The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) recently honored Senator Scott Martin (R-13) as Legislator of the Year for his work to ensure young people facing long-term illness and injury can continue their studies.

In This Update: Legislation to Protect Young Victims of Sexual Assault Goes to the Governor Bill to Protect Injured Volunteer Fire, EMS Personnel Earns Final Legislative Approval Senate Votes to Boost Fire and EMS Services Throughout PA Legislation Moves Forward to Ensure Safe Visitation of Nursing Home Residents Bills to Improve COVID-19 Reporting Move to...

Critical members of volunteer fire companies, ambulance corps and rescue squads who are injured in the line of duty would qualify for workers’ compensation coverage under a bill approved by the Senate today and sent to the governor, according to the bill’s sponsors, Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28). 

Your Vote Matters: 2020 Election Pennsylvania implemented several changes in election laws this year, and many citizens are expected to take part in the November 3 election. Below, I’ve listed key dates, information on important voting information, and links to resources to provide you with the information you will need to take part in this...

Legislation that would protect young victims of sexual assault against the possibility of having to attend school with their attackers received final legislative approval today and was sent to the governor’s desk to be signed into law, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13).

The Senate approved a comprehensive package of bipartisan reforms today to improve the delivery of fire and EMS services throughout the state, according to Senator Martin, who supported the legislation.

In This Update: Your Vote Matters 2020: Voting Resource Page with Everything You Need to Know Committee Explores Ways to Streamline State Government Medicare Open Enrollment Runs Now Through December 7 CDL and Commercial Learner’s Permits Extended Through November 29 Federal Funding Available for Volunteer Fire Companies October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month PHEAA Schedules...

In This Update: Update on Audit Details Glaring Inconsistencies in Governor’s Business Waiver System Expanded Indoor and Outdoor Gathering Limits Announced Legislation to Crack Down on Child Pornography Earns Senate Approval Senate Passes Comprehensive Information Technology Overhaul Committee Examines Bill to Give Students New Resources to Succeed Key Health Care Bills Move Forward in the...

The state Senate approved two measures this week to boost the availability of health care services and coverage throughout Pennsylvania, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13), who supported the bills.