Mastriano Announces Nearly $2.4 Million in Funding for Gettysburg Foundry Site Development
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today announced nearly $2.4 million in state funding will be used to redevelop the former Gettysburg Foundry site in Adams County. [Read More]
Senate Approves Mastriano Bill to Establish Vietnam War Veterans Day in PA
The state Senate Wednesday advanced a bill introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would mark March 29 each year as Vietnam War Veterans Day in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senate Approves Mastriano PA VETConnect Bill
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]
Mastriano, Senate Committee Advance Military Promotions
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]
Senate Committee Advances Military, Veterans and HazMat Measures
On Tuesday, the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee approved three measures important to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and Pennsylvania veterans, and another in support of local HazMat providers, said Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), chairman of the committee. [Read More]
Senate Passes Senator Mastriano’s Fire and EMS Grant Renewal Bill
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]
Senate Approves Mastriano Bill to Expand Access to Benefits for Disabled Veterans
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]
Mastriano to Host State Working Animal Appreciation Day Tuesday
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]
Mastriano to Host Event Monday Backing Israel in War in Palestine
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]
Senate Approves Mastriano, Vogel and Brooks Bill to let East Palestine Train Derailment Victims Keep More Money
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]
Anti-Semitism on College Campuses is Shameful
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]
Senate Approves Mastriano Bill to Help Veterans’ Families Access Burial Benefits
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]
Mastriano Introduces Bill to Defund PA-Taxpayer-Funded Colleges and Universities that Support Antisemitism
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]
Mastriano Addresses New mRNA Vaccine in Pork Supply
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today provided the following statement regarding “Sequivity,” an RNA-based vaccine developed by Merck Animal Health that recently became commercially available, marking a significant development in the pork industry. [Read More]
Mastriano Announces $735,000 for Pedestrian and Bicycle Route in Chambersburg
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today announced nearly $735,000 has been awarded for a pedestrian and bicycle route project in Chambersburg. [Read More]
Following $600 Million Settlement, Mastriano, Vogel and Brooks Introduce Bill to let East Palestine Train Derailment Victims Keep More Money
In the wake of the recent $600 million settlement reached by Norfolk Southern in its class-action lawsuit related to its train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, last year, state Sens. Doug Mastriano (R-33), Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), and Michele Brooks (R-50) today introduced legislation to provide a state tax deduction for Pennsylvanians who receive payments. [Read More]
Mastriano Announces $13.6 Million in Broadband Internet Grants for Adams and Franklin Counties
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today announced the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) is awarding more than $13.6 million in grants to expand access to reliable, high-speed internet in Adams and Franklin counties. [Read More]
Mastriano Announces $1.3 Million to Preserve 520 Acres of Farmland in Adams and Franklin Counties
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today announced state, county and municipal governments will invest more than $1.3 million to preserve 520 acres of farmland in Adams and Franklin counties. [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Mastriano Bill to Help Veterans’ Families Access Burial Benefits
The state Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee Tuesday at a meeting chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) approved three measures, including one bill to alert the family members of deceased veterans about federal burial benefits. [Read More]
Senate Approves Mastriano Bill to Increase Number of Firefighters in PA
The state Senate Monday approved a bill introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) aimed at increasing the number of volunteer firefighters in Pennsylvania by reforming the certification process. [Read More]
Mastriano Introduces Bill to Divest PA from Chinese Communist Party; Treasurer Garrity Announces Support for Divestment Plan
In an effort to combat the influx of fentanyl into Pennsylvania communities and take a stand against moral transgressions, state Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today introduced a bill to divest all commonwealth holdings in companies controlled by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). [Read More]
Mastriano to Host Ceremony Honoring Vietnam Veterans Monday
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) will host a ceremony honoring Vietnam War veterans Monday, April 8, at 10:30 a.m. on the front steps of the state Capitol, Harrisburg. [Read More]
It’s Time for PA to Send National Guard to Texas Border
By Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) In the midst of the southern border crisis, the Pennsylvania Senate took action by passing Senate Resolution 251, calling for the Pennsylvania National Guard to be deployed to Texas to help secure the border. One would think that securing our border and protecting Pennsylvanians from human trafficking, crime and fentanyl […] [Read More]
Mastriano Announces $780,000 in Grants for Transportation Projects in Metal Township and Shippensburg Borough
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today announced $780,000 in state grants have been awarded for transportation projects in Metal Township and Shippensburg Borough, Franklin County. [Read More]