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E-news Updates – July 3, 2025
In this Update: Senate Bill 129 Signed into Law – Now Act 20 of 2025! Senate Bill 89 Signed into Law – Now Act 18 of 2025! Senate Bill 90 Passes Unanimously – Now on the Governor’s Desk Major Whittlesey and the Lost Battalion Progress on the 2025-26 State Budget Senate Acts to Prevent Student-Athlete […] [Read More]
Mastriano, Brooks Bill Aimed at Bolstering Volunteer Firefighter Enrollment Awaits Enactment
Today, the state House of Representatives unanimously passed Senate Bill 90, introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50), aimed at increasing the number of volunteer firefighters in Pennsylvania by reforming the certification process. [Read More]
E-news Updates – June 27, 2025
In this Update: Recognizing 2025 Graduates Pro Life Rally Soldier Story – Lieutenant Sam Woodfill SB381, Beagle Bill Passes Unanimously SR131 is Adopted. SB89 Passes Unanimously! SB 129 Heads to the Governor’s Desk! June 24th VAEP Committee Meeting Lifesaving Bill to Eliminate Cost Barriers to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Approved by Senate Senate Targets PA […] [Read More]
Mastriano, Baker Bill Seeking to Enhance State Veterans Homes One Step Closer to Becoming Law
Legislation seeking to enhance Pennsylvania’s six state Veterans Homes advanced from the General Assembly and is one step closer to becoming law, according to the bill’s sponsors Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
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July 5th - Birthday - Civil War Admiral David Farragut (1801-1870) was born near Knoxville, Tennessee. He is best remembered for his yelling "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!" during an attack on his fleet by the Confederates.

July 4, 1863- Vicksburg, the last Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi River, surrendered to General Grant and the Army of the West after a six week siege. With the Union in control of the Mississippi, the Confederacy was effectively split in two, cut off from its western allies.

July 4, 1776 - The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress.

🎣 Fish for Free on Independence Day! 🇺🇸
Celebrate the Fourth of July with family, freedom—and fishing! 🐟
On Friday, July 4, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is hosting a Fish-for-Free Day, allowing residents and non-residents to legally fish any PA waterway—no license required!
✅ All other fishing regulations still apply
🎯 A perfect opportunity to introduce kids or friends to the joys of fishing and the great outdoors!
📍 Learn more about fishing in Pennsylvania:
👉 www.fishandboat.com
Cast a line. Make a memory. 🎆
#FishForFree #PAFishBoat #4thOfJulyFishing #FamilyFun #OutdoorPA #IndependenceDay2025 #GetOutsidePA

I had an outstanding interview today with Karra Jeffers from Big Break Segments today to discuss my bill, SB 89 (now Act 18) the Overdose Mapping Expansion, a reporting system that saves lives!

July 4 - Tomorrow🎣 Fish for Free on Independence Day! 🇺🇸
Celebrate the Fourth of July with family, freedom—and fishing! 🐟
On Friday, July 4, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is hosting a Fish-for-Free Day, allowing residents and non-residents to legally fish any PA waterway—no license required!
✅ All other fishing regulations still apply
🎯 A perfect opportunity to introduce kids or friends to the joys of fishing and the great outdoors!
📍 Learn more about fishing in Pennsylvania:
👉 www.fishandboat.com
Cast a line. Make a memory. 🎆
#FishForFree #PAFishBoat #4thOfJulyFishing #FamilyFun #OutdoorPA #IndependenceDay2025 #GetOutsidePA


