Mastriano, Kauffman Announce Nearly $2 Million for Water Infrastructure, Arts and Culture Projects in Franklin County
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Rep. Rob Kaufman (R-89) today announced nearly $2 million in state grants have been awarded for water infrastructure, arts and culture projects in Franklin County. [Read More]
More Veterans Courts Needed in PA
Pennsylvania military veterans in nearly two out of every three Pennsylvania counties lack access to a key resource in our criminal justice system. I want to change that. [Read More]
Mastriano Legislation to Save Lives Through Expanded Fentanyl Testing Heads to the Governor’s Desk
The state House Wednesday approved legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that could save lives by expanding fentanyl and xylazine testing in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Mastriano Calls on University of Pennsylvania President Magill to Resign
State Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today called on University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill immediately to resign, citing her testimony yesterday before Congress and a history of events calling into question her ability and determination to combat antisemitism on campus. [Read More]
Mastriano Bill Would End State Funding for Colleges, Universities Supporting Antisemitism
With a 400% increase in antisemitic incidents following the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas against Israel and recent reports of antisemitism on college campuses in Pennsylvania, state Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) is introducing legislation to end state taxpayer support for colleges or universities that enable antisemitism. [Read More]
Mastriano Bill Would Divest PA from Companies Benefitting Chinese Government
As the state of California and City of San Francisco this week welcomed communist Chinese President Xi Jinping, here in Pennsylvania, state Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) is sending a different message by introducing a bill to divest all commonwealth holdings in companies controlled by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Mastriano Bill to Create Jobs and Opportunity through Regulatory Reduction
The Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee Monday approved a bill introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would promote private-sector job creation by eliminating costly, ineffective state regulations that hamper economic growth. [Read More]
Mastriano, Senate Committee Approve Bills to Help Veterans and Extend 911 Law
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), on Monday advanced three bills to help veterans obtain or maintain certain benefits and also extend Pennsylvania’s law governing 911 emergency responses across the commonwealth. [Read More]
Mastriano Invites Veterans to Assistance Event on Nov. 16
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) invites local veterans, their spouses and caregivers to join him at a Veterans Assistance Event on Thursday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m. at the World War II American Experience Museum, 845 Crooked Creek Road, Gettysburg. [Read More]
Mastriano Applauds Commonwealth Court Decision Striking Down PA Participation in Multi-State Energy Tax
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today applauded the Commonwealth Court ruling to prohibit the administration of Gov. Josh Shapiro from moving forward with its efforts to participate in a multi-state energy tax initiative. [Read More]
Senate Approves Mastriano Bill to Expand Parents Access to What Students are Learning
Pennsylvania parents are a step closer to being better able to determine what students are taught, after the state Senate on Tuesday approved a bill introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) to enhance curriculum transparency in the commonwealth. [Read More]
Mastriano Military Medal Legislation Signed into Law
Legislation championed by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) was signed into law today. [Read More]
Mastriano to Host Event Monday Honoring William Penn
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) will hold an event to honor the life of William Penn on Monday, Oct. 23, at noon in front of the William Penn statue at the State Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 North St., Harrisburg. [Read More]
Senate Approves Mastriano Bill to Enhance Care at State Veterans Homes
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved a bill introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, that would enhance care by increasing oversight at Pennsylvania’s six state veterans homes. “Our state veterans homes provide an incredible service by delivering care to veterans and […] [Read More]
Senate Approves Mastriano Resolution Backing Israel, Condemning Hamas
The state Senate today unanimously approved a resolution introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that condemns the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas and pledges support for Israel and its people. [Read More]
Senator Mastriano Stands in Support of Israel and Condemns Today’s Hamas Terror Attacks on Israeli Civilians and the State of Israel
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) provided the following statement after today’s horrific and ongoing attack on Israel and its civilians: [Read More]
Mastriano to Host Operation Enduring Freedom Remembrance Ceremony Wednesday
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will host a ceremony to remember and recognize the heroic sacrifices made by U.S. military men and women during Operation Enduring Freedom at an event on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 10 a.m. at Soldier’s Grove behind the state Capitol, Harrisburg. [Read More]
Senate Approves Mastriano Bill to Double Prison Time for Drug Dealers Responsible for Overdose Deaths
The state Senate today approved through a bipartisan vote a bill introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would enact harsher criminal penalties on drug dealers who sell drugs that lead to a death. [Read More]
Mastriano Provides Statement on Shapiro’s Unilateral Voter Registration Mandate
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) provided the following statement after the Shapiro Administration took unilateral action this week to mandate automatic voter registration for Pennsylvanians each time they renew or receive a new driver’s license: [Read More]
Senate Committee Advances Mastriano Bill to Improve Oversight of State Veterans Homes
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today voted to approve legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would improve oversight of the six state-operated veterans homes in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Mastriano Bill to Improve Curriculum Transparency in Schools
HARRISBURG – The state Senate Education Committee on Tuesday approved a bill introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would require schools in Pennsylvania to post online the curriculum and textbooks used in classrooms to teach students. “Openness and transparency are something we should promote in all facets of our government entities and that includes […] [Read More]
Mastriano to Host Sept. 11 Flight 93 Remembrance Service Monday
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will host a Sept. 11 Flight 93 remembrance service on Monday, Sept. 18, at noon at Soldier’s Grove behind the state Capitol, Harrisburg. [Read More]
Senate Committee Hearing Convened by Mastriano Looks at Governor Shapiro’s Cell Phone Fee Hike Proposal
With time running down and lawmakers looking to reauthorize Pennsylvania’s 911 Law before it expires in January 2024, the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), held a hearing Monday to consider changes to the law, including Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposal to increase the 911 fee by nearly 20%. [Read More]
Senate Committee Hearing Monday to Focus on State 911 Law Reauthorization
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), will hold a hearing Monday, Sept. 11, at 1:30 p.m. in North Office Building Hearing Room 1, Harrisburg, to gather testimony related to the reauthorization of Pennsylvania’s 911 Law. [Read More]