Good Friday is Sacred; Pennsylvania Should Treat It That Way
It’s time Pennsylvania stops sidelining its Christian roots and officially recognizes Good Friday as a state holiday. [Read More]
Saving Small Businesses from Unfair Taxes
Small businesses in Pennsylvania are anything but small. They’re a force to be reckoned with as they employ about half of the state’s private workforce – 2.5 million individuals. The state’s 1.1 million small businesses play a vital role in our economy. [Read More]
Selling Lives for Profit Must Come with Serious Consequences
One of the most difficult conversations I’ve had was when Laura Shanafelter told me about a harrowing call she received informing her that her son had passed at just 18 years old. [Read More]
Supporting Veterans and Our Freedom with Meaningful Legislation
The men and women who leave their families and put their lives on hold to defend our liberty, as well as the citizens who continue to protect our nation and its interests across the globe, deserve our deepest respect and support. [Read More]
Honoring Our Heroes: Recognizing March 29, 2025 as Vietnam War Veterans Day
For too long, our Vietnam veterans bore the weight of war without the recognition and gratitude they deserved. [Read More]
Pennsylvania Energy – The Key to American Independence from Foreign Energy
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) Pennsylvanians are feeling the pinch like never before. Gas prices have skyrocketed, while families and businesses are struggling under the weight of soaring energy costs and crippling inflation, driven by years of disastrous economic policies. The economic pain is real – and it’s avoidable. To make matters worse, the crisis in […] [Read More]
Preserving Our Heritage: The Creation of Law in Our Schools Act
In an era when historical literacy is under attack, when civic knowledge is in decline and when the fundamental values that built our nation are being forgotten, it is time for us to restore a sense of history, law and ethical responsibility in our schools. [Read More]
Pennsylvania Must Fully Support DOGE and Its Mission to Save Taxpayer Dollars!
$105 BILLION SAVED. [Read More]
Honoring Our Heroes of the Korean War
Some of the best and most courageous have served our great nation as members of the military. [Read More]
All Pennsylvania Students Deserve Access to a High-Quality Education
Pennsylvania’s public education system is failing far too many of our children. Despite record-high spending and continuous promises of reform, our students’ academic performance is declining, parents have little say in their children’s education and bureaucratic inefficiencies continue to waste resources. Why should a child’s future be determined by their zip code? Why should parents be forced to accept underperforming schools when better options exist? [Read More]
Defending Liberty: The Right to Bear Arms Act Reaffirms Pennsylvania’s Historic Stand for Freedom
The right to bear arms is not just another issue up for political debate. It is a cornerstone of American freedom, a shield against tyranny and a fundamental protection for every law-abiding citizen. [Read More]
Protecting the Rights of Concealed Carry Holders Across State Lines
The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees the right to keep and bear arms, a fundamental freedom that has defined American identity and self-reliance for more than two-and-a-half centuries. Yet, despite this constitutional protection, law-abiding gun owners face a growing challenge: the inconsistency of firearm laws across state lines, which has led to unfair detentions, legal battles and the infringement of individual rights. [Read More]
No Patient Left Alone Act: Defending Dignity, Compassion and Human Connection
Imagine fighting for your life in a hospital room, scared and in pain – yet completely alone. [Read More]
We Must Protect Women and Follow the Science
It’s hard to imagine we live in a world where people are willing to sacrifice the safety of women in favor of catering to people who are unwilling to accept biological realities. [Read More]
Shapiro’s Budget: Fantasy Versus Reality for Pennsylvanians
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed budget is strikingly disconnected from the reality faced by everyday Pennsylvanians; one must wonder – what planet is he on? Valued at a staggering $51 billion, this boondoggle, which plays fast and loose with the numbers, represents an astonishing increase of $3.6 billion – equating to a 7.5% hike from the previous year. Let’s be crystal clear: this type of reckless spending is not only unrealistic but also unsustainable, placing additional burdens on hard-working citizens who are already grappling with the consequences of Shapiro’s erratic energy policies. [Read More]
Protecting Pennsylvania’s Food Supply: The Food Purity Protection Act
Imagine sitting down for a meal with your family, confident that the food on your plate is exactly as nature intended – fresh, unaltered and free from hidden substances. [Read More]
Time for Shapiro to Step Up and Protect Pennsylvanians with Border Security
Amid an escalating crisis at the southern border, Pennsylvania has an opportunity to act decisively. [Read More]
A Christmas Miracle
By Sen. Doug Mastriano In the summer of 1776, New York buzzed with tension as Commander-in-Chief George Washington readied his troops for an imminent British attack. The storm broke on Aug. 27 with British General William Howe’s forces clashing against Washington’s Continental Army. The battlefield echoed with the cries of soldiers, and the ground was […] [Read More]
Securing Line of Duty Death Benefits for All Our Fallen Heroes’ Children
I am always awed by the dedication of those who put their lives on the line to ensure the safety of our communities. We owe them much, though we can never fully repay their service and sacrifice. [Read More]
Warmongering and Foreign Interference in PA?
Never one to miss a staged photo opportunity with the media, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro recently joined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Sen. Bob Casey in Scranton. [Read More]
PA Must Protect People and Nature from Polluting Atmospheric Experiments
Weather and climate modification are becoming increasingly prominent topics in public discussions, particularly considering current climate conditions and extreme weather events. [Read More]
Democrats’ Education Funding Recommendations Would Lead to Tax Hikes on Pennsylvanians
Throwing more money at a problem before addressing the cause of that problem is never a wise investment. [Read More]
For Israel, ‘Never Again’ Means Never Again
The Pennsylvania Senate unanimously passed Senate Resolution 185, which I introduced to unambiguously stand with Israel against the terrorists who killed 1,400 of her citizens. [Read More]
Outdated Township Construction Law Costs Taxpayers Money
The Pennsylvania law governing township construction projects is as old as Henry Ford’s Model T, operates as ineffectively as an orchestra without a conductor and equates to a 10% tax on commonwealth residents. [Read More]