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Laughlin Encourages Pennsylvanians to Train to Become Waterways Conservation Officers
October 15, 2021

Laughlin Encourages Pennsylvanians to Train to Become Waterways Conservation Officers

Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie), as chair of the Senate Game and Fisheries Committee, announced that the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is recruiting its 25th class of Waterways Conservation Officer (WCO) Trainees at its H.R. Stackhouse School of Fishery Conservation and Watercraft Safety.  [Read More]

Fish and Boat Commission is Accepting Boating Facility Grant Applications, Laughlin Says
October 15, 2021

Fish and Boat Commission is Accepting Boating Facility Grant Applications, Laughlin Says

Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) announced that the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is accepting applications for its Boating Facility Grant Program through Dec. 30 to help communities capitalize on the surge in new boating activity.  [Read More]

Laughlin Announces Fish and Boat Commission Grants to Improve Lake Erie Fishing Access
October 14, 2021

Laughlin Announces Fish and Boat Commission Grants to Improve Lake Erie Fishing Access

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is accepting applications for its Erie Access Improvement Grant Program through Dec. 30, according to Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie).  [Read More]

Senators Laughlin and Street Introduce First Bipartisan Bill to Legalize the Adult Use of Cannabis in Pennsylvania
October 12, 2021

Senators Laughlin and Street Introduce First Bipartisan Bill to Legalize the Adult Use of Cannabis in Pennsylvania

State Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) and State Senator Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia) introduced bipartisan legislation this week to legalize the adult use of marijuana in Pennsylvania.   [Read More]

Senate Approves Extension of Program to Battle Opioid Abuse
September 30, 2021

Senate Approves Extension of Program to Battle Opioid Abuse

The state Senate today approved a bill that continues a program designed to help doctors and pharmacists battle opioid abuse, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie), who supported the bill.  [Read More]

Legislature Acts to Extend Pandemic Waivers of Government Regulations
September 30, 2021

Legislature Acts to Extend Pandemic Waivers of Government Regulations

The state Senate on Wednesday, September 29, voted to extend waivers of an array of regulatory statutes, rules and regulations to aid in Pennsylvania’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie). The bill is now in the hands of the governor awaiting enactment.  [Read More]

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