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Op-ed: The Grim Consequences of Soft on Crime Policy Spreads to Pennsylvania
December 10, 2021

Op-ed: The Grim Consequences of Soft on Crime Policy Spreads to Pennsylvania

The district attorney responsible for the release of a career violent offender charged in the deadly Christmas parade rampage in Waukesha over two weeks ago has long espoused a reckless approach to crime that is now being replicated by prosecutors across America.   [Read More]

Op-ED: The PA National Guard deserves the right to Medical Freedom
December 9, 2021

Op-ED: The PA National Guard deserves the right to Medical Freedom

Everyone deserves the opportunity to make their own medical decisions.  This is especially true for our brave men and women who wear the uniform in service to our country. The Pennsylvania National Guard has had a rich history serving the commonwealth with dignity. For over 270 years, our brave Guard members have dedicated their lives […]  [Read More]

Op-Ed: Preserving the Second Amendment in Pennsylvania
November 19, 2021

Op-Ed: Preserving the Second Amendment in Pennsylvania

Dating back to our first days as a colony, Pennsylvania has a long history of responsible gun ownership. The right to bear arms is sacred to many communities throughout our Commonwealth.  [Read More]

Op-Ed: Department of Health’s decision to withhold information continues troubling pattern
November 17, 2021

Op-Ed: Department of Health’s decision to withhold information continues troubling pattern

Acting Health Secretary Alison Beam has found another “loophole” in the State’s Vital Statistics Law of 1953 in a calculated move to deny lawmakers full disclosure in reviewing the deaths of Pennsylvanians who died from COVID-19.   [Read More]

MASTRIANO Op-Ed:  The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative will haunt PA long into the future
November 5, 2021

MASTRIANO Op-Ed: The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative will haunt PA long into the future

Pennsylvania is an energy powerhouse.  [Read More]

Op-Ed: We must listen to the voices of parents in Pennsylvania; not silence them
October 14, 2021

Op-Ed: We must listen to the voices of parents in Pennsylvania; not silence them

A nationwide grassroots movement appeared to spring up seemingly out of nowhere in early 2021. A grassroots movement that hasn’t been seen since the days of the tea party in 2010.  [Read More]

Op-Ed: When it comes to masks in schools, let the parents decide
August 26, 2021

Op-Ed: When it comes to masks in schools, let the parents decide

Parents gather information and do their utmost to make informed decisions that are in the best interest of their children. They know their children’s strengths and weaknesses best and love their kids more than any bureaucrat.  [Read More]

MASTRIANO Op-Ed: Reflecting on the Collapse of Afghanistan
August 17, 2021

MASTRIANO Op-Ed: Reflecting on the Collapse of Afghanistan

Anyone who served in Afghanistan feels a pain in their heart as we witness its collapse.  [Read More]

MASTRIANO Op-Ed: Relief from Pennsylvania’s gas tax is needed now more than ever
July 16, 2021

MASTRIANO Op-Ed: Relief from Pennsylvania’s gas tax is needed now more than ever

Nationwide inflation is here and no sector of the economy is immune to it. The US Consumer Price Index increased by 0.9% in June, the largest one-month increase in 13 years. Over the past year, prices are now up 5.4%.  [Read More]

Op-Ed: Why I am initiating a forensic investigation of the 2020 General Election and 2021 Primary
July 7, 2021

Op-Ed: Why I am initiating a forensic investigation of the 2020 General Election and 2021 Primary

A forensic investigation of our election results and processes for the 2020 General Election and the 2021 Primary will go a long way to restore trust in our system.  [Read More]

Op-Ed: School Choice in Pennsylvania must be Preserved
July 2, 2021

Op-Ed: School Choice in Pennsylvania must be Preserved

The attacks on charter schools from the Wolf Administration and their teacher union allies are mounting. Recent “reform” measures being touted seek to cut the funding of charter schools by $395 million.  [Read More]

Op-Ed: Observations after touring Arizona’s Election Audit Operation
June 9, 2021

