September 11, 2024
Public hearing on the American Red Cross Past, Present, and Future
Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee | Washington Co., Agriculture Center, 7313 Sharpsburg, Boonsboro, MD [Read More]
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September 6, 2024
Senator Mastriano hosts Roundtable Discussion on the Prevention of Veterans Suicide
In recognition of September as Suicide Prevention Month, on Wednesday (September 4th), Senator Doug Mastriano, Chairman of the Pennsylvania Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee, held a Roundtable Discussion on the Prevention of Veterans Suicide at Heroes Ridge at Raven Rock (Adams County). [Read More]
September 3, 2024
Sen. Mastriano’s roundtable discussion on veterans suicides, held in Fairfield, PA
Sen. Mastriano's roundtable discussion on veterans suicides, held in Sabillasville, MD. [Read More]
July 18, 2024
The American Legion Department of Pennsylvania 105th Annual Convention
Sen. Mastriano speaks at The American Legion Department of Pennsylvania 105th Annual Convention | Watch Live [Read More]
June 27, 2024
Mastriano, Senate Committee Advance Military Promotions
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), on Wednesday advanced the nominations of nine Pennsylvania National Guard officers designated for promotion. [Read More]
June 26, 2024
PA Must Protect People and Nature from Polluting Atmospheric Experiments
Weather and climate modification are becoming increasingly prominent topics in public discussions, particularly considering current climate conditions and extreme weather events. [Read More]
June 21, 2024
Public hearing to consider the following PA National Guard Officer up for promotion: Colonel Scott D. Harron (Air National Guard), Brigadier General; Colonel Lynn M. Lee (Air National Guard), Brigadier General; Colonel Brian K. Lehew (Air National Guard), Brigadier General; Colonel Jaime E. Ramirez (Air National Guard), Brigadier General; Colonel Traci L. Wallace (Air National Guard), Brigadier General; Colonel Frank J. McGovern IV (Army National Guard), Brigadier General; Colonel Francis R. Montgomery (Army National Guard), Brigadier General; Colonel Shawn D. Wray (Army National Guard), Brigadier General; and Brigadier General John R. Pippy (Army National Guard), Major General
Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee | Room 8 E-B, East Wing [Read More]
June 12, 2024
Senate Passes Senator Mastriano’s Fire and EMS Grant Renewal Bill
Today, the Senate unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would reauthorize the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program for Pennsylvania’s 1,829 fire companies and 1,259 emergency medical service (EMS) agencies. [Read More]
June 11, 2024
Senate Approves Mastriano Bill to Expand Access to Benefits for Disabled Veterans
The state Senate today passed legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would exempt 100% of disabled veterans’ benefit payments from income calculations for any commonwealth programs or benefits. [Read More]
June 10, 2024
Mastriano to Host State Working Animal Appreciation Day Tuesday
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) will host State Working Animal Appreciation Day on Tuesday, June 11, with a noon news conference at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Soldiers Grove at the Capitol. [Read More]