Jul
23
2020
July 23, 2020
A measure sponsored by State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would streamline the process for veterans seeking a driver’s license designation was signed into law today as Act 74 of 2020. [Read More]
Jul
17
2020
July 17, 2020
Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33), whose district is home to the 6,000-acre Gettysburg National Military Park, intends to introduce legislation that would protect monuments from vandalism. [Read More]
Jul
16
2020
July 16, 2020
Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) supported a constitutional amendment this week that would limit the length of future emergency disaster declarations, unless an extension is approved by the General Assembly. [Read More]
Jul
15
2020
July 15, 2020
The membership of Pennsylvania’s appellate courts would reflect the regional diversity of the state under a sweeping judicial election reform bill that was approved by the Senate today, according to Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33). Listen [Read More]
Jul
09
2020
July 09, 2020
What happened to local control with the state’s 500 school districts? [Read More]
Jul
02
2020
July 02, 2020
State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) voiced concern Wednesday in response to the state Supreme Court’s refusal to uphold the termination of the COVID-19 emergency declaration. [Read More]
Jul
01
2020
July 01, 2020
Legislation by State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would establish a statewide moment of silence in schools observing September 11th recently received a unanimous vote from the Senate Appropriations Committee. Listen [Read More]
Jun
25
2020
June 25, 2020
Senator Mastriano joined Senator Dave Arnold, State Rep. Frank Ryan, and State Rep. Russ Diamond and local community leaders at Heisey’s Diner in Lebanon to show support as they “go green.” [Read More]
Jun
17
2020
June 17, 2020
Local schools can apply now for funding through two new grant programs created last month to protect the health and safety of students, teachers and school employees during COVID-19, according to State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33). [Read More]
Jun
15
2020
June 15, 2020
Legislation by State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would establish a statewide moment of silence in schools in observance of September 11th recently received a unanimous vote from the Senate Education Committee. Listen [Read More]
Jun
12
2020
June 12, 2020
State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) recently introduced a measure that would change the way emergency declarations are re-authorized in Pennsylvania [Read More]
Jun
11
2020
June 11, 2020
Chaired by State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33), the Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee took action on several measures Wednesday that would streamline the state’s 153,000 regulations, and reduce red tape for statewide businesses. [Read More]
Jun
10
2020
June 10, 2020
VIDEO: Capitol news conference on House Resolution 836, a resolution that would end the executive order Governor Wolf used to shut down businesses, which was issued on March 6 and renewed on June 3. The governor has used the emergency declaration to change and suspend state laws, spend state and federal taxpayer dollars without the approval of the General Assembly and prevent shuttered businesses from reopening with new safety measures in place. [Read More]
Jun
09
2020
June 09, 2020
State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) voted in support of a concurrent resolution today that would terminate Governor Wolf’s emergency declaration related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen [Read More]
Jun
08
2020
June 08, 2020
Legislation sponsored by State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would streamline the process for veterans seeking a driver’s license designation received a unanimous vote today from the Senate. Listen [Read More]
Jun
08
2020
June 08, 2020
A legislative measure by State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would clarify existing tax code for borough electric systems was recently signed into law. [Read More]
Jun
04
2020
June 04, 2020
State Senator Dave Arnold (R-48) will join local, state and federal officials at a news conference at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow (Friday, June 5) at the Taste of Sicily Restaurant, 132 East Main Street in Palmyra PA. [Read More]
May
29
2020
May 29, 2020
Alpha Fitness | Chambersburg, Franklin County | May 30 – 11:00 a.m. | News Conference | Watch Live [Read More]
May
28
2020
May 28, 2020
Facing an uncertain economic future and working to address the devastating impact of COVID-19, the Senate today set a course for recovery by approving a $25.8 billion interim budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21, as well as a plan to direct $2.6 billion in federal CARES funding to support individuals, small businesses, organizations and county governments that were most severely impacted by the virus, according to State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33). [Read More]
May
28
2020
May 28, 2020
Legislation by State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would clarify existing tax code on borough electric systems was amended into a local government measure that passed the Senate on Wednesday. [Read More]
May
27
2020
May 27, 2020
Chaired by State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33), the Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee took action on several measures today that would bring fiscal transparency to state government. [Read More]
May
20
2020
May 20, 2020
State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) expressed disappointment Tuesday after Governor Tom Wolf vetoed legislation what would have provided county governments more control over letting residents return to work. [Read More]
May
18
2020
May 18, 2020
State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) recently introduced legislation that would authorize free fishing licenses for disabled first responders in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
May
15
2020
May 15, 2020
