Laughlin Announces $4.2 Million in Grant Funding for Community and Youth Programs in Erie
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) announced significant investments in Erie’s community safety and youth development through the approval of Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) and Building Opportunity through Out-of-School Time (BOOST) grants by the School Safety and Security Committee. [Read More]
Laughlin Appointed Chair of Senate Law and Justice Committee
Following being sworn into office on Tuesday, Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) was appointed as chair of the Senate Law and Justice Committee. [Read More]
Laughlin Sworn in for Third PA Senate Term
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) was officially sworn in today for his third term in the Pennsylvania State Senate. Laughlin continues to represent the 49th Senatorial District, encompassing most of Erie County. The swearing-in ceremony officially starts the Pennsylvania General Assembly’s 2025-26 legislative session. [Read More]
New Legislative Session, New Possibilities in the PA Capitol
Happy New Year! With the new year comes a new two-year legislative session and new possibilities for the Pennsylvania Senate, as well as the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. [Read More]
Erie CRIZ Application Approved
After nearly eight years of advocacy and working toward the goal, Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) is proud to announce Erie’s application for Pennsylvania’s City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) program has been approved. [Read More]
Gannon University Receives $40,000 to Combat Campus Sexual Assault
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced Gannon University has received a $40,000 It’s On Us PA grant to help combat sexual assault on campus. [Read More]