Lampe Marina Fish Cleaning Station Project Receives Additional PFBC Funding
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has approved a $100,000 grant for the Erie-Western Port Authority’s Lampe Marina Fish Cleaning Station, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49), who chairs the Senate Game and Fisheries Committee. [Read More]
Game & Fisheries Committee to Hold Hearing on Lake Erie, Fishing Economic Impact
The Senate Game & Fisheries Committee will be holding a public hearing on July 19 at 2 p.m. to discuss the environmental improvements of Lake Erie as well as the economic impact that fishing has on the region, according to committee chair Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49). [Read More]
Senate Passes 2022-23 State Budget that Cuts Taxes, Funds Essential Services
The Senate approved a $45.2 billion General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 that meets the needs of Pennsylvanians today without creating multi-billion-dollar budget deficits in the future, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49), who voted for the measure. [Read More]
Martin, Laughlin and Yaw Applaud Establishment of $220M Pennsylvania Clean Streams Fund
Legislation establishing the landmark Pennsylvania Clean Streams Fund heads to the governor’s desk this week as part of the 2022-23 budget, Sens. Scott Martin (R-13), Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Gene Yaw (R-23) announced today. [Read More]
Sen. Laughlin: Senate Passes Legislation to Prevent Bridge Tolling
Legislation halting the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) from imposing new tolls on nine interstate bridges throughout the state was passed today by the Senate, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49). [Read More]
Laughlin’s Child Care Facility Smoke Alarm Legislation Heads to Governor
The Pennsylvania General Assembly has sent to the governor Sen. Dan Laughlin’s Senate Bill 563 to improve safety in state-regulated child care facilities, a measure he introduced in response to a tragic fire that claimed the lives of five young children in Erie in 2019. [Read More]