Laughlin Announces Fish and Boat Commission Grants to Improve Lake Erie Fishing Access
October 14, 2021

Laughlin Announces Fish and Boat Commission Grants to Improve Lake Erie Fishing Access

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is accepting applications for its Erie Access Improvement Grant Program through Dec. 30, according to Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie).  [Read More]

Senators Laughlin and Street Introduce First Bipartisan Bill to Legalize the Adult Use of Cannabis in Pennsylvania
October 12, 2021

Senators Laughlin and Street Introduce First Bipartisan Bill to Legalize the Adult Use of Cannabis in Pennsylvania

State Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) and State Senator Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia) introduced bipartisan legislation this week to legalize the adult use of marijuana in Pennsylvania.   [Read More]

Senate Approves Extension of Program to Battle Opioid Abuse
September 30, 2021

Senate Approves Extension of Program to Battle Opioid Abuse

The state Senate today approved a bill that continues a program designed to help doctors and pharmacists battle opioid abuse, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie), who supported the bill.  [Read More]

Legislature Acts to Extend Pandemic Waivers of Government Regulations
September 30, 2021

Legislature Acts to Extend Pandemic Waivers of Government Regulations

The state Senate on Wednesday, September 29, voted to extend waivers of an array of regulatory statutes, rules and regulations to aid in Pennsylvania’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie). The bill is now in the hands of the governor awaiting enactment.  [Read More]

State Treasury May be Holding Your Unclaimed Property
August 31, 2021

State Treasury May be Holding Your Unclaimed Property

Each year, the Treasury Department receives millions of dollars in unclaimed property – things like abandoned bank accounts, forgotten stocks, uncashed checks, certificates of deposit, life insurance policies, safe deposit box contents, and recovered stolen property.   [Read More]

Proposed PA Clean Streams Fund to Focus  on “Non-Point” Source Water Pollution
August 11, 2021

Proposed PA Clean Streams Fund to Focus on “Non-Point” Source Water Pollution

Pennsylvania has been blessed with over 85,000 miles of rivers and streams – the highest density of any state in the continental United States.  [Read More]

Bill Would Shine a Spotlight on Rx Costs
August 3, 2021

Bill Would Shine a Spotlight on Rx Costs

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, Americans spend $450 billion annually on prescription drugs. That staggering number accounts for 10 percent of all health spending in the United States.  [Read More]

Erie Receives $379,251 in Keystone Community Grants
August 2, 2021

Erie Receives $379,251 in Keystone Community Grants

The City of Erie and the Erie Redevelopment Authority were awarded Keystone Communities Program grants totaling $379,251 by the state Department of Community & Economic Development, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

Erie Water Authority Awarded $6.5M PENNVEST Grant
July 23, 2021

Erie Water Authority Awarded $6.5M PENNVEST Grant

The Erie City Water Authority was awarded a $6.5 million grant by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) today (July 21), according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

Senator Laughlin Calls for Investigation Into Wolf Administration’s Unemployment Compensation Error Cover Up
July 10, 2021

Senator Laughlin Calls for Investigation Into Wolf Administration’s Unemployment Compensation Error Cover Up

State Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) today called for an investigation into the Wolf administration’s attempt to cover up sweeping overcharges levied against unemployed Pennsylvanians from whom it was attempting to recoup erroneous payments.  [Read More]

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