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Senate Approves Laughlin Bill to Support Farmers
June 9, 2020

Senate Approves Laughlin Bill to Support Farmers

The Senate today (June 9) approved a measure introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) to help Pennsylvania’s farmers by updating state law regarding multipurpose agriculture vehicles (MAV).  [Read More]

Senator Laughlin Slams Erie County’s Continued “Yellow” Status
June 5, 2020

Senator Laughlin Slams Erie County’s Continued “Yellow” Status

Senator Dan Laughlin issued the following statement regarding Erie County’s continued status as a “yellow” county under the Administration’s COVID-19 reopening plan. “I was disappointed last week that Erie County wasn’t moving to the ‘green’ phase today. Now, I am beyond irritated that we are being held in limbo for yet another week. I have no […]  [Read More]

Get Out: Get Active this Summer
June 3, 2020

Get Out: Get Active this Summer

Spring 2020, a time that most of us would just like to forget, is about to fade into the history books and we are moving into the new reality of Summer time in Northwest Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Senator Laughlin Pushed For Homestead Exemption as Part of State Budget
May 29, 2020

Senator Laughlin Pushed For Homestead Exemption as Part of State Budget

Recognizing the deep impact the loss of gaming revenue from the closure of facilities like Presque Isle Downs & Casino would have on state funding for the homestead exemptions provided by local school districts to ease the property tax burden on homeowners, Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) pushed for additional funding in the state budget package approved by the General Assembly on Thursday.  [Read More]

Senator Laughlin Questions Erie County’s Continued “Yellow” Status
May 29, 2020

Senator Laughlin Questions Erie County’s Continued “Yellow” Status

Senator Dan Laughlin issued the following statement regarding Erie County’s continued status as a “yellow” county under the Administration’s COVID-19 reopening plan.  [Read More]

Erie County to Receive $24.3 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funds
May 28, 2020

Erie County to Receive $24.3 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funds

Erie County will receive more than $24.3 million from the state for its COVID-19 relief efforts, according to Senator Dan Laughlin, who supported passage of the bill providing that money.  [Read More]

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