Remarks of Senator Mastriano at a ReOpen PA rally on the steps of the State Capitol. [Read More]
May
15
2020
May 15, 2020
Today at 12 noon, Senator Doug Mastriano will participate in a ReOpen PA rally on the Capitol steps. Watch Live [Read More]
May
14
2020
May 14, 2020
Senators Mike Regan (R-31), Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Judy Ward (R-30) held a press conference in response to Shep’s Barber Shop in Enola receiving a cease and desist threat from Governor Wolf’s administration. [Read More]
May
14
2020
May 14, 2020
State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) is joining a pair of Senate Republicans in introducing legislation that would safely reopen hair salons, barbers and cosmetologists for business. [Read More]
May
13
2020
May 13, 2020
Legislation by State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would clarify existing tax code on borough electric systems received unanimous approval from the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday. [Read More]
May
12
2020
May 12, 2020
Legislation proposed by Senators Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Mike Regan (R-31) that would promote Veterans Courts in Pennsylvania received a unanimous vote Tuesday by the Pennsylvania Senate. [Read More]
May
11
2020
May 11, 2020
State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) formally requested the resignation of PA Department of Health Secretary Rachel Levine during a Monday morning press conference, citing ongoing flaws with the COVID-19 emergency declaration and mitigation efforts. AUDIO of SENATOR MASTRIANO’S PRESS CONFERENCE 1 AUDIO of SENATOR MASTRIANO’S PRESS CONFERENCE 2 [Read More]
May
11
2020
May 11, 2020
State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) recently introduced legislation that would temporarily suspend Small Games of Chance regulations for non-profit clubs in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
May
08
2020
May 08, 2020
State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) joined lawmakers from the local Senate and House delegation Friday in asking Governor Tom Wolf to transition area communities from a “red” COVID-19 pandemic classification to “yellow.” [Read More]
May
07
2020
May 07, 2020
Contractors, gig workers, self-employed individuals and other Pennsylvanians who applied for benefits through the new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program can file now for weekly benefits, according to State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33). [Read More]
May
01
2020
May 01, 2020
The Senate recently approved a measure that would require the state to notify local first responders of COVID-19 cases in their communities, according to State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33). [Read More]
Apr
29
2020
April 29, 2020
State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) announced this week he is introducing legislation that would reopen Pennsylvania automobile dealerships, as part of COVID-19 mitigation efforts. [Read More]
Apr
29
2020
April 29, 2020
As part of a measure that is being proposed by State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33), the General Assembly would have to re-authorize an Emergency Declaration implemented by the Governor. [Read More]
Apr
28
2020
April 28, 2020
In light of ongoing concerns about the PA Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) handling of the COVID-19 crisis, Republican senators are calling on the Auditor General to begin an immediate audit of the agency. [Read More]
Apr
28
2020
April 28, 2020
Legislation by State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would allow notaries to perform duties utilizing audio-visual technology was unanimously approved today by the Senate. Listen [Read More]
Apr
27
2020
April 27, 2020
State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) intends to introduce legislation that would ease restrictions on the products that Pennsylvania breweries, wineries and distilleries are permitted to sell for take-home consumption. [Read More]
Apr
21
2020
April 21, 2020
The Senate today gave final approval to a bill that promotes telemedicine as a way to overcome barriers to quality patient care created by distance and reduce the costs of those services, according to State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33). [Read More]
Apr
21
2020
April 21, 2020
Legislation proposed by State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would streamline the process for veterans seeking a driver’s license designation received a unanimous vote today from the Senate Appropriations Committee. [Read More]
Apr
21
2020
April 21, 2020
A new law will allow notaries to do business remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, clearing a major hurdle that prevented auto sales from being conducted online, according to State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33). [Read More]
Apr
20
2020
April 20, 2020
Legislation aiming to modernize the Pennsylvania Disease Prevention and Control Law was officially introduced today by State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33). [Read More]
Apr
20
2020
April 20, 2020
State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) recently introduced a measure that aims to enhance legislative oversight and input on current emergency actions. [Read More]
Apr
17
2020
April 17, 2020
Legislation introduced by State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) would temporarily divert sports gambling revenue towards property tax relief. [Read More]
Apr
15
2020
April 15, 2020
The Senate approved two bills today that would provide much-needed clarity and common sense to the process of deciding which businesses can safely operate during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33). Listen [Read More]
Apr
15
2020
April 15, 2020
Legislation by State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would authorize remote notarization of documents received overwhelming approval Wednesday from a Senate panel. Listen [Read More]
Apr
07
2020
April 07, 2020
The Senate approved emergency measures today to help local governments respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency, according to State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) [Read More]