October 17, 2017

Senate Approves Senator Laughlin’s Consumer Protection Measure

The Senate today (October 17) approved a measure introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) that will better protect consumers from unreasonably excessive building inspection fees and unnecessary construction costs. Listen     [Read More]

Senators Promote Western PA as Home for Amazon HQ2
September 13, 2017

Senators Promote Western PA as Home for Amazon HQ2

Attached is a letter sent to Governor Tom Wolf today by a group of Senators representing Western Pennsylvania, led by Senator Dan Laughlin of Erie, urging the Administration to aggressively market Western Pennsylvania as a location for Amazon’s proposed second headquarters facility.   [Read More]

Laughlin to host roundtable on blight and revitalization issues with key Senate committee, local leaders
September 11, 2017

Laughlin to host roundtable on blight and revitalization issues with key Senate committee, local leaders

Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) will host a key senate committee in Erie next week to collaborate with local elected officials and leaders on solutions to Erie and other local community’s blight and revitalization issues.  [Read More]

Senator Laughlin Issues Statement on GE Transportation Announcement
July 27, 2017

Senator Laughlin Issues Statement on GE Transportation Announcement

Senator Dan Laughlin issued the following statement on GE Transportation’s plans to end locomotive production at its Lawrence Park Township plant by the end of 2018  [Read More]

Erie Schools Receive $15 Million Boost in FY 2017-18 Budget
June 30, 2017

Erie Schools Receive $15 Million Boost in FY 2017-18 Budget

The state’s Fiscal Year 2017-18 budget includes $15 million in additional state funding for the Erie School District, a boost requested by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie), according to Senate Republican Leadership.  [Read More]

Senate Approves School Safety Bill
June 29, 2017

Senate Approves School Safety Bill

The Senate approved legislation on Wednesday (June 28) that would give school boards the option of allowing licensed and trained staff to carry firearms on school property, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who voted in support of the measure.  [Read More]

 
June 20, 2017

Senator Laughlin Honors Former Senator William Sesler

Senator Dan Laughlin led the Pennsylvania State Senate in a ceremony on Monday (June 19) to honor the life and legacy of former Senator William G. Sesler, who passed away on May 22 at the age of 89.   Listen  [Read More]

Committee Approves Senator Laughlin’s Consumer Protection Measure
June 13, 2017

Committee Approves Senator Laughlin’s Consumer Protection Measure

The Senate Labor & Industry Committee today (June 13) approved a measure introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) that will better protect consumers from unreasonably excessive building inspection fees and unnecessary construction costs.  [Read More]

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Deadline Extended to End of Year
June 12, 2017

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Deadline Extended to End of Year

The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program deadline for older adults and residents with disabilities to apply for rebates of rent and property taxes paid in 2016 has been extended to December 31, 2017, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

Senate Sends Pension Reform Plan to the House
June 5, 2017

Senate Sends Pension Reform Plan to the House

The pension reform bill approved by the Senate today (June 5) will bring public employee retirement benefits closer to private industry standards and help school district address escalating costs that must be borne by local taxpayers, according to Senator Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

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