Author: Brigitte S.

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September 14, 2021

Media Advisory – News Conference to Highlight Free Service to Veterans

Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), along with Sen. Katie Muth (D-44), Rep. Karen Boback (R-117), and Rep. Chris Sainato (D-9) – the chairs of the Senate and House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committees – will hold a news conference on Wednesday, Sept. 15, at 10:30 a.m. in the East Wing Rotunda of the State Capitol to highlight the free services Veterans Service Officers (VSOs) provide to Pennsylvania veterans.   [Read More]

Stefano, Senate Committee Discuss Ways to Preserve Life-Saving Care Provided by Firefighters
September 13, 2021

Stefano, Senate Committee Discuss Ways to Preserve Life-Saving Care Provided by Firefighters

Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) and the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee heard from fire chiefs, firefighters and other stakeholders about how to improve recruitment and retention of the next generation of volunteer firefighters locally and across Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

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September 10, 2021

Public hearing on the “Next Generation of Firefighters”

Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee | Monday, September 13, 2021 | 12:00 noon | Somerset Volunteer Fire Department, Somerset County |   [Read More]

Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee Advances Adjutant General Nominee and National Guard Legislation
June 22, 2021

Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee Advances Adjutant General Nominee and National Guard Legislation

The Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee advanced the nomination of Maj. Gen. Mark Schindler to serve as the adjutant general of the Pennsylvania Department of Military & Veterans Affairs and the nomination of Brig. Gen. Benjamin Cason to be promoted to Maj. Gen. in the Pennsylvania National Guard, according to Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), committee chairman.  [Read More]

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June 17, 2021

To consider nominations of Major General Mark Schindler for Adjutant General and the promotion of Brigadier General Ben Cason (PA National Guard) to Major General.

Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee | Monday, June 21, 2021 | 12:00 noon | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 and Virtual Participation |   [Read More]

Senator Stefano Shepherds Military Promotions Through Committee
June 15, 2021

Senator Stefano Shepherds Military Promotions Through Committee

Yesterday, the Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee advanced the nominations of three Pennsylvania National Guard officers nominated for promotion, according to Senator Pat Stefano (R-32), committee chairman.  [Read More]

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June 14, 2021

Public hearing on Pennsylvania’s veterans home care and COVID-19 mitigation protocols

Senate AND House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committees | Thursday, June 17, 2021 | 9:30 a.m. in the Irvis Building, Room 515 |   [Read More]

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June 11, 2021

Public hearing on the promotions of the following Pennsylvania National Guard Officers: *Colonel Scott Coradi, PA Air National Guard (being promoted to Brigadier General) *Colonel Patrick Monahan, PA Army National Guard (being promoted to Brigadier General) *Colonel John Pippy, PA Army National Guard (being promoted to Brigadier General)

Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee | Monday, June 14, 2021 | 11:00 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 |   [Read More]

Stefano Committee Votes to End Governor’s Emergency Declaration
June 9, 2021

Stefano Committee Votes to End Governor’s Emergency Declaration

The Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Sen. Pat Stefano, passed a resolution that would terminate the powers Gov. Tom Wolf commandeered by repeatedly declaring states of emergency.  [Read More]

STEFANO – SENATE VETERANS AFFAIRS & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE ADVANCES MEASURES
June 9, 2021

STEFANO – SENATE VETERANS AFFAIRS & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE ADVANCES MEASURES

The Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee advanced three measures, according to Senator Pat Stefano (R-32), committee chairman.  [Read More]

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