Senator Doug Mastriano, a Pennsylvania state legislator, addressed several issues concerning public health, tax reform, and emergency management in a series of posts on July 14, 2025.
In a statement posted at 15:19 UTC, Mastriano expressed his support for the state’s agricultural community. He emphasized the importance of transparency regarding contamination risks, particularly in relation to milk produced by Byers. According to Mastriano: “I wholeheartedly support Pennsylvania farmers, including Byers. It’s important to inform people about any potential dangers related to contamination. If even one person who purchased the milk sees this message and avoids getting sick, then we have accomplished something good.”
Later that day at 18:31 UTC, Mastriano announced legislative action alongside Senator Chris Gebhard aimed at property tax reform. The two senators introduced Senate Bill 929 (SB929), which proposes a constitutional amendment to eliminate school property taxes in Pennsylvania. In his post he stated: “Pennsylvanians have waited long enough. Sen. Chris Gebhard and I have introduced SB929, a constitutional amendment to ELIMINATE school property taxes. No tax should have the power to take your home. It’s time for lasting reform.”
At 21:54 UTC on the same day, Mastriano relayed urgent information from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) regarding flooding and road closures in Eastern Pennsylvania. He detailed active flash flood warnings for several counties with specific expiration times: “PEMA is receiving reports of flooding and road closures in Eastern PA
Flash Flood Warnings:
* Lehigh and Northampton Counties until 2100 hours.
* Carbon and Monroe Counties until 2100 hours.
* Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon Counties until 2030 hours.
Lancaster County”
Senator Doug Mastriano is known for his advocacy on issues affecting rural communities in Pennsylvania as well as his focus on public safety measures during severe weather events.
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