Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49), chair of the Senate Majority Policy Committee, will be meeting with local Erie leaders and stakeholders to discuss the recent public hearing on human trafficking. The meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, Jan. 18, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Crime Victim Center in Erie, PA.The purpose of the meeting is to provide an update on the Jan. 11 hearing and to discuss how the Erie community can work together to combat human trafficking. Approximately 20 local leaders are expected to participate in the event.Sen. Laughlin is committed to...
The impact fee on unconventional natural gas wells in Pennsylvania has resulted in over $321,000 being allocated to two communities in Erie County. Senator Dan Laughlin has highlighted the importance of a diverse energy portfolio in the state and the positive impact that natural gas has had on Pennsylvania's energy policy.Laughlin stated, "Not only does this fuel source deliver us the energy we need, but it also generates vital funding for projects throughout the state, and I’m glad communities in Erie County are benefitting from that funding."The funds have been...