Mastriano Bill to Streamline Funding Program for Fire Companies, EMS Agencies Passes Senate
Legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) to make it easier for fire and EMS agencies to access state funding through the Fire and EMS Grant program was approved by the Senate today. [Read More]
Mastriano, Mehaffie Call for Congressional Medal of Honor for Maj. Richard D. Winters
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-106) today announced the introduction of resolutions in support of posthumously awarding Maj. Richard D. Winters the Congressional Medal of Honor. [Read More]
Mastriano Announces Grants Targeting School Violence Reduction
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) is pleased to announce funding was awarded to the following private schools or school entities in Adams and Franklin counties as part of the 2025-26 Targeted School Safety for Nonpublic Schools grant program: [Read More]
Mastriano Resolution Declares June “Month of the American Soldier” in Pennsylvania
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today announced the introduction of a resolution designating June 2026 as the “Month of the American Soldier” in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senate Adopts Resolution Supporting Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injuries
The Pennsylvania Senate passed a resolution today calling on Congress to support care for veterans with traumatic brain injuries. The measure was introduced by state Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), who chairs the Pennsylvania Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee. [Read More]
Mastriano Introduces Legislation to Eliminate Property Taxes for Long-Term Elderly Homeowners
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today announced plans to introduce the Sam Worley Elderly Tax Relief Act, legislation designed to provide full property tax relief to long-term elderly homeowners and allow surviving spouses to remain in their homes without financial hardship. [Read More]
Mastriano Guides Bills to Support Volunteer First Responders through Committee
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee approved five bills today to support and enhance the important work of Pennsylvania’s first responders, according to Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), who chairs the committee. [Read More]
Mastriano Shepherds Pro-Veteran Measures Through Committee
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee yesterday approved three measures aimed at supporting Pennsylvania’s 650,000 veterans, according to Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), who chairs the committee. [Read More]
Mastriano Responds to the Treatment of Littlestown Bus Driver Dave Bonhoff
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) issued the following statement today: [Read More]
Mastriano Issues Statement on the Tragic Loss of a Soldier at Letterkenny Army Depot
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, issued the following statement regarding the death of a U.S. Army soldier during a training incident Thursday morning at Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg: [Read More]
Mastriano Issues Statement on Tragic Loss of Pennsylvania State Police Trooper
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, issued the following statement in response to the fatal shooting of Pennsylvania State Police Cpl. Timothy O’Connor in Chester County: [Read More]
Mastriano Announces Funding for Traffic Safety Improvements in Adams County
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) announced today Straban Township will receive more than $105,000 in state funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Automated Red-Light Enforcement (ARLE) grant program to improve traffic safety and accessibility at key intersections. Funding will be used to update signs, pavement markings and lighting at the pedestrian crossing of Old Harrisburg Road and Johnson Drive. [Read More]
Josh Shapiro’s Hypocrisy Runs Deep — And the Media Is Helping Him Hide It
On Tuesday, Gov. Josh Shapiro stood in the State Capitol and delivered a budget speech full of buzzwords: fairness, transparency, opportunity, justice. But behind every lofty phrase was a different reality — one that exposes the core of Shapiro’s leadership: chronic hypocrisy. [Read More]
Mastriano Responds to Shapiro’s Bloated Budget
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2026-27 budget proposal: [Read More]
Mastriano Condemns Antisemitic Rally in Philadelphia, Urges Passage of Holocaust Education Bill
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) issued the following statement on the recent antisemitic rally in Philadelphia and the importance of passing Senate Bill 127, which requires age-appropriate Holocaust education in Pennsylvania schools. [Read More]