Senator Laughlin Announces Efforts to ‘LIGHT UP’ Presque Isle During 2020 Holiday Season
We could all use some uplifting news right now. Senator Dan Laughlin is working with the state Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, the Presque Isle Partnership, and Penelec First Energy, to hold a festive light display on Presque Isle to celebrate the 2020 Holiday Season. [Read More]
New Laws Focus on Public Safety Issues
When historians look back at the General Assembly’s 2019-20 Legislative Session, the focus will undoubtedly be on our efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic. That crisis has taken a tremendous toll on our Commonwealth, our economy and our families. [Read More]
Erie Technical Institutes Awarded State COVID-19 Safety Grants
Two local technical institutions were today (August 3) awarded state grants to help them safely reopen as Pennsylvania continues to address the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Senate Votes to Restore Transparency in State Government
Pennsylvanians would maintain access to public records during a disaster declaration under a bill approved by the Senate this week, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Bill Providing for Local Bans on Fireworks Advances
Legislation giving many Pennsylvania cities – including Erie – the option to ban commercial fireworks received Senate approval this week and was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Senate Approves Constitutional Amendment Requiring Legislative Vote on Extended Disaster Declarations
The Senate today approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would limit the length of future emergency disaster declarations unless an extension is approved by the General Assembly, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]