Senator Dan Laughlin

Yesterday’s Veterans Breakfast was a great reminder of what matters most. Always an honor to spend time with those who served. Thank you for your sacrifice. Proud to represent you.

Honored to spend the morning with 250 incredible veterans at our annual Veterans Breakfast 🇺🇸 My favorite event of the yea, an opportunity to say thank you and recognize those who’ve given so much. See you next year! And thank you to our partners who made it possible.

🚨 UPDATE: We now have a bill number for Ainmee's Law! (SB 1311) Aimee’s Law will create a public animal abuse registry and strengthen accountability for those who harm animals. Let’s get Aimee’s Law to the Governor’s desk!

This course gives individuals with disabilities a chance to push themselves, have fun, and feel accomplished. I’ve always been proud to support the Barber National Institute and their work for local families. I’m looking forward to this! buff.ly/EfkWwJf

Honored to join the Erie Humane Society’s Mutt Gala tonight. Proud to highlight Aimee’s Law—creating a public animal abuse registry to hold offenders accountable and help prevent future cruelty.

Pennsylvania’s 2018 map was struck down by the PA Supreme Court. Across the country, “independent commissions” in NY (2022–23), MI (2023), and WA (2023) still ended in court fights or failed maps. No commission is truly independent today. WATCH: buff.ly/zHzJxE3

At the ribbon cutting for the new Center for Health Sciences. This partnership will fast-track training and fill in-demand hospital jobs. Proud to support the future of healthcare in our region.

It’s Rural Road Safety Week, recognized by the American Farm Bureau Federation. With spring planting underway, watch for slow-moving farm equipment on the road — some sprayers can extend up to 120 feet. Slow down, stay alert, and give farmers plenty of space.

This is exactly the point. It's is about access for everyone who wants to participate. When the season starts on a weekday, kids are in school and many working Pennsylvanians are on the job. That means missed opportunities Opening on a Saturday, changes everything.

Earlier this week I visited Conneaut Township to hear about their needs and celebrate local accomplishments. Getting out across the district is one of the best parts of the job—every community is different, but many needs are shared.

Proud to share that we’ve secured $1.5 million in funding for Erie County through BOOST and VIP grants to support programs that keep our kids safe, engaged, and on the right path. Read more here: buff.ly/E5Hv9XO

Clean, safe water matters and Erie is getting a major upgrade 💧 Today we announced $10 million in funding through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority to improve local water infrastructure. Read more here: buff.ly/mhA7o3h

Our Veterans Breakfast is coming up on April 29. Be sure to register soon as seats are filling quickly. I look forward to spending the morning with those who have served and showing our appreciation for your sacrifice. Register here: buff.ly/kJoYkR8

Great visit this morning at GrowErie with the Erie County Redevelopment Authority. This innovative greenhouse at Savocchio Park is producing fresh, local food while representing a meaningful investment in Erie’s future and economic growth.

Our Veterans Breakfast is filling up fast. If you plan to attend, please sign up soon, we’d be honored to have you join us as we recognize those who served. Sign up now: buff.ly/kJoYkR8

Proud to stand up for our schools across the 49th District. From delivering critical funding in the past to continuing the fight today, I’ll always work to ensure our students, teachers, and families have the support they deserve.

Out in the district today visiting Union City and Amity Township to take a closer look at projects that have applied for state funding. I always enjoy seeing these efforts firsthand and hearing directly from local leaders about how these investments can make a difference.

Welcome home, National Champions Gannon University! Way to make our community proud! 🏆

Happy Easter to you and your family! As we celebrate this special day, I hope it brings you peace, joy, and time with the people who matter most. Wishing everyone a safe and blessed holiday.

Air travel plays a critical role in connecting our region to opportunity—and we can’t afford to fall behind. My proposed legisltion, the AIR Act is focused on making smart, long-term investments that help our local airports compete and attract new service, right here at home.