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December 11, 2023

Senate Approves Laughlin’s Public Transportation Modernization Bill

The state Senate today unanimously passed legislation that would modernize the management of Pennsylvania’s public transportation systems, said bill sponsor Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49).  [Read More]

Laughlin Applauds Commonwealth Court Ruling Against PA Joining RGGI
November 2, 2023

Laughlin Applauds Commonwealth Court Ruling Against PA Joining RGGI

The Commonwealth Court has ruled the effort to force Pennsylvania into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), which would have created a tax on Pennsylvania energy and raised electricity bills statewide, violates the Pennsylvania Constitution, announced Sen. Dan Laughlin.  [Read More]

Garage Floor Drain Discharge Bill Reported from Committee
October 24, 2023

Garage Floor Drain Discharge Bill Reported from Committee

The state Senate Environmental Resources and Energy reported to the full Senate legislation, Senate Bill 265, that would allow garage floor drains to be discharged to a treatment tank of an on-lot sewage system, said the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-49.  [Read More]

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October 19, 2023

Laughlin, Williams Introduce Bipartisan Drug Overdose Treatment Legislation

Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Anthony Williams (D-8) have introduced bipartisan legislation, Senate Bill 962, aimed at helping individuals regain control of their lives following a drug overdose in which a life-sustaining medication was administered.  [Read More]

Laughlin, Williams to Introduce Drug Overdose Treatment Legislation
October 16, 2023

Laughlin, Williams to Introduce Drug Overdose Treatment Legislation

Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Anthony Williams (D-8) will introduce legislation aimed at helping individuals regain control of their lives following a drug overdose in which a life-sustaining medication was administered.  [Read More]

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September 20, 2023

Laughlin Remembers Fuller Hose Co. Firefighter Shawn Giles on Senate Floor

The Pennsylvania Senate today unanimously approved a condolence resolution sponsored by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) to remember Fuller Hose Company #1 Firefighter Shawn Giles who was tragically killed on Aug. 20, 2023, by a speeding motorist while directing traffic at an accident scene.  [Read More]

Laughlin’s Public Transportation Modernization Bill Reported from Committee
September 19, 2023

Laughlin’s Public Transportation Modernization Bill Reported from Committee

The state Senate Transportation Committee reported to the full Senate legislation that would modernize the management of Pennsylvania’s public transportation systems, said bill sponsor, Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49).  [Read More]

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September 18, 2023

Senate Approves Bill to Limit Financial Burden on Private Individuals Helping to Protect Lake Erie’s Coastline Against Erosion

The state Senate has approved legislation seeking to limit the financial burden placed on private individuals helping to minimize coastal erosion on Lake Erie, said bill sponsor, Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49).  [Read More]

PA Veterans Service Award Medal Ceremony on Sept. 15
September 14, 2023

PA Veterans Service Award Medal Ceremony on Sept. 15

Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) will be joined by retired Major Joe Pfadt, founder of “Warriors to Washington,” to present three Pennsylvania Veterans Service Award medals during a 4 p.m. ceremony on Friday, Sept. 15 at Presque Isle Downs & Casino, 8199 Perry Highway, Erie, PA.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Critical Budget Implementation Bills
August 30, 2023

Senate Approves Critical Budget Implementation Bills

The Senate advanced two bills to implement key parts of the 2023-24 budget and drive out funding to schools, hospitals, EMS providers, higher education, libraries and more, according to Sen Dan Laughlin (R-49). These fiscal code bills take an important step to further finalize portions of the state budget which require implementation language.  [Read More]

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