More than $4.2 million in state grants have been allocated for infrastructure projects across Erie County, according to an announcement by Senator Dan Laughlin. The funding comes from the Pennsylvania Small Water & Sewer Program (SWS) and the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF), with $2,059,362 awarded through SWS and $2,150,000 from MTF.
“These investments are essential to ensuring safe, reliable infrastructure for our communities,” said Senator Laughlin. “From clean drinking water to safer roads and pedestrian access, these projects will strengthen Erie County and position us for future growth.”
Combined, the two programs will provide $4,209,362 in state support for local municipalities to upgrade water and sewer systems and improve transportation connections.
“I work tirelessly in Harrisburg to advocate for projects like these and others that make our region safer, more accessible, and better prepared for the future,” Laughlin said.
Senator Daniel Laughlin serves the 49th District in the Pennsylvania State Senate. His district covers nearly all of Erie County, including the city of Erie as well as several townships and boroughs (official website). As a senator since 2016 who won reelection in both 2020 and 2024 (official website), Laughlin has focused on policies that encourage job creation, limit government spending, ease tax burdens on businesses, and promote community investment (official website).
Laughlin’s efforts have previously resulted in significant investments for Erie County organizations. These include over $3 million in state tax credits, $10 million directed toward water infrastructure improvements, and $13.4 million secured in federal broadband funding (official website).
In addition to his legislative work on infrastructure improvements, Laughlin has led bipartisan initiatives addressing issues such as cannabis legalization and government reform (official website). He also maintains offices in both Harrisburg and Erie to serve constituents (official website).
For further information about these grant programs or other constituent services provided by Senator Laughlin’s office, residents can visit www.dced.pa.gov or contact his office directly.
