October 23, 2023
Meeting to consider SB 501 and HB 269
Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]
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October 19, 2023
Senate Approves Mastriano Bill to Enhance Care at State Veterans Homes
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved a bill introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, that would enhance care by increasing oversight at Pennsylvania’s six state veterans homes. “Our state veterans homes provide an incredible service by delivering care to veterans and […] [Read More]
October 3, 2023
Mastriano to Host Operation Enduring Freedom Remembrance Ceremony Wednesday
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will host a ceremony to remember and recognize the heroic sacrifices made by U.S. military men and women during Operation Enduring Freedom at an event on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 10 a.m. at Soldier’s Grove behind the state Capitol, Harrisburg. [Read More]
September 21, 2023
Senate Committee Approves Mastriano Bill to Improve Curriculum Transparency in Schools
HARRISBURG – The state Senate Education Committee on Tuesday approved a bill introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would require schools in Pennsylvania to post online the curriculum and textbooks used in classrooms to teach students. “Openness and transparency are something we should promote in all facets of our government entities and that includes […] [Read More]
September 14, 2023
Meeting to consider SB 792 and SB 933
Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee | Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
September 13, 2023
Senate Committee Hearing Convened by Mastriano Looks at Governor Shapiro’s Cell Phone Fee Hike Proposal
With time running down and lawmakers looking to reauthorize Pennsylvania’s 911 Law before it expires in January 2024, the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), held a hearing Monday to consider changes to the law, including Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposal to increase the 911 fee by nearly 20%. [Read More]
September 7, 2023
Hearing on the Reauthorization of the 911 law
Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee | Monday, September 11, 2023 | 1:30 p.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room 1 [Read More]
August 11, 2023
Mastriano, Farmers and Mount Joy Officials to Highlight Legislation Tuesday to Protect Farmland
State Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), farmland preservation activists, local farmers and Mount Joy public officials on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 11 a.m. at Newhart’s Iron Horse Bed and Breakfast will discuss legislation the lawmaker introduced to protect farmland against solar panel overdevelopment in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
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]
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]