January 28, 2022
Laughlin to Introduce Cocktails-to-Go Legislation
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]
News Releases
January 25, 2022
Senate Passes New Funding for Hospitals, Health Care Workers
The state Senate today approved critical funding for hospitals and frontline health care workers who continue to keep Pennsylvanians safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-49, said. [Read More]
January 19, 2022
Senate advances bill to require timely notification to victims when data breach occurs within state agencies
The Senate advanced a measure that will require state agencies to notify victims of a data breach within one week. [Read More]
December 15, 2021
Senate Approves Landmark Bipartisan Broadband Legislation
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) applauded the Senate’s unanimous passage of House Bill 2071 to improve access to high-speed internet in underserved communities by creating the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA). [Read More]
December 15, 2021
Senate Passes Comprehensive Probation Reform
The Senate today approved probation reform measures aimed at reducing the amount of taxpayer dollars spent on the system while better integrating probationers into society, Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) said. [Read More]
December 14, 2021
Senate Approves Acts to Increase Job Growth Around PA Airports
Continuing efforts to restore Pennsylvania’s economic vitality, the Senate today approved legislation to spur job growth in and around airports across the commonwealth, said Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49). [Read More]
December 13, 2021
Senate Votes to Provide Parents with Online Access to their Children’s School Curriculum
Parents would have greater ability to review what their children are being taught in school through curriculum transparency legislation approved today by the state Senate, Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) said. [Read More]
December 13, 2021
Senate Approves Plan to Increase Public-Private Partnerships, Boost Employment
The Senate passed legislation focused on increasing public-private partnerships and boosting employment opportunities, said Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49). [Read More]
December 6, 2021
Erie Bayfront Expansion Receives $3 Million State Grant
A $3 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant was awarded to the Erie County Convention Center Authority to construct an indoor market house on Erie’s west bayfront, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49). [Read More]
December 3, 2021
Erie Children’s Museum Receives $5 million State Grant
A $5 million grant was awarded to the expERIEnce Children's Museum Facility through the state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49). [Read More]