News Releases

Press conference announcing Senate Bill 1281, proposed by Senator Mastriano and Senator Ward, to protect first responders (e.g. tow truck drivers, emergency management services, firefighters, law enforcement, etc.) when they respond to emergency scenes, traffic stops or disabled vehicles on the highway.  This is referred to as the “Steer Clear Law”, which is being rebranded as the “Move Over Law,” Tuesday, September 8 at noon in Soldier's Grove |     [Read More]

State Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) will be hosting a telephone town hall with local residents next Wednesday, September 2, from 6 to 7 p.m.   [Read More]

State Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) will be hosting a virtual Grants and Funding Workshop on September 15 for municipal officials, first responders and non-profit organizations.   [Read More]

HARRISBURG – With limitations on indoor events in place as part of COVID-19 mitigation efforts, State Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) and the office of U.S. Senator Pat Toomey made house calls today to deliver Korean War medals to area veterans. Senator DiSanto and Larissa Bailey, Central PA Regional Manager for Senator Toomey, presented the Korean […]   [Read More]

State Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) today announced funding to improve local water and sewage treatment systems in Dauphin and Perry counties.   [Read More]

Future emergency disaster declarations could not be extended beyond 21 days without legislative approval under a proposed Constitutional Amendment given final approval by the Senate today, according to State Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry), who co-sponsored the measure.   [Read More]

Today the Senate unanimously approved legislation sponsored by State Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) to equip municipalities with a better enforcement mechanism to crack down on abandoned and dilapidated properties.   [Read More]

Fire, rescue and EMS companies hampered by lack of fundraising opportunities during the COVID-19 emergency can register now for grants to help cover expenses, Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) announced today.     [Read More]

Legislation introduced by State Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) to extend second chances for rehabilitated citizens seeking state-issued job licenses is being signed into law today by the Governor.   [Read More]

Several bills moved forward in the state Senate this week to boost support for Pennsylvania firefighters, according to Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry).   [Read More]

The Pennsylvania Senate continued its work to improve police training and reduce deadly force incidents, approving a second round of reform legislation this week, according to Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry).   [Read More]

The Pennsylvania Senate this week approved legislation aimed at supporting good policing practices in commonwealth communities, according to Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry).   [Read More]