Recent News
Martin Announces Social Media Safety and Parental Awareness Event to be Held April 9
To help parents and students better understand potential threats online, Senator Scott Martin is bringing together experts in law enforcement, child protection and student mental health for a special informational session in partnership with Lampeter-Strasburg High School from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 9. [Read More]
Key Points from Senate Budget Hearing with Department of Education
Senate Appropriations Committee members highlighted concerns about potential cuts to cyber charter schools, unfilled seats for pre-K programs, and ways to boost student achievement statewide during a budget hearing with the Department of Education today. [Read More]
Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Governor’s Budget Office, Department of Revenue, Workforce Development Agencies
Senate Appropriations Committee members raised concerns about the level of spending in Governor Shapiro’s proposed budget, inefficiencies in state government, and the potential consequences of irresponsible budgeting during today’s budget hearings. [Read More]
Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Public Utility Commission, State University Presidents
Senate Appropriations Committee members used today’s budget hearings with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) and presidents of several universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) to highlight the negative impacts of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s energy policies, and ways to strengthen post‑secondary educational institutions. [Read More]
Connect With Us
In 2020, plaintiffs said the state needed to put an additional $4.6 billion into public education to achieve adequacy. Since the lawsuit was first filed in 2014, how much more has the General Assembly put into education?
More than $8 billion. It’s not about the money.
It is always a pleasure to recognize the exceptionally talented athletes, cheerleaders and buddies who will be participating in the Big 33 Football Classic! The game has been described as the “Super Bowl of High School Football.”
☘️Happy St. Patrick’s Day! May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go.
We’ve all heard the cherry-picked talking point that Pennsylvania ranks 49th in higher education. If you look at the real data, we’re among the top third of all states in many key metrics nationwide in terms of supporting students.
The Strasburg office remains OPEN while E. Main Street is under construction. Strasburg Borough will continue to post updates on its Facebook page.
