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In this Update:
* Pennsylvania Humane Leadership Award Ceremony
* Holocaust Education Bill SB 127
* Franklin County Career and Technology Center Tour
* Franklin County Commissioners’ Meeting
* Arche Classical Academy
* Awarded PENNVEST Low-Interest Rate Financing
* Throwback!
* Senate Approves Tougher Penalties for Attempted Murder of Law Enforcement Officers
* Protecting Pennsylvanians’ Second Amendment Rights
* Senate Committee Approves Measures to Make Housing More Attainable
* Mother’s Day and Mammo May

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** Pennsylvania Humane Leadership Award Ceremony
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It was an honor to receive the Pennsylvania Humane Leadership Award for bipartisan work advancing the Beagle Bill.

This legislation represents an important step toward ending inhumane animal testing and promoting responsible, ethical treatment of animals.

Proud to work across the aisle to protect those who cannot speak for themselves.


** Holocaust Education Bill SB 127
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SB 127 would strengthen Holocaust and genocide education in Pennsylvania schools to help ensure students understand the consequences of hatred, antisemitism, and intolerance.

I believe teaching these difficult chapters of history is essential to preserving truth, promoting understanding, and helping future generations learn from the past so history is never repeated.


** Franklin County Career and Technology Center Tour
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After our fantastic roundtable at the Franklin County Career and Technology Center, we were fed a delicious meal by the culinary students and given an incredible tour of the school.

It was inspiring to meet such passionate teachers and incredibly hardworking students who are building the skills needed for successful futures. We were so impressed by them! Keep up the great work!

Career and technical education continues to make a lasting impact on students and our local workforce.


** Franklin County Commissioners’ Meeting
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We had a productive morning at the Franklin County Commissioners Meeting today!

These meetings provide an important opportunity to collaborate, share updates, and continue working together to serve the residents of Franklin County.

Thank you to everyone involved for their continued dedication to our communities.


** Archē Classical Academy
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It was a fantastic time speaking with the staff and students to celebrate America 250th at Archē Classical Academy in Carlisle, PA.

I was proud to share the rich history of those who paved the way for the freedoms we enjoy today—many of whom were guided by biblical teachings and a deep reliance on God. Their faith, courage, and leadership helped shape the foundation of our nation.

Engaging with such thoughtful and enthusiastic students made the experience even more meaningful.

Thank you for the warm welcome and for your commitment to learning, faith, and leadership.


** Awarded PENNVEST Low-Interest Rate Financing
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I am pleased to announce a 2.185 million dollar low-interest rate loan for White Run Regional Municipal Authority’s Sludge Dewatering Project recently awarded by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST).

WRRMA, which serves residents in Mt. Joy, Mt. Pleasant and Straban Townships in Adams County, sought the funding to help purchase and install a screw press at the existing treatment plant site and will include the construction of a new building to house the dewatering system. This project will assist in the management of waste, which will in turn benefit the health of the community and help to improve the operations of the WRRMA.

It’s estimated that the PENNVEST low-interest loan will provide the grant-equivalent of nearly 657 thousand dollars over the lifetime of the loan.


** Throwback!
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A headshot of a young Senator Mastriano as a Second Lt. He is wearing an army hat and army shirt

Here I am as Second Lieutenant reporting for duty with the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment in West Germany – 1980s.


** Senate Approves Tougher Penalties for Attempted Murder of Law Enforcement Officers
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The Senate approved legislation closing a gap in state law and imposing tougher penalties on individuals who attempt to murder a law enforcement officer and cause serious bodily injury.

Under current law, the penalty for attempted murder of a law enforcement officer could be as little as seven years in prison. Senate Bill 1284 ([link removed]) establishes a 20-year mandatory minimum sentence and a maximum of up to life in prison.

The measure was passed on Police Officers’ Memorial Day in Pennsylvania, which honors the brave men and women of law enforcement. It now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration. Read more about this legislation ([link removed]) .


** Protecting Pennsylvanians’ Second Amendment Rights
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The Senate moved to protect the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens by approving Senate Bill 822 ([link removed]) , which strengthens Pennsylvania’s state preemption over regulating firearms and ammunition, preventing local governments from enacting ordinances that are more restrictive than those established by the General Assembly.

Allowing local governments to establish a patchwork of inconsistent gun laws would make it impossible for Pennsylvania residents, along with citizens from other states, to travel without fear of inadvertently breaking a local law they were unaware of. Senate Bill 822, which passed with bipartisan support, also reinforces and restores the original intent of Pennsylvania’s Uniform Firearms Act, ensuring consistent and clear regulations across the state.

The bill has been sent to the House of Representatives for consideration.


** Senate Committee Approves Measures to Make Housing More Attainable
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Legislation aimed at expanding access to attainable housing while preserving local control was approved by the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee. The bills now move to the full Senate for consideration.

The legislation includes:
* Senate Bill 803 ([link removed]) , which establishes First-Time Homebuyers Savings Accounts, allowing individuals to save for a home with tax advantages.
* Senate Bill 1277 ([link removed]) , which updates the law to give communities more flexibility to offer up to 20 years of tax relief, helping spur construction of new homes and local growth.
* Senate Bill 1278 ([link removed]) , which creates a Residential Economic Development District (REDD) Grant Program to support the construction of housing near job centers through partnerships between local government and developers.
* Senate Bill 1279 ([link removed]) , which creates a Housing Development Regulatory Compliance Officer to serve as a single point of contact and improve coordination in the permitting process.
* Senate Bill 1281 ([link removed]) , which streamlines municipal approval processes by allowing pre-approved housing plans, reducing delays and cutting unnecessary red tape.

Forming a robust strategy to increase housing supply, lower costs and stimulate economic activity is a key focus for the Senate this year. Read more about these attainable housing bills ([link removed]) .


** Mother’s Day and Mammo May
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Mother’s Day is a great time to remind Mom and all the women in your life about the importance of annual mammograms.

While these low-dose x-rays are critical to a lifesaving early diagnosis of breast cancer, one in four Pennsylvania women fail to get a mammogram each year.

Annual mammograms are recommended for women beginning at age 40 or as early as age 25 if a woman is considered at increased risk for breast cancer. Learn more from the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition ([link removed]) .

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