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E-news Updates – October 9, 2026
In this Update: Operation Enduring Freedom Event Civil Air Patrol Briefing Beagle Bill Progress (SB 381) Operation Enduring Freedom Event Measures to Support Guard Spouses & Veterans with PTSD Treat No Transport Reimbursement for EMS Agencies Veteran Service Officer Meetings Monthly Photo Submission Throwback! Senate Acts to Strengthen Property Rights School Bus Driver Safety Bill […] [Read More]
Bill to Provide “Treat, No Transport” Reimbursement for EMS Agencies Approved by Senate Committee
Legislation to assist EMS agencies by ensuring proper Medicaid reimbursement for calls in which treatment is provided but the patient is not transported to a hospital was approved by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, according to bill sponsors Sens. Doug Mastriano (R-33), Michele Brooks (R-50) and Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
Measures to Support Guard Spouses, Veterans with PTSD Approved by Senate Committee
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee advanced a bill and a resolution today to establish a loan repayment program for Pennsylvania National Guard spouses and expand treatment options for veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to committee chair Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33). [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 1471 and SR 122
Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee | Rules Committee, Conference Room [Read More]
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Reminder!
VETERAN SERVICES - CHAMBERSBURG DISTRICT OFFICE
** Our NEXT available appointment date is THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026 **
On the third Thursday of each month, starting September 17th, a Veteran Service Officer with the Pennsylvania American Legion will be available BY APPOINTMENT ONLY at my Chambersburg District Office to assist veterans and their families.
Assistance is available with:
State and Education Benefits
Military Personnel and Medical Records
Compensation and Pension Claims
Burial and Survivor benefits
Enrollment in the VA Health Care System.
📍 Chambersburg District Office
37 South Main Street, Suite 200
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone: 717-264-6100
Email: dmastriano@pasen.gov
*Please note: Office hours are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please call or email to schedule an appointment. Our NEXT available appointment date is THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
If you served our nation, we are here to serve you.
Thank you abc27 for covering our Operation Enduring Freedom Event!
Please enjoy reading my newsletter this week. Link is in bio.
Thank you to FOX43 for covering our 25th Anniversary of Operation Enduring Freedom commemoration at the Pennsylvania State Capitol yesterday.
GREAT NEWS FOR ADAMS COUNTY FARMERS!
Pennsylvania is preserving another 1,228 acres of farmland across 22 farms in 14 counties, including two right here in the 33rd Senatorial District!
Congratulations to the Adams County farming families whose land will now be protected from future development:
🌾 69 acres in Germany Township.
🌾 94 acres in Menallen Township.
With these additions, Pennsylvania has now preserved more than 671,000 acres across 6,781 farms!
Our farmers are the backbone of our rural communities. Protecting this land means safeguarding our agricultural heritage, supporting our farming families, and preserving Pennsylvania`s beautiful countryside for generations to come.
Thank you for helping keep Pennsylvania agriculture strong!
