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Mastriano Resolution Declares June “Month of the American Soldier” in Pennsylvania
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today announced the introduction of a resolution designating June 2026 as the “Month of the American Soldier” in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Public hearing on the rising costs of fire apparatus
Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee | Hearing Room 1, NOB | Watch Live [Read More]
Senate Adopts Resolution Supporting Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injuries
The Pennsylvania Senate passed a resolution today calling on Congress to support care for veterans with traumatic brain injuries. The measure was introduced by state Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), who chairs the Pennsylvania Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee. [Read More]
E-news Updates – May 29, 2026
In this Update: Rolling Green Memorial Day Service Pennsylvania Families Should Not Foot the Bill for Big Tech’s AI Boom Tobyhanna Depot Tour Throwback! New Law Requires AEDs at School Sports Events Midwifery Modernization Law Supports Mothers and Babies Improving Stream Maintenance, Reducing Flood Hazards Hearing Examines Bill Ensuring Lead-Free Drinking Water in Schools Senior […] [Read More]
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Monthly Photo Contest! Show Us What Makes Adams & Franklin Counties Special!
Our communities are filled with incredible people, beautiful landscapes, historic places, and unforgettable moments. I want to help showcase the very best of Adams and Franklin Counties through a new Photo of the Month Contest!
Whether it`s a breathtaking sunrise, a family farm, a community event, a veteran being honored, a historic landmark, wildlife, or a special moment that captures the spirit of our region, I encourage you to submit your favorite photos.
At the end of each month, we will review the submissions and select a Photo of the Month. The winning photo will be featured on my social media platforms, and the photographer will be recognized for their outstanding work.
This is a great opportunity to celebrate the people, places, and moments that make Adams and Franklin Counties such wonderful places to live, work, and raise a family.
Submit your best photos and help tell the story of our communities!
Link is in stories.
I look forward to seeing our counties through your lens.
Standing Up for Our Children
It was a privilege to speak at the Jonny`s Law Rally on the steps of the Pennsylvania Capitol alongside my Chief of Staff, Melissa Cruys. I am especially grateful to Nick and Natalie Tomasello, whose courage, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to honoring Jonny`s memory have transformed personal tragedy into a mission to protect children across Pennsylvania.
Senate Bill 982, Jonny`s Law, is critically important and deserves immediate action. No child should have to endure relentless bullying, and no family should have to experience the heartbreak that inspired this legislation.
Jonny`s Law will strengthen accountability, improve reporting, and help ensure that schools have the tools needed to identify, address, and prevent bullying before tragedy strikes.
We owe it to Jonny, his family, and every student across Pennsylvania to get this bill across the finish line.
The time to act is now. Pass SB 982.
Today, on the Feast of Corpus Christi, we celebrate the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist, the source and summit of the Christian life.
Corpus Christi is a reminder of Christ’s enduring promise: “I am with you always.” Through the Eucharist, believers around the world encounter God`s grace, mercy, and love in a profound and personal way.
May this holy day renew our faith, strengthen our communities, and draw us closer to Christ.
"I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever." - John 6:51
THROWBACK THURSDAY: I organized a multinational NATO delegation from the Allied Land Component Command in Heidelberg, Germany, to participate in France`s commemoration of the 90th Anniversary of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Bringing together military personnel from nine allied nations, our event celebrated shared sacrifice and the enduring partnership forged on the battlefields of World War I. We concluded our journey at the American Monument at Montfaucon, one of the most significant memorials to American service in Europe. #ThrowbackThursday
June 4th – King George III (1738-1820) was born. He ruled England for 60 years from 1760 to 1820 and was the British King whose policies triggered the American Revolution.
Fox 43 Segment on Jonny’s Law SB 982
Jonny’s cries for help were ignored. He was verbally and physically assaulted at his school.
“Protecting children should never be a partisan issue.”
*From public sources
Mastriano Resolution Declares June “Month of the American Soldier” in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG — Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) announced the introduction of a resolution designating June 2026 as the “Month of the American Soldier” in Pennsylvania. As chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, Mastriano crafted the measure in recognition of the U.S. Army’s founding on June 14, 1775 and in honor of the generations of Pennsylvania soldiers whose valor and devotion to duty have shaped the course of American history.
“Whenever the causes of freedom and liberty have been threatened, we have had patriots willing to stand up and defend them,” said Mastriano. “I encourage all Pennsylvania residents to show appreciation to the soldiers in their lives this month and take a moment to reflect upon the legacy, patriotism and sacrifice of American soldiers and their families.”
The resolution recognizes both soldiers and the families who stand behind them, including spouses who endure long separations, parents who carry the weight of uncertainty, children who grow up in the absence of deployed mothers and fathers and Gold Star families who bear the immeasurable pain of loss.
It also spotlights the stories of soldiers from Pennsylvania who served as guardians of democracy, including:
• Colonel Strong Vincent of Erie, whose courageous leadership and noble sacrifice at Little Round Top during the Battle of Gettysburg helped secure the Union flank at a pivotal moment in the Civil War.
• Staff Seargeant Robert E. Laws of Altoona, who received the Medal of Honor during World War II after repeatedly charging heavily fortified enemy positions in the Philippines despite suffering multiple wounds.
• Specialist Ross A. McGinnis of Knox, who posthumously received the Medal of Honor during operation Iraqi Freedom after sacrificing his life by throwing himself onto an enemy grenade inside his vehicle, saving the lives of his fellow soldiers through an act of extraordinary courage.
Senate Resolution 328 is now under consideration by the Senate Rules and Executive Nominations Committee.
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