The Commonwealth Financing Authority today (August 17) awarded grants totaling $3,492,388 for local water and sewer system improvements, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
An innovative economic and community development agency now available locally will spark the revitalization of Erie’s East Side, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who worked with a group of area leaders to bring the program to the community. [Read More]
Eight local school systems were today (August 7) awarded $235,761 in state Continuing of Education Equity Grants (CEEG) to provide them with additional resources to help students succeed, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
We could all use some uplifting news right now. Senator Dan Laughlin is working with the state Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, the Presque Isle Partnership, and Penelec First Energy, to hold a festive light display on Presque Isle to celebrate the 2020 Holiday Season. [Read More]
When historians look back at the General Assembly’s 2019-20 Legislative Session, the focus will undoubtedly be on our efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic. That crisis has taken a tremendous toll on our Commonwealth, our economy and our families. [Read More]
Two local technical institutions were today (August 3) awarded state grants to help them safely reopen as Pennsylvania continues to address the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Pennsylvanians would maintain access to public records during a disaster declaration under a bill approved by the Senate this week, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Legislation giving many Pennsylvania cities – including Erie – the option to ban commercial fireworks received Senate approval this week and was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
The Senate today approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would limit the length of future emergency disaster declarations unless an extension is approved by the General Assembly, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
The Senate approved bipartisan legislation today that could help create thousands of family-sustaining jobs and provide a boost to Pennsylvania’s energy economy, according to Senator Dan Laughlin [Read More]
