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Senate Committee Votes to Eliminate Costs for  Genetic Testing and Breast Cancer Screenings
February 28, 2023

Senate Committee Votes to Eliminate Costs for Genetic Testing and Breast Cancer Screenings

Chairman John DiSanto (R-15) convened the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee for its first voting meeting of the 2023-24 legislative session today to unanimously approve Senate Bill 8, which eliminates all out-of-pocket costs for genetic testing of hereditary cancer syndromes and supplemental breast screenings for women with a high lifetime-risk of developing breast cancer.  [Read More]

Senator DiSanto to Serve on Key Committees for 2023-24 Session
January 6, 2023

Senator DiSanto to Serve on Key Committees for 2023-24 Session

State Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (Westmoreland) to serve on five key Senate standing committees for the 2023-24 legislative session.  [Read More]

DiSanto Announces Grants for Local Police Departments
December 14, 2022

DiSanto Announces Grants for Local Police Departments

State Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin) today announced the awarding of $5.3 million in state grants to help police departments in Dauphin County purchase new equipment and make other upgrades to better protect communities.  [Read More]

Senator DiSanto Announces Additional, No-Cost-To-Taxpayers Outreach Offices
November 17, 2022

Senator DiSanto Announces Additional, No-Cost-To-Taxpayers Outreach Offices

State Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin) today announced that, with legislative redistricting effective as of December 1, 2022 (see www.senatordisanto.com/district-map/ for new map), residents of the 15th senatorial district may access the following Outreach Offices for constituent and legislative services:  [Read More]

DiSanto Wants Commonwealth to Pay Its Fair Share of Stormwater Fees
October 25, 2022

DiSanto Wants Commonwealth to Pay Its Fair Share of Stormwater Fees

tate Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) has introduced legislation to require the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and its agencies to pay municipal stormwater assessments just like any other local property owner.  [Read More]

DiSanto Invites Area Veterans to Appreciation Breakfast in November
September 29, 2022

DiSanto Invites Area Veterans to Appreciation Breakfast in November

Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) will host his third annual 15th Senatorial District Veterans Appreciation Breakfast on Friday, November 4 from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., at the Scottish Rite Theatre, 2701 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg. This venue offers free parking and is handicap accessible.  [Read More]

Senate Committee Votes to Remove Out-of-Pocket Costs for Life-Saving Genetic Testing and Breast Cancer Screenings
September 20, 2022

Senate Committee Votes to Remove Out-of-Pocket Costs for Life-Saving Genetic Testing and Breast Cancer Screenings

Today Chairman John DiSanto (R-Dauphin) convened a meeting of the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee to consider three bills, two of which would remove out-of-pocket costs associated with genetic testing for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome as well as supplemental breast screenings for women with a high lifetime risk of breast cancer.  [Read More]

DiSanto Announces State Funding for Two Key Parks Projects
September 20, 2022

DiSanto Announces State Funding for Two Key Parks Projects

State Senator John DiSanto (R-15)  today announced the awarding of state grants for two key parks projects in Dauphin County.  [Read More]

DiSanto Opposes Massive Spending Increase in State Budget
July 8, 2022

DiSanto Opposes Massive Spending Increase in State Budget

Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) said today that he opposes the massive spending increases in the proposed 2022-23 state budget and that he voted against the General Appropriations Bill (Senate Bill 1100) in order to protect taxpayers.  [Read More]

DiSanto: Senate Committee Preserves CHIP Family Choice
May 24, 2022

DiSanto: Senate Committee Preserves CHIP Family Choice

Today the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee unanimously approved three bills which included approval of telehealth for outpatient psychiatric clinics, financial solvency regulation for insurance companies, and preserving options for CHIP families.  [Read More]

DiSanto Announces State Grants for Key Projects in Dauphin and Perry Counties
April 22, 2022

DiSanto Announces State Grants for Key Projects in Dauphin and Perry Counties

Five major projects in Dauphin and Perry counties are receiving crucial state assistance, Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) announced today.  [Read More]

DiSanto Announces Nonprofit Security Grants for Area Organizations
April 14, 2022

DiSanto Announces Nonprofit Security Grants for Area Organizations

State Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) today announced state funding to help area nonprofits and faith-based institutions improve safety and security.   [Read More]

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