Mastriano Introduces Legislation to Improve Curriculum Transparency in Schools
March 22, 2023

Mastriano Introduces Legislation to Improve Curriculum Transparency in Schools

Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) announced today that he introduced legislation to empower more parents to have an active role in oversight of what their children are taught.  [Read More]

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March 21, 2023

Norfolk Southern CEO at Senate Committee Hearing: Ignition of Rail Cars Following East Palestine Trainwreck was a ‘Success’

  HARRISBURG – The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), heard testimony Monday from Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw, who described as a “success” the intentional ignition of dangerous chemicals in five railroad cars following the company’s trainwreck on Feb. 3 in East Palestine, Ohio, just west of […]  [Read More]

Norfolk Southern CEO to Appear Before Senate Committee Monday
March 17, 2023

Norfolk Southern CEO to Appear Before Senate Committee Monday

Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw is scheduled to appear before the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), at a hearing on Monday, March 20, at 10 a.m. in Room 8EB of the state Capitol.  [Read More]

Mastriano Bill to Expand Access to Benefits for Disabled Veterans Passed Unanimously by Senate
March 10, 2023

Mastriano Bill to Expand Access to Benefits for Disabled Veterans Passed Unanimously by Senate

The Senate this week unanimously passed legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would exempt 100% of disabled veterans’ benefit payment from income calculations for any commonwealth program or benefit.  [Read More]

Mastriano Measure to Combat Elder Abuse Passed Unanimously by Senate Committe
March 9, 2023

Mastriano Measure to Combat Elder Abuse Passed Unanimously by Senate Committe

The Senate Aging and Youth Committee on Monday in Harrisburg unanimously passed legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) to help combat financial crimes that target senior citizens.  [Read More]

Mastriano, Senate Committee to Meet Wednesday to Hear from Norfolk Southern CEO and Vote on Bills
March 7, 2023

Mastriano, Senate Committee to Meet Wednesday to Hear from Norfolk Southern CEO and Vote on Bills

One week after Chairman Doug Mastriano (R-33) and the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee subpoenaed Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw to compel the executive to appear before the body and provide testimony, the committee is scheduled to meet Wednesday, March 8, at 9 a.m., in Hearing Room 1 of the North Office Building to hear from Shaw and vote on several bills.  [Read More]

Mastriano Calls Shapiro Budget Proposal a Reckless Spending Binge
March 7, 2023

Mastriano Calls Shapiro Budget Proposal a Reckless Spending Binge

 Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today released the following statement after Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his first budget address to a joint session of the state House and Senate in Harrisburg:  [Read More]

Senate Committee Subpoenas Norfolk Southern CEO Following Bipartisan Vote on Mastriano Proposal
March 1, 2023

Senate Committee Subpoenas Norfolk Southern CEO Following Bipartisan Vote on Mastriano Proposal

The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee this morning in Harrisburg approved with bipartisan support a measure introduced by Chairman Doug Mastriano (R-33) to subpoena Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw to appear before the committee in a hearing on Wednesday, March 8. The final vote was 9-1 in favor of issuing the subpoena.  [Read More]

Mastriano Applauds Opening of PA Health Clinic for Residents Affected by Norfolk Southern Train Wreck
February 28, 2023

Mastriano Applauds Opening of PA Health Clinic for Residents Affected by Norfolk Southern Train Wreck

State Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) hosted a Senate committee hearing last week in Monaca, Beaver County, to hear from residents impacted by the Norfolk Southern train wreck. Less than a week after learning at the hearing that local families need a health clinic to serve Pennsylvania residents, Mastriano asked the administration to commit to deploying a clinic to the area, replete with toxicologists and other specialists to provide free and immediate help to the residents.  In response, the administration announced Monday that the PA Department of Health finally has plans to open a clinic today.  [Read More]

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February 23, 2023

Mastriano Hosts Hearing Highlighting Effects of Norfolk Southern Train Wreck

Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee Chairman Doug Mastriano (R-33) today hosted a hearing at Beaver County Community College, where local residents shared their stories in the wake of the Norfolk Southern train wreck in East Palestine, Ohio.  [Read More]

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