Recent News
Mastriano Bills to Notify Families of VA Burial Benefits, Mark Korean War Veterans Armistice Day Become Law
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today announced two bills he authored to support and honor Pennsylvania’s veterans were signed into law. [Read More]
Mastriano Announces $5.72 Million in RACP Funding to Strengthen Adams and Franklin Counties
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) is proud to announce that more than $5.72 million has been awarded to transformational projects throughout Adams and Franklin counties through Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). These strategic investments will enhance tourism, preserve historic landmarks, revitalize communities, strengthen agriculture and promote long-term economic growth across the 33rd Senatorial District. [Read More]
E-news Updates – July 17, 2026
In this Update: Funding Awarded to Improve Water Service in Quincy Twp, Shippensburg Borough Monthly Photo Submission Throwback! New State Budget Protects Taxpayers and Funds Priorities PennDOT Required to Release Funds for Local Road Projects Urgent Action Needed to Keep PA Communities Safe Cost of Living Adjustment for Retired Teachers, Police and Firefighters Protecting Pets […] [Read More]
Mastriano Announces Nearly $7.7 Million for Quincy Township, Shippensburg Borough Water System Improvements
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today announced approval of nearly $7.7 million in state funding for two water and sewer service improvement projects in Franklin County. [Read More]
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Team Mastriano is out in full force in the district, taking a quick lunch break at Gettysburg’s own Antica Napoli Pizza 🍕 Buon appetito!
Franklin County
Southgate Redevelopment — $500,000
Funding will advance the Southgate redevelopment project in Chambersburg, converting a former commercial property into a vibrant community plaza that supports downtown revitalization and future investment.
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Throwback to 1991 — Liberation of Kuwait
One of my favorite memories from Operation Desert Storm.
Shortly after the liberation of Kuwait City, two of my soldiers and I were welcomed into the home of this wonderful Kuwaiti family. The joy was indescribable. After months under Saddam Hussein`s brutal occupation, they were finally free.
Kneeling with me is Abu Salem, whose three sons had been abducted by Iraqi forces during the occupation. By God`s grace, they were returned before the war ended. Standing behind him is Abu Ahmed, a courageous man who risked his own life to smuggle several Americans to safety during those dark days.
As we laughed and celebrated together, Abu Ahmed looked at our flag and asked, "How many stars are on your flag?"
"Fifty," I answered.
He smiled and said, "No... fifty-one. Kuwait should be the 51st, because we love America."
We all laughed.
It was a lighthearted moment, but one I`ll never forget. Their gratitude wasn`t about politics—it was about freedom. Seeing the joy, hope, and relief on the faces of families like this reminded us why we had come.
Thirty-plus years later, I still treasure this photograph—not because it marks a military victory, but because it captures the blessing of helping return a nation to freedom. #ThrowbackThursday
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Adams County
United Lutheran Seminary — $1,970,000
Funding will transform the seminary`s historic Refectory into a year-round public dining and events venue, preserving an important historic landmark while expanding tourism opportunities and stimulating local economic activity.
Marking Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
My bill designating July 27 as Korean War Veterans Armistice Day in Pennsylvania was signed into law this week.
Senate Bill 511, now Act 45 of 2026, sets July 27 as Korean War Veterans Armistice Day in Pennsylvania in honor of all U.S. service members who fought on the Korean Peninsula from 1950-53. Nearly 1.8 million American soldiers served in the war. More than 36,000 lost their lives, and more than 100,000 were wounded.
We owe it to those who fought and died on the Korean Peninsula to assure that their legacy is never forgotten. Without the courage of American troops and our allies, South Korea’s fate could have mirrored that of North Korea — a dictatorship marked by oppression and suffering.
My Bill to Notify Families of VA Burial Benefits Signed into Law
A bill I sponsored to ensure families of deceased service members are notified of burial benefits available through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs was signed into law this week.
Senate Bill 130, now Act 42 of 2026, would require licensed funeral directors, funeral parlors or cemetery companies to provide notification of a deceased service person to counties within 96 hours of receiving their remains. It would also require these entities to provide the family of the deceased service person with contact information for the county veterans affairs director.
Our veterans earned their burial benefits by serving our nation. Fostering communication between surviving family members, funeral directors and county directors of veterans affairs offices will help ensure more veterans receive a proper farewell.
Adams County
Pennsylvania Ag Discovery Center — $2,000,000
This investment will support critical site preparation and infrastructure improvements, including roadways, parking, utilities and stormwater management, laying the foundation for the Pennsylvania Ag Discovery Center to become a premier educational and agricultural destination.
By merging and expanding agriculture and tourism—the two largest financial drivers in Adams County—the Pennsylvania Ag Discovery Center serves as a critical economic catalyst for the region.
