Erie County Recreation Projects Share $390,500 in State Grants
November 14, 2019

Erie County Recreation Projects Share $390,500 in State Grants

Recreation improvement projects for Erie County municipalities in the 49th Senatorial District were awarded $390,500 in Community Parks, Small Community and Partnership grants by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

Lawrence Park Township Receives $363,800 State Grant
November 12, 2019

Lawrence Park Township Receives $363,800 State Grant

The Commonwealth Financing Authority today (November 12) awarded a $363,800 state Multimodal Transportation Fund grant to Lawrence Park Township, Erie County, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. Lawrence Park Township will use the funding to repair several inadequate and deteriorating roadways, including:  [Read More]

Millcreek Township Receives $2.5 Million State Grant
November 12, 2019

Millcreek Township Receives $2.5 Million State Grant

The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) today (November 12) awarded a $2.5 million state Multimodal Transportation Fund grant to Millcreek Township, Erie County, according to Senator Dan Laughlin and Representative Ryan Bizzarro.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Bill Promoting Telemedicine in Pennsylvania
October 30, 2019

Senate Approves Bill Promoting Telemedicine in Pennsylvania

The Senate today (October 30) approved legislation aimed at promoting telemedicine in Pennsylvania as a way to overcome barriers to quality patient care created by distance and reduce the costs of those services, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, a supporter of the bill.  [Read More]

Bill to Prevent Student Athlete Sudden Cardiac Arrest Deaths Advances
October 30, 2019

Bill to Prevent Student Athlete Sudden Cardiac Arrest Deaths Advances

The Senate approved legislation on Wednesday to help student athletes and their parents take steps to prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the measure.  [Read More]

Senate Votes to Strengthen Older Adult Protective Services
October 29, 2019

Senate Votes to Strengthen Older Adult Protective Services

Legislation to better protect Pennsylvania’s senior citizen population by overhauling the Older Adult Protective Services Act (OAPSA) was approved by the Senate today (October 29), according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Bill to Protect Health Care Practitioners and Technicians
October 29, 2019

Senate Approves Bill to Protect Health Care Practitioners and Technicians

The Senate voted on Monday to extend new protections to members of the healthcare community by strengthening penalties for assaults against health care practitioners and technicians, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported the measure.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Bill Requiring Drivers Clear Snow/Ice from Vehicles
October 22, 2019

Senate Approves Bill Requiring Drivers Clear Snow/Ice from Vehicles

The Senate approved a measure on Monday (October 21) that would require drivers to remove ice and snow from their vehicles, according to Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49), a co-sponsor of the bill. Senate Bill 114 now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration.  [Read More]

Major Erie Water Project Awarded $32M in PENNVEST Funding
October 16, 2019

Major Erie Water Project Awarded $32M in PENNVEST Funding

A major water system project in Erie was awarded $32 million in funding from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) today (October 16), according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

 
October 8, 2019

Senator Laughlin Hosts Erie Roundtable Discussion on Family Care Act

State Senator Dan Laughlin hosted a roundtable discussion today (October 8) at the Pennsylvania Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home in Erie on his Family Care Act legislation.     [Read More]

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