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E-news Updates – June 12, 2026
In this Update: Senate Approves SB 1261 State Animal Working Day at the Capitol New! Monthly Photo Contest Throwback! Senate Passes Bill to Fight Human Trafficking Bill Targeting Dangerous Fentanyl Additive Passes Senate PA Guard Military Family Education Program Entries Accepted for PA Agriculture Photo Contest National Cancer Survivors Month Senate Approves SB 1261 My […] [Read More]
Mastriano Bill to Streamline Funding Program for Fire Companies, EMS Agencies Passes Senate
Legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) to make it easier for fire and EMS agencies to access state funding through the Fire and EMS Grant program was approved by the Senate today. [Read More]
Working Animal Appreciation Day News Conference
Intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Soldier’s Grove, Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex, Harrisburg [Read More]
Mastriano, Mehaffie Call for Congressional Medal of Honor for Maj. Richard D. Winters
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-106) today announced the introduction of resolutions in support of posthumously awarding Maj. Richard D. Winters the Congressional Medal of Honor. [Read More]
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On June 14, 1777, the Stars and Stripes became the official national flag of the United States through a resolution passed by the Second Continental Congress.
June 14th - Flag Day
On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted the first official flag of the United States, creating a symbol that has endured for nearly 250 years.
The resolution established a flag of thirteen alternating red and white stripes and thirteen white stars on a blue field, representing a “new constellation” of free and independent states united in a common cause.
Today, the Stars and Stripes remains a powerful symbol of liberty, sacrifice, and the enduring promise of the American Republic. As we celebrate Flag Day, let us honor the generations of Americans who have defended the freedoms it represents.
May Old Glory continue to inspire us to cherish and preserve the blessings of liberty for future generations.
June 13th 1966 - The U.S. Supreme Court ruled (5-4) in the case of Miranda v. Arizona that an accused person must be apprised of certain rights before police questioning.
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America250: Gunning Bedford, Jr.
As we celebrate America250, we remember Gunning Bedford Jr., a Founding Father from Delaware who helped shape the U.S. Constitution.
A skilled lawyer and determined advocate for smaller states, Bedford played an important role in securing equal representation in the U.S. Senate through the Great Compromise. His strong defense of Delaware`s interests helped ensure that smaller states would have a meaningful voice in the new Republic.
At the same time, Bedford was known for his fiery rhetoric and confrontational style, which sometimes created tension during debates. Like many of the Founding Fathers, his legacy is also complicated by his connection to slavery.
Despite these imperfections, Gunning Bedford, Jr. helped lay the foundation for the constitutional system that continues to govern our nation today.
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Women Veterans Appreciation Day
Today, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and service of the women who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. From our nation`s founding to the present day, women veterans have answered the call to serve with distinction, defending our freedoms at home and abroad.
On Women Veterans Appreciation Day, we thank these remarkable patriots for their dedication, leadership, and commitment to our nation. Their service has strengthened our military, our communities, and our country.
To all women veterans: thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your enduring legacy.
June 12th - Anne Frank (1929-1945) was born in Frankfurt, Germany. She is perhaps the best-known victim of the Nazi Holocaust.
Today we remember and honor Anne Frank on what would have been her birthday.
Through her diary, Anne gave a voice to millions who suffered during the Holocaust and left the world a timeless testament to hope, courage, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable evil.
