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DiSanto: Governor Wolf’s Lack of Leadership on COVID-19 Has Devastated Businesses and Workers
December 15, 2020

DiSanto: Governor Wolf’s Lack of Leadership on COVID-19 Has Devastated Businesses and Workers

Pennsylvania employers and workers endured the second-highest percentage of mandated business closures in the nation, a direct result of Governor Wolf’s failed pandemic leadership, according to Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry).  [Read More]

DiSanto: Senate Sends Broadband Expansion Bill to the Governor
November 20, 2020

DiSanto: Senate Sends Broadband Expansion Bill to the Governor

Legislation that would create a grant program to extend deployment of broadband services in underserved areas of the state earned final approval in the Senate today and was sent to the governor to be signed into law, according to Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry), who supported the bill.  [Read More]

DiSanto Bill to Better Protect Newborns Sent to Governor
November 20, 2020

DiSanto Bill to Better Protect Newborns Sent to Governor

Legislation introduced by Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) to ensure newborn babies are comprehensively screened for all recommended disorders was unanimously approved in the House of Representatives today and is now on its way to the Governor’s desk.  [Read More]

DiSanto: Senate Approves Liability Assistance for Health Care Providers, PPE Manufacturers, Schools, Business and Government Services Providers
November 20, 2020

DiSanto: Senate Approves Liability Assistance for Health Care Providers, PPE Manufacturers, Schools, Business and Government Services Providers

Health care providers, schools, businesses and others who followed COVID-19 public health directives would be protected from unfair lawsuits for good-faith actions they took during the pandemic under legislation approved Thursday by the Senate, said Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry).  [Read More]

DiSanto Announces Safe Schools Grants for Dauphin County Schools
November 16, 2020

DiSanto Announces Safe Schools Grants for Dauphin County Schools

Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) today announced local recipients of competitive 2019-2020 Safe Schools Targeted Grants.  [Read More]

Senate Republicans Announce Review of Election Results
November 11, 2020

Senate Republicans Announce Review of Election Results

The Senate State Government Committee announced Wednesday it will review the state’s election results as a way to restore trust in the vote.  [Read More]

DiSanto Bill to Combat Blight Becomes Law
October 29, 2020

DiSanto Bill to Combat Blight Becomes Law

Legislation introduced by State Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) to equip municipalities with a better enforcement mechanism to crack down on abandoned and dilapidated properties has been signed into law today by the Governor.  [Read More]

State Senator DiSanto and U.S. Senator Toomey Present Korean War Medals
October 28, 2020

State Senator DiSanto and U.S. Senator Toomey Present Korean War Medals

State Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) and the office of U.S. Senator Pat Toomey held a ceremony Wednesday at Colonial Golf & Tennis Club to award Korean War medals to area veterans.  [Read More]

Senate Sends Veterans Package to Governor for Enactment
October 22, 2020

Senate Sends Veterans Package to Governor for Enactment

The state Senate gave final approval this week of six bills boosting support for Pennsylvania veterans and their families, said Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry).  [Read More]

“Steer Clear Law” set to become “Move Over Law” following Unanimous Passage by General Assembly
October 21, 2020

“Steer Clear Law” set to become “Move Over Law” following Unanimous Passage by General Assembly

Legislation sponsored by State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33), State Senator Kim Ward (R-39) and Senator John DiSanto (R-15) to strengthen the state “Steer Clear Law” and better protect tow truck drivers, law enforcement and other first responders is set for enactment following unanimous passage by the General Assembly.  [Read More]

DiSanto: Senate Approves Bipartisan Bills to Boost Local Fire and EMS Services
October 21, 2020

DiSanto: Senate Approves Bipartisan Bills to Boost Local Fire and EMS Services

Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) supported Senate passage Tuesday of a comprehensive package of bipartisan reforms to help local fire and EMS companies continue to operate in the face of declining membership and rising costs.  [Read More]

DiSanto Bill to Combat Blight Sent to Governor
October 20, 2020

DiSanto Bill to Combat Blight Sent to Governor

Legislation introduced by State Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) to equip municipalities with a better enforcement mechanism to crack down on abandoned and dilapidated properties was approved unanimously by the Senate today with House amendments and is now on its way to the Governor’s desk.  [Read More]

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