News Releases Archives - Senator Mastriano

February 10, 2026

Mastriano Announces Funding for Traffic Safety Improvements in Adams County

Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) announced today Straban Township will receive more than $105,000 in state funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Automated Red-Light Enforcement (ARLE) grant program to improve traffic safety and accessibility at key intersections. Funding will be used to update signs, pavement markings and lighting at the pedestrian crossing of Old Harrisburg Road and Johnson Drive. [Read More]

February 4, 2026

Josh Shapiro’s Hypocrisy Runs Deep — And the Media Is Helping Him Hide It

On Tuesday, Gov. Josh Shapiro stood in the State Capitol and delivered a budget speech full of buzzwords: fairness, transparency, opportunity, justice. But behind every lofty phrase was a different reality — one that exposes the core of Shapiro’s leadership: chronic hypocrisy. [Read More]

February 3, 2026

Mastriano Responds to Shapiro’s Bloated Budget

Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2026-27 budget proposal: [Read More]

February 2, 2026

Mastriano Condemns Antisemitic Rally in Philadelphia, Urges Passage of Holocaust Education Bill

Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) issued the following statement on the recent antisemitic rally in Philadelphia and the importance of passing Senate Bill 127, which requires age-appropriate Holocaust education in Pennsylvania schools. [Read More]

January 29, 2026

Mastriano Responds to Shapiro’s Reckless Remarks on Immigration Enforcement

Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s comments on national television attacking operations conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers: [Read More]

January 26, 2026

Mastriano Announces More Than $6.5 Million in Grants for Adams, Franklin County Communities

Sen. Doug Mastriano (R‑33) today announced the Commonwealth Financing Authority recently approved more than $6.5 million in grants to benefit communities across Adams and Franklin counties. These awards were obtained in conjunction and cooperation with Reps. Rich Irvin (R-81), Chad Reichard (R-90), Rob Kauffman (R-89) and Dan Moul (R-91). [Read More]

January 23, 2026

Mastriano Urges Pennsylvanians to Stay Home During Upcoming Winter Storm

Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, is urging residents to prepare for a major winter storm forecasted to impact Pennsylvania this weekend and stay off the roads so crews can work safely and efficiently. [Read More]

January 21, 2026

Mastriano Announces Low-Interest Loan to Improve Water Service in Mercersburg

Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today announced the Mercersburg Water Authority was awarded a low-interest loan of more than $3.8 million from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to construct a new water treatment facility to replace the deteriorating Buck Run water treatment facility. [Read More]

January 20, 2026

Mastriano, Reichard Announce $2.4 Million in Grants for Community Projects in Franklin County

Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Rep. Chad Reichard (R-90) announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has awarded $2.4 million in grant funding for projects in Franklin County. [Read More]

January 16, 2026

Gebhard, Mastriano Call for Stronger Action to Protect Federal Immigration Enforcement Officers

In light of recent violent protests in Minnesota targeting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) renewed their call to strengthen penalties for criminals who commit offenses against federal immigration enforcement officers and agents operating in Pennsylvania. [Read More]