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Don’t Cancel William Penn!
January 8, 2024

Don’t Cancel William Penn!

William Penn lived an incredible life during his 73 years on Earth.  [Read More]

New Hospital Drug-Testing Law will Save Lives in Pennsylvania
January 5, 2024

New Hospital Drug-Testing Law will Save Lives in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania now faces a new No. 1 killer of those in the prime of their lives: accidental drug overdoses fueled by the prevalence of fentanyl.  [Read More]

Mastriano Statement on Ethics Complaint Stunt
January 2, 2024

Mastriano Statement on Ethics Complaint Stunt

Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) released the following statement today after Senator Art Haywood (D-4) announced he would be filing a spurious ethics complaint against a fellow member of the Senate:  [Read More]

Mastriano Announces Nearly $1.7 Million for Water and Sewer Infrastructure Projects in the 33rd District
December 21, 2023

Mastriano Announces Nearly $1.7 Million for Water and Sewer Infrastructure Projects in the 33rd District

Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today announced nearly $1.7 million in state grants have been awarded for water and sewer infrastructure projects in Franklin and Adams counties.  [Read More]

Mastriano, Kauffman Announce Nearly $2 Million for Water Infrastructure, Arts and Culture Projects in Franklin County
December 19, 2023

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
December 15, 2023

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
December 14, 2023

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
December 7, 2023

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
December 5, 2023

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
November 15, 2023

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
November 14, 2023

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
November 14, 2023

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
November 9, 2023

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
November 1, 2023

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
October 25, 2023

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]

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