Authority replace approximately 1,250 aging water service connections in the City of Erie.  [Read More]

Laughlin Bill Protecting Private Property Rights Heads to Governor’s Desk
October 21, 2026

Laughlin Bill Protecting Private Property Rights Heads to Governor’s Desk

Legislation sponsored by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) to strengthen constitutional protections for Pennsylvania property owners while allowing Pennsylvania Game Commission officers to continue carrying out their duties has received final approval from the General Assembly and is headed to the governor’s desk.  [Read More]

Brooks Bill to Help Fire Departments, VFWs and American Legions Raise Funds, Serve Communities Heads to Governor’s Desk
October 21, 2026

Brooks Bill to Help Fire Departments, VFWs and American Legions Raise Funds, Serve Communities Heads to Governor’s Desk

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) to help Pennsylvania fire departments, VFWs and American Legions generate more revenue and keep serving their communities has passed the General Assembly and now heads to the governor’s desk.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Laughlin Bill to Support Local Clubs
October 6, 2026

Senate Approves Laughlin Bill to Support Local Clubs

Legislation sponsored by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) to give local clubs greater flexibility to cover operating expenses while continuing to support charitable and community causes unanimously passed the Pennsylvania Senate today.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Laughlin Bill to Strengthen Property Rights
October 6, 2026

Senate Approves Laughlin Bill to Strengthen Property Rights

The Pennsylvania Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) to strengthen protections against warrantless entry onto private property by Pennsylvania Game Commission personnel.  [Read More]

Laughlin’s Aimee’s Law Passes Pennsylvania Senate
October 6, 2026

Laughlin’s Aimee’s Law Passes Pennsylvania Senate

The Pennsylvania Senate today approved Senate Bill 1311, known as Aimee’s Law, sponsored by  Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) to establish a statewide animal abuser registry and help prevent convicted abusers from obtaining more animals.  [Read More]

Four Laughlin Bills Advance from Senate Committees
September 30, 2026

Four Laughlin Bills Advance from Senate Committees

Four bills sponsored by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) advanced from Senate committees today, addressing animal cruelty, support for community clubs, private property rights and fishing regulations.  [Read More]

Laughlin’s Aimee’s Law Advances from Senate Judiciary Committee
September 30, 2026

Laughlin’s Aimee’s Law Advances from Senate Judiciary Committee

Legislation sponsored by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) to establish a statewide animal abuser registry advanced from the Senate Judiciary Committee today. Senate Bill 1311, known as Aimee’s Law, now heads to the full Senate for consideration.  [Read More]

Senate Committee Advances Package of Bills to Support Local Clubs and Fire Departments
September 29, 2026

Senate Committee Advances Package of Bills to Support Local Clubs and Fire Departments

A package of bills providing much-needed relief to Pennsylvanian’s civic organizations, fire companies, veterans’ groups and other nonprofits that rely on small games of chance were approved by the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee today, according to Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40), who chairs the committee.  [Read More]

Laughlin Announces More Than $5.1 Million in Local Share Account Funding for Erie County Communities
September 15, 2026

Laughlin Announces More Than $5.1 Million in Local Share Account Funding for Erie County Communities

Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) announced today that 18 projects across Erie County have been awarded a combined $5,109,357 through the Commonwealth's Local Share Account (LSA) program, funding upgrades to municipal buildings, public safety equipment, water and sewer infrastructure, and heavy machinery for townships and boroughs throughout the district.  [Read More]

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