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E-news Updates – October 23, 2026
In this Update: Beagle Bill Becomes Law William Penn Day Senate Chamber Tour Happy 100th Birthday Amy! Connecting with DCNR at Buchanan State Forest Rededication of Gettysburg – IFA Veteran Service Officer Meetings Monthly Photo Submission Throwback! Fighting for Affordable Energy Senate Votes to Provide Lifetime No-Contact Orders for Victims Senate Bills to Help Local […] [Read More]
Mastriano, Comitta Bill to Protect Animals from Painful Experimentation Almost Law
The Beagle Bill, legislation championed by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Sen. Carolyn Comitta (D-19) to protect dogs and cats from painful, taxpayer-funded experiments, has been approved by the General Assembly and is now almost law. [Read More]
William Penn Day/William Penn’s Birthday Senate Commemoration
Sen. Mastriano – William Penn Day Commemoration | Media Center | Watch Live [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 1390
Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee | Off the Floor | Rules Committee, Conference Room [Read More]
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A special thank-you to Dennis Owens for highlighting the Beagle Bill and the incredible journey to make it Act 92 of 2026!
After five years of perseverance and bipartisan teamwork, Pennsylvania has taken an important step forward in protecting innocent animals.
October 26, 1825 - The Erie Canal opened as the first major man-made waterway in America, linking Lake Erie with the Hudson River, bypassing the British-controlled lower St. Lawrence. The canal cost over $7 million and took eight years to complete.
It was a profound honor to offer a prayer during the Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial Dedication Ceremony in Washington, DC. 🇺🇸
A humbling moment to honor the brave men and women who served, remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and recognize the courage, commitment, and sacrifice of all who answered the call to serve our nation. May their legacy never be forgotten, and may we always honor their service and sacrifice.
“I remembered the wind, the storm, the bullets that somehow did not find me, and that, by Your mercy, not one of the five hundred men in my unit was lost.”
I couldn’t be more proud of my staff and all that they do for me and our team! ❤️ We are blessed to have such a fantastic and outstanding group of individuals whose hard work, dedication, and teamwork never go unnoticed.
Rebbie and I are truly thankful for each and every one of you. Your efforts mean so much to us, and we appreciate you more than words can express. Thank you for all that you do!
Jesus was Jewish. His mother was Jewish. His disciples were Jewish. The roots of Christianity are deeply intertwined with the history of the Jewish people.
As antisemitism continues to rear its ugly head, we must never forget the lessons of history. That’s why I introduced Senate Bill 127, requiring Holocaust education in Pennsylvania schools.
Remember our roots. Teach our history. Reject antisemitism.
Learn more: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb127
October 23, 1944 - The Battle of Leyte Gulf, the largest naval battle in history, took place off the Philippine Islands, during World War II in the Pacific. The battle involved 216 U.S. warships and 64 Japanese ships and resulted in the destruction of the Japanese Navy including the Japanese Battleship Musashi, one of the largest ever built.
