The state Senate today approved legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) to establish in law the PA VETConnect program to help Pennsylvania veterans access programs, services and benefits in their communities. [Read More]
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), on Wednesday advanced the nominations of nine Pennsylvania National Guard officers designated for promotion. [Read More]
Today, the Senate unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would reauthorize the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program for Pennsylvania’s 1,829 fire companies and 1,259 emergency medical service (EMS) agencies. [Read More]
The state Senate today passed legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would exempt 100% of disabled veterans’ benefit payments from income calculations for any commonwealth programs or benefits. [Read More]
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) will host State Working Animal Appreciation Day on Tuesday, June 11, with a noon news conference at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Soldiers Grove at the Capitol. [Read More]
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), other state lawmakers, religious leaders, a member of the Israeli legislature and others will gather Monday, June 10, at 9 a.m. in the state Capitol Rotunda, Harrisburg, to show support for the nation of Israel and its people in their ongoing war in Palestine. [Read More]
The state Senate today approved legislation introduced by Sens. Doug Mastriano (R-33), Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), and Michele Brooks (R-50) that would enable Pennsylvania victims of the Norfolk Southern train wreck near East Palestine, Ohio, last year to keep more of their own money. [Read More]
Shortly after one of the worst terrorist attacks perpetrated against Israel and its people last October 7th – the Israeli 9/11 – it seemed throughout most of the world and certainly here in the United States, there was nothing but universal outcry for Israel. [Read More]
The state Senate today approved legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) to help the grieving families of deceased U.S. military veterans access their federal Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) burial benefits. [Read More]
With pro-Hamas and anti-Israel encampments being set up at higher education institutions in Pennsylvania and across the United States, state Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today introduced legislation to suspend state funding for state-owned or -related colleges and universities in the commonwealth if they support antisemitism. [Read More]
