New Budget Boosts Funding For Erie Schools
The new Fiscal Year 2019-20 budget provides significant increases in Basic Education Funding (BEF) for all school districts in the 49th Senatorial District, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. House Bill 790 increases state support for all levels of education, with BEF increasing by $160 million statewide. [Read More]
Senator Laughlin’s Crime Victim Bill Signed into Law
Legislation introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin to provide stronger protections for crime victims and ensure they have more opportunities to participate in the judicial process was signed into law by the Governor. [Read More]
New Budget Promotes Workforce Development Efforts in PA
The Senate today approved a Fiscal Year 2019-20 spending plan that includes no tax increases, provides funding for essential services, promotes workforce development efforts, bolsters education spending at all levels and makes a substantial investment in the state Rainy Day Fund, according to Senator Dan Laughlin. [Read More]
Senate Approves Sunday Hunting Bill
The Senate today (June 26) approved legislation that would empower the Pennsylvania Game Commission to allow hunting on up to three Sundays, according to Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) prime sponsor of the bill. Listen [Read More]
Senator Laughlin Applauds Highmark/UPMC Agreement
Senator Dan Laughlin issued the following statement in response to today’s announcement of a 10-year contract between UPMC and Highmark that ensures patients will continue to have access to the physicians and services they need. [Read More]
Senator Laughlin’s Crime Victim Bill Sent to Governor
Legislation introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin to provide stronger protections for crime victims and ensure they have more opportunities to participate in the judicial process received final legislative approval today (June 19) and is now headed to the Governor for enactment into law. [Read More]