June 22, 2022
Senate Approves Laughlin Scooter Legislation
The state Senate has approved Sen. Dan Laughlin’s legislation seeking to ensure electric low-speed scooters are properly regulated within Pennsylvania’s vehicle code. [Read More]
News Releases
June 15, 2022
House Committee Advances Laughlin’s Data Breach Notification Legislation
The House State Government Committee has sent to the full House of Representatives for consideration Sen. Dan Laughlin’s legislation that would require state agencies to notify victims of a data breach within one week. [Read More]
May 25, 2022
Senate Committee Approves Laughlin’s Local Option Small Games of Chance Legislation
The Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee has approved legislation, Senate Bill 643, that would amend Pennsylvania’s Local Option Small Games of Chance (SGOC) Act to allow club licensees to retain 50% of their proceeds from small games of chance while maintaining charitable donation requirements for the other 50%, said bill prime sponsor Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49). [Read More]
April 25, 2022
Fish & Boat Commission Awards Erie Access Improvement Grants
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) announced a pair of Erie County grants awarded through the Erie Access Improvement Program, according to Senate Game & Fisheries Committee Chairman Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie). [Read More]
April 22, 2022
Millcreek Township Receives $500,000 for Presque Isle Gateway District
A $500,00 Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant was awarded to Millcreek Township for a Presque Isle Gateway District, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie). [Read More]
April 20, 2022
Sen. Laughlin Offers Statement on 420 Day
State Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) issued the following statement on 420 Day: “On April 20, or 420 Day, cannabis users around the globe celebrate marijuana use and rally for efforts to legalize adult use where it is prohibited. [Read More]
April 11, 2022
Lawmakers to Launch Open Primary Effort
Pennsylvania’s May 17 primary is not far off, and while those not registered Republican or Democrat won’t be able to vote in that election, on Tuesday, April 12, advocates and state lawmakers will launch an effort to open future Pennsylvania primary elections to registered unaffiliated voters, said Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie). [Read More]
April 8, 2022
Allowing Medical Cannabis Patients to Purchase Edible Medicine
With over 400,000 Pennsylvanians having an active patient certification to use medical marijuana, ensuring this population has as many options as possible to find relief from their conditions should be a top priority. [Read More]
April 5, 2022
Sen. Dan Laughlin Issues Statement About Erie High School Shooting
State Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) today offered the following statement regarding this morning’s shooting at Erie High School: “The students, faculty, administrators and families of the Erie High School and Erie School District are in my thoughts following this morning’s shooting at the high school. [Read More]
March 22, 2022
Erie County Broadband Projects Receive Grant Funding
The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has approved more than $140,000 in grants for two projects that will improve broadband access in Erie County, said Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie. [Read More]