June 7, 2024
Meeting to consider SB 1160, SB 1192 and SB 1193
Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]
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June 4, 2024
Senate Approves Mastriano, Vogel and Brooks Bill to let East Palestine Train Derailment Victims Keep More Money
The state Senate today approved legislation introduced by Sens. Doug Mastriano (R-33), Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), and Michele Brooks (R-50) that would enable Pennsylvania victims of the Norfolk Southern train wreck near East Palestine, Ohio, last year to keep more of their own money. [Read More]
May 21, 2024
Anti-Semitism on College Campuses is Shameful
Shortly after one of the worst terrorist attacks perpetrated against Israel and its people last October 7th – the Israeli 9/11 – it seemed throughout most of the world and certainly here in the United States, there was nothing but universal outcry for Israel. [Read More]
May 2, 2024
Mastriano Introduces Bill to Defund PA-Taxpayer-Funded Colleges and Universities that Support Antisemitism
With pro-Hamas and anti-Israel encampments being set up at higher education institutions in Pennsylvania and across the United States, state Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today introduced legislation to suspend state funding for state-owned or -related colleges and universities in the commonwealth if they support antisemitism. [Read More]
April 26, 2024
Mastriano Addresses New mRNA Vaccine in Pork Supply
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today provided the following statement regarding “Sequivity,” an RNA-based vaccine developed by Merck Animal Health that recently became commercially available, marking a significant development in the pork industry. [Read More]
April 24, 2024
Following $600 Million Settlement, Mastriano, Vogel and Brooks Introduce Bill to let East Palestine Train Derailment Victims Keep More Money
In the wake of the recent $600 million settlement reached by Norfolk Southern in its class-action lawsuit related to its train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, last year, state Sens. Doug Mastriano (R-33), Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), and Michele Brooks (R-50) today introduced legislation to provide a state tax deduction for Pennsylvanians who receive payments. [Read More]
April 18, 2024
Mastriano Announces $13.6 Million in Broadband Internet Grants for Adams and Franklin Counties
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today announced the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) is awarding more than $13.6 million in grants to expand access to reliable, high-speed internet in Adams and Franklin counties. [Read More]
April 12, 2024
Mastriano Announces $1.3 Million to Preserve 520 Acres of Farmland in Adams and Franklin Counties
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today announced state, county and municipal governments will invest more than $1.3 million to preserve 520 acres of farmland in Adams and Franklin counties. [Read More]
April 10, 2024
Senate Committee Approves Mastriano Bill to Help Veterans’ Families Access Burial Benefits
The state Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee Tuesday at a meeting chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) approved three measures, including one bill to alert the family members of deceased veterans about federal burial benefits. [Read More]
April 8, 2024
Mastriano Introduces Bill to Divest PA from Chinese Communist Party; Treasurer Garrity Announces Support for Divestment Plan
In an effort to combat the influx of fentanyl into Pennsylvania communities and take a stand against moral transgressions, state Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today introduced a bill to divest all commonwealth holdings in companies controlled by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). [Read More]