Op-Eds Archives - Page 2 of 6 - Senator Mastriano

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

Defending Liberty: The Right to Bear Arms Act Reaffirms Pennsylvania’s Historic Stand for Freedom

The right to bear arms is not just another issue up for political debate. It is a cornerstone of American freedom, a shield against tyranny and a fundamental protection for every law-abiding citizen. [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 20, 2025

No Patient Left Alone Act: Defending Dignity, Compassion and Human Connection

Imagine fighting for your life in a hospital room, scared and in pain – yet completely alone. [Read More]

February 6, 2025

We Must Protect Women and Follow the Science

It’s hard to imagine we live in a world where people are willing to sacrifice the safety of women in favor of catering to people who are unwilling to accept biological realities. [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

Protecting Pennsylvania’s Food Supply: The Food Purity Protection Act

Imagine sitting down for a meal with your family, confident that the food on your plate is exactly as nature intended – fresh, unaltered and free from hidden substances. [Read More]

January 27, 2025

Time for Shapiro to Step Up and Protect Pennsylvanians with Border Security

Amid an escalating crisis at the southern border, Pennsylvania has an opportunity to act decisively. [Read More]

December 19, 2024

A Christmas Miracle

By Sen. Doug Mastriano In the summer of 1776, New York buzzed with tension as Commander-in-Chief George Washington readied his troops for an imminent British attack. The storm broke on Aug. 27 with British General William Howe’s forces clashing against Washington’s Continental Army. The battlefield echoed with the cries of soldiers, and the ground was […] [Read More]

October 31, 2024

Securing Line of Duty Death Benefits for All Our Fallen Heroes’ Children

I am always awed by the dedication of those who put their lives on the line to ensure the safety of our communities. We owe them much, though we can never fully repay their service and sacrifice. [Read More]