March 5, 2025
Mastriano Bill Would Honor Korean War Veterans
Legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) would officially recognize July 27 as “Korean War Armistice Day” in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Author: Tiffany P
March 4, 2025
Budget Hearing Q&A: PEMA/Fire Commissioner (Part 2)
Senator Doug Mastriano questions PEMA Director Randy Padfield and Fire Commissioner Thomas Cook during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the PA Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the State Office of Fire Commissioner. Senator Mastriano is the chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Management Committee. [Read More]
March 4, 2025
All Pennsylvania Students Deserve Access to a High-Quality Education
Pennsylvania’s public education system is failing far too many of our children. Despite record-high spending and continuous promises of reform, our students’ academic performance is declining, parents have little say in their children’s education and bureaucratic inefficiencies continue to waste resources. Why should a child’s future be determined by their zip code? Why should parents be forced to accept underperforming schools when better options exist? [Read More]
February 27, 2025
Mastriano’s Right to Bear Arms Act Would Block Restrictive Policies
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) re-introduced the Pennsylvania Right to Bear Arms Act to reaffirm the state’s historic stand for freedom and protect a right that predates even the United States Constitution. [Read More]
February 25, 2025
Protecting the Rights of Concealed Carry Holders Across State Lines
The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees the right to keep and bear arms, a fundamental freedom that has defined American identity and self-reliance for more than two-and-a-half centuries. Yet, despite this constitutional protection, law-abiding gun owners face a growing challenge: the inconsistency of firearm laws across state lines, which has led to unfair detentions, legal battles and the infringement of individual rights. [Read More]
February 24, 2025
Mastriano Announces $704,000 in Grants to Fix a Local Road and Bridge
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today announced that state grants totaling more than $704,000 for road and bridge improvements have been awarded to the 33rd District through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). [Read More]
February 19, 2025
Mastriano Introduces No Patient Left Alone Act
To allow patients to have the support of loved ones, Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) introduced the No Patient Left Alone Act. [Read More]
February 5, 2025
Shapiro’s Budget: Fantasy Versus Reality for Pennsylvanians
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed budget is strikingly disconnected from the reality faced by everyday Pennsylvanians; one must wonder – what planet is he on? Valued at a staggering $51 billion, this boondoggle, which plays fast and loose with the numbers, represents an astonishing increase of $3.6 billion – equating to a 7.5% hike from the previous year. Let’s be crystal clear: this type of reckless spending is not only unrealistic but also unsustainable, placing additional burdens on hard-working citizens who are already grappling with the consequences of Shapiro’s erratic energy policies. [Read More]
January 31, 2025
Confirmation hearing for Acting Adjutant General John R. Pippy, PA Department of Military & Veterans Affairs
Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee | Hearing Room 1, North Office Building [Read More]
January 30, 2025
Mastriano: Committee Advances Five Veterans Measures at First Meeting
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee held its first meeting of the 2025-25 legislative session yesterday and reported five measures supporting Pennsylvania’s veterans, according to Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), committee chairman. [Read More]