Senate Hearing Stresses Need for Western Pennsylvania Urban Search and Rescue Team
August 1, 2023

Senate Hearing Stresses Need for Western Pennsylvania Urban Search and Rescue Team

Western Pennsylvania needs its own top-tier urban search and rescue task force in Allegheny County. That was the major theme of a Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee hearing Tuesday in Coraopolis Borough chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), which focused on legislation introduced by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) to address the problem.  [Read More]

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July 26, 2023

Joint public hearing on SB 792, HB 843, and urban search & rescue teams

Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee & House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee | Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. | Allegheny County 9-1-1 Center 50 Hookstown Grade Road, Coraopolis | Watch Live  [Read More]

Mastriano Introduces Legislation to Protect Prime Farmland  from Solar Panel Overdevelopment
July 11, 2023

Mastriano Introduces Legislation to Protect Prime Farmland from Solar Panel Overdevelopment

Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today introduced legislation to prohibit large-scale solar project developments on prime Pennsylvania farmland.  [Read More]

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June 30, 2023

Senate Unanimously Approves Mastriano Legislation to Expand Fentanyl Testing

The Senate Wednesday approved legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that could save lives by expanding fentanyl testing in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Senate Committee Advances Mastriano Bill to Enact Harsher Penalties  on Drug Dealers Responsible for Overdose Deaths
June 27, 2023

Senate Committee Advances Mastriano Bill to Enact Harsher Penalties on Drug Dealers Responsible for Overdose Deaths

Drug dealers who sell drugs that lead to the poisoning death of a victim should face harsher penalties. That’s the sentiment behind a bill introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that was approved Tuesday by the Senate Judiciary Committee.  [Read More]

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June 23, 2023

Meeting to consider SR 136, HB 804 and the nomination of Acting State Fire Commissioner Thomas Cook

Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee | Monday, June 26, 2023 | 12:30 p.m. | Room 8E-A, East Wing   [Read More]

Mastriano and Senate Committee Approve Bill to Support Veteran Businesses
June 19, 2023

Mastriano and Senate Committee Approve Bill to Support Veteran Businesses

The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, which is chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), today approved three measures, including one aimed at helping veteran-owned businesses in the commonwealth.  [Read More]

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June 15, 2023

Meeting to consider SB 438, SB 531, HR 46 and the consideration of 9 National Guard Officers

Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee | Monday, June 19, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. | Hearing Room 1, NOB  [Read More]

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June 5, 2023

Mastriano to Host State Working Animal Appreciation Day Tuesday

Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) will host State Working Animal Appreciation Day on Tuesday, June 6, with animal demonstrations beginning at 10 a.m. and a noon news conference at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Soldiers Grove at the Capitol. Watch Live  [Read More]

Senate Committee Advances Mastriano Bill Supporting Veteran-owned Businesses
May 3, 2023

Senate Committee Advances Mastriano Bill Supporting Veteran-owned Businesses

The state Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee on Tuesday advanced legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would help Pennsylvania military veterans begin or expand a business.  [Read More]

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