Erie County Projects Receive State Grant Funding
HARRISBURG – The Commonwealth Financing Authority has awarded nearly $800,000 in grants to two Erie County projects, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49). Fairview Township received a $675,000 grant through the Multimodal Transportation Fund to make streetscape improvements along State Highway 20, from Franklin Road to the highway’s intersection with Avonia Road. The work planned […] [Read More]
Senators to Introduce Medical Marijuana Home Cultivation Bill
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) today announced he will join Sen. Sharif Street (D-3) in sponsoring important legislation to help those who rely on medical marijuana to address their health needs. [Read More]
Senate Approves Tax Reform Measure for Small Business Employers
The Senate effort to move Pennsylvania out of a pandemic economy and create jobs for Pennsylvanians continued with passage of additional small business tax reform legislation, Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) said today. [Read More]
Committee Approves Bill to Increase Penalties for Killing Bald or Golden Eagles
The Senate Game & Fisheries Committee reported to the full Senate legislation that seeks to increase the minimum fine and raises the penalty for killing or unlawfully taking a bald or golden eagle in Pennsylvania, according to Committee Chairman Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49). [Read More]
Senate Votes to Protect Citizens’ Private Financial Data
The Senate passed a resolution calling on Congress to oppose effort by the Biden Administration to review any private financial accounts and transactions, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) supported the measure. [Read More]
Senate Passes Bill Benefitting All Honorably Discharged Veterans
The Senate passed legislation that would clarify the Veterans Preference Law to include veterans who served honorably but were discharged with a disability before completing their initial obligation, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) who supported the bill. [Read More]