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Senate Committee Approves Laughlin’s Local Option Small Games of Chance Legislation
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]

Fish & Boat Commission Awards Erie Access Improvement Grants
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]

Millcreek Township Receives $500,000 for Presque Isle Gateway District
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]

Sen. Laughlin Offers Statement on 420 Day
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]

Lawmakers to Launch Open Primary Effort
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]

Allowing Medical Cannabis Patients to Purchase Edible Medicine
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]

Sen. Dan Laughlin Issues Statement About Erie High School Shooting
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]

Erie County Broadband Projects Receive Grant Funding
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]

Grants Support Efforts to Boost Digital Literacy in Erie County
March 17, 2022

Grants Support Efforts to Boost Digital Literacy in Erie County

More than $134,000 in grants were awarded by the Department of Labor and Industry to three Erie County organizations with the goal of connecting Pennsylvania workers with the technology skills they need to succeed in today’s workplaces, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie.  [Read More]

Laughlin Seeks Permanent Cocktails-to-Go Sales for Bars, Restaurants
March 14, 2022

Laughlin Seeks Permanent Cocktails-to-Go Sales for Bars, Restaurants

Many small businesses have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, and a lot – such as our restaurants and bars – continue to struggle.  [Read More]

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