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PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on Biden Administration’s Disastrous New Power Plant Emission Rules
April 26, 2024

PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on Biden Administration’s Disastrous New Power Plant Emission Rules

Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today in reaction to new power plant emission rules imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency that will harm energy consumers and reduce grid reliability:  [Read More]

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April 10, 2024

Republican Lawmakers Introduce “Grow PA” Higher Education Reform Plan to Support More Affordable Learning Opportunities, Pathways to PA Careers

Students in Pennsylvania would have access to more affordable post-secondary education options leading to quality careers in the state under a plan announced today by Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster), Senate Majority Whip Ryan P. Aument (R-Lancaster), Senate Education Committee Chair David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill) and Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-Montgomery).  [Read More]

Republican Lawmakers Set to Announce Higher Education Plan
April 9, 2024

Republican Lawmakers Set to Announce Higher Education Plan

Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Scott Martin (R-Lancaster), House Education Committee Republican Chair Jesse Topper (R-Bedford) and other Republican lawmakers will announce a plan to make post-secondary education more affordable, build the state’s future workforce, and make Pennsylvania more competitive in attracting and retaining students during a media briefing on Wednesday, April 10 at 1:30 p.m. in Room 281 MCB.  [Read More]

Martin Responds to Shapiro’s New Carbon Tax Proposal
March 13, 2024

Martin Responds to Shapiro’s New Carbon Tax Proposal

Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) issued the following statement today responding to Governor Josh Shapiro’s announcement that he would pursue a Pennsylvania carbon tax similar to the one ruled unconstitutional by the Commonwealth Court recently:  [Read More]

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Office of Senator Scott Martin

Harrisburg Office

Senate Box 203013
Main Capitol 281
Harrisburg, PA 17120-3013
Telephone: (717) 787-6535
Fax: 717-772-5471
TTY: (800) 364-1581
Toll Free: (800) 235-1313

District Office

135 East Main Street, Suite 1-A
Strasburg, PA 17579
Telephone: (717) 397-1309
Fax: 717-299-7798

🎓Matching students to quality, family-sustaining careers is one of the keys to keeping students in PA after graduation. We’re moving forward with the Grow PA higher education plan to make these goals a reality!

🎓Matching students to quality, family-sustaining careers is one of the keys to keeping students in PA after graduation. We’re moving forward with the Grow PA higher education plan to make these goals a reality! ...

✅How can we meet the future demands of the workforce and help more young people stay and grow in PA? 

Residents of the 13th Senatorial District are invited to share their thoughts on post-secondary education and career preparation by completing my survey: https://senatorscottmartinpa.com/legislative-survey/

✅How can we meet the future demands of the workforce and help more young people stay and grow in PA?

Residents of the 13th Senatorial District are invited to share their thoughts on post-secondary education and career preparation by completing my survey: https://senatorscottmartinpa.com/legislative-survey/
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🎓The best way to address PA’s dwindling workforce and aging population is to provide strong incentives to make sure our sons and daughters can pursue real, meaningful job opportunities. The Grow PA higher education reform plan offers a roadmap on how to achieve it.

🎓The best way to address PA’s dwindling workforce and aging population is to provide strong incentives to make sure our sons and daughters can pursue real, meaningful job opportunities. The Grow PA higher education reform plan offers a roadmap on how to achieve it. ...

Meet Scott Martin

Scott Martin is a lifelong Lancaster County resident with deep roots in the community. Scott currently serves as part of the Senate Republican Leadership team as Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, which plays a crucial role in negotiating and developing the state budget. During his three terms in the Senate, he has authored dozens of laws to improve the quality of life for Pennsylvanians. He previously served as Chair of the Senate Education Committee and Senate Local Government Committee.
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