Op-Ed: Observations after touring Arizona’s Election Audit Operation

I recently accepted an invitation to meet with Arizona State Legislators and tour the Maricopa County Audit facility in Phoenix, AZ.  [Read More]

Op-Ed: Regulatory and Permitting Reform as a boost for Pennsylvania’s Economic Comeback
May 25, 2021

Op-Ed: Regulatory and Permitting Reform as a boost for Pennsylvania’s Economic Comeback

The timing has never been more right for regulatory and permitting reform in Pennsylvania as our small businesses and economy begin to recover from the effects of the pandemic.  [Read More]

Op-Ed: Election Reform – Let the People Decide
May 4, 2021

Op-Ed: Election Reform – Let the People Decide

Together with Senator Pat Stefano, I am introducing legislation to repeal Act 77.  [Read More]

Op-Ed: On May 18th, Pennsylvanians can declare Independence from Wolf’s Unilateral Orders
April 26, 2021

Op-Ed: On May 18th, Pennsylvanians can declare Independence from Wolf’s Unilateral Orders

Pennsylvania is the birthplace of freedom.  [Read More]

Op-Ed: Mandatory Vaccine Passports do not belong in the Birthplace of Freedom
April 14, 2021

Op-Ed: Mandatory Vaccine Passports do not belong in the Birthplace of Freedom

One year after COVID shutdown orders radically changed the way we live our lives; Pennsylvania is slowly returning to some semblance of normalcy as the Wolf Administration begins to belatedly relax certain restrictions.  [Read More]

Op-Ed: One year later: Reflecting on a disastrous policy and the preventable deaths of over 12,600 PA Residents
March 18, 2021

Op-Ed: One year later: Reflecting on a disastrous policy and the preventable deaths of over 12,600 PA Residents

In March 2020, Governor Wolf faced a crucial decision in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC issued guidance for long term care facilities to all 50 States. “Guidance” is the important word here as this was not a “directive” to each Governor.    [Read More]

Op-Ed: It’s time to follow the science and protect life
March 17, 2021

Op-Ed: It’s time to follow the science and protect life

Senator Judy Ward, Senator Doug Mastriano, and Representative Stephanie Borowicz As advocates for unborn children, we are proud to jointly introduce legislation to protect unborn babies with beating hearts. Similar to heartbeat legislation passed in 11 states, under Senate Bill 378 and House Bill 904, detection of an unborn baby’s beating heart would prevent an […]  [Read More]

Op-Ed: Remembering Operation Desert Storm
February 26, 2021

Op-Ed: Remembering Operation Desert Storm

We remember the service and sacrifice of our citizens who faced a massive Iraqi Army 30 years ago this week.  [Read More]

Op-Ed: Wolf’s Tax Hike on the Energy Sector will hurt Pennsylvania Families
February 26, 2021

Op-Ed: Wolf’s Tax Hike on the Energy Sector will hurt Pennsylvania Families

The Wolf Administration has consistently turned to tax and spend policies as a way of addressing issues in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Op-Ed: Tom Wolf Must Be Held Accountable for Failed Pandemic Policies
February 18, 2021

Op-Ed: Tom Wolf Must Be Held Accountable for Failed Pandemic Policies

The truth will set you free.  [Read More]

Op-Ed: More Taxes Are Not the Answer
February 2, 2021

Op-Ed: More Taxes Are Not the Answer

Governor Wolf has never met a tax or fee that he does not like.  [Read More]

Op-Ed:  Goodbye, Secretary Boockvar.
February 1, 2021

Op-Ed: Goodbye, Secretary Boockvar.

One of the most important tasks that I have as a State Senator is reviewing the Governor’s selections for state cabinet positions and confirming their appointments.  [Read More]

Op-Ed: Goodbye, Dr. Levine.
January 21, 2021

Op-Ed: Goodbye, Dr. Levine.

Along with many Pennsylvanians, I was astounded upon learning that Secretary Levine was promoted into the Biden Administration.  [Read More]

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