Public hearing on the impacts of PA Department of Health orders on Pennsylvania’s children and schools
September 21, 2021
Senate Education Committee | Thursday, September 23, 2021 | 11:00 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-B | [Read More]
Joint public hearing on the importance of adult education as part of Pennsylvania’s workforce development system
September 17, 2021
JOINT HEARING Senate Education Committee AND Senate Labor & Industry Committee | Wednesday, September 22, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 | [Read More]
Martin Votes to Disapprove Wolf RGGI Tax on PA Energy Producers
September 14, 2021
State Senator Scott Martin (R-13) voted today to disapprove a Wolf Administration regulation that imposes a tax on Pennsylvania energy producers by entering the state into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
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CO2 Budget Trading Program (RGGI)
August 18, 2021
VIDEO: Remarks of Senator Scott Martin at a Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee meeting to consider a letter to IRRC disapproving of Reg #7-559 regarding a CO2 Budget Trading Program (RGGI).
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Senator Martin Questions Wolf Administration on COVID-19 Policies for Schools, Masking Mandates
August 06, 2021
As school districts work to finalize plans for opening for the 2021-22 school year, Senator Scott Martin (R-13) today questioned Wolf Administration officials during a Senate Education Committee hearing about the COVID-19 policies being implemented in schools.
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Public hearing on COVID-19 policies and guidance for schools
July 30, 2021
Senate Education Committee | Friday, August 6, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 | [Read More]
Martin and Browne: PASSHE Progressing with Integration Plan, Provides Update
July 21, 2021
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) updated lawmakers earlier this week on their progress toward the integration of six universities as a part of their System Redesign plan.
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Hearing Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education update regarding the latest report pursuant to Act 50 of 2020
July 16, 2021
Joint Hearing – Senate Appropriations and Education Committees | July 20 at 11:15 am | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 | [Read More]
Name, Image, Likeness – Press Event
July 10, 2021
Name, Image, Likeness – Press Event | Monday, July 12, 2021 from 11:00am – 12:00pm | [Read More]
Martin: PA Budget Includes New Resources for Pediatric Cancer Research
June 25, 2021
A plan to expand cancer research funding was approved as part of the Pennsylvania 2021-22 state budget, according to PA Senator Scott Martin (R-13), who championed the legislation alongside many children battling cancer, their families, parents who lost their beloved angels and other advocates.
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Public hearing on the nomination of Noe Ortega as Secretary of the Department of Education; to consider SB 729, SR 144, and HB 1013
June 17, 2021
Senate Education Committee | Tuesday, June 22, 2021 | 11:00 a.m. | Hearing Room Room 8E-B East Wing | [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 1
June 15, 2021
Senate Education Committee | Tuesday, June 15, 2021 | Off the Floor | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
Senator Martin, Rep. Flood Highlight Growth of PA Girls Wrestling, Call for PIAA Recognition
June 09, 2021
In honoring the 2020-21 Pennsylvania state Champion Girls Wrestlers, Senator Scott Martin (R-13) and Rep. Ann Flood (R-138) highlighted the growth of girls wrestling in Pennsylvania and the movement of making it a PIAA-sanctioned sport.
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Senator Martin, Rep. Flood, Olympic/World Champion Highlights Growth of PA Girls Wrestling, Call for PIAA Recognition
June 08, 2021
Pennsylvania Senator Scott Martin (R-13) was joined by Pennsylvania Rep. Ann Flood (R-138) Olympic Gold Medal winner and World Champion Wrestler Bruce Baumgartner, supporters of girls wrestling and the State & National Champions at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, to highlight the growth of girls wrestling in Pennsylvania and the movement of making it a PIAA sanctioned sport.
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Senate Committee Approves Plan to Give Parents Stronger Say in the Education of their Children
June 07, 2021
Parents would have a stronger role to play in deciding the best educational options for their children under legislation approved by the Senate Education Committee today, according to Chairman Scott Martin (R-13), President Pro Tempore Jake Corman (R-34) and Senator John DiSanto (R-15).
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Meeting to consider SB 1, SB 324, and SB 733
June 04, 2021
Senate Education Committee | Monday, June 7, 2021 at 12:00 noon | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 | [Read More]
SR 119 (EDS Awareness Month)
May 27, 2021
SR 119 (EDS Awareness Month)
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Martin Bill Providing New Resources for Pediatric Cancer Research Clears House Committee
May 26, 2021
A bill introduced by PA Senator Scott Martin (R-13) to expand cancer research funding was approved by the Finance Committee in the House of Representatives.
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Martin Outlines What a YES Vote Means for Tuesday’s Primary Election
May 12, 2021
State Senator Scott Martin (R-13) today highlighted what a YES vote means on two proposed amendments to the Pennsylvania Constitution being considered by voters in Tuesday’s Primary Election.
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Meeting to consider bills
May 10, 2021
Senate Education Committee | Monday, May 10, 2021 | 11:30 a.m. | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
Meeting to reorganize and receive updates from the PIAA pursuant to Act 91 of 2000 as well as any other business that may come before the committee
April 30, 2021
PA Athletic Oversight Commission (Senator Scott Martin, Chair) | Monday, May 3, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. | Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation | [Read More]
Public hearing to provide an update on the State System of Higher Education (SSHE)
April 26, 2021
Senate Appropriations Committee AND Senate Education Committee | Thursday, April 29, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. | Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation) [Read More]
Constitutional Amendment Ballot Questions
April 20, 2021
Remarks of Senator Scott Martin at Capitol news conference to highlight the importance of voters knowing what a YES votes means for the May 18 primary election Constitutional amendment ballot questions.
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Public hearing on needed K-12 education reforms in western Pennsylvania
April 19, 2021
Senate Education Committee | Friday, April 23, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
Public hearing on needed K-12 education reforms in eastern Pennsylvania
April 16, 2021
Senate Education Committee | Monday, April 19, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
Public hearing on pursuing excellence: needed K-12 education reforms in Central Pennsylvania
April 09, 2021
Senate Education Committee | Monday, April 12, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
Budget Hearing Q&A: Auditor General
April 07, 2021
VIDEO: Senator Scott Martin questions Auditor General Timothy DeFoor during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Office of Auditor General.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Attorney General
April 07, 2021
VIDEO: Senator Scott Martin questions Attorney General Josh Shapiro during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Office of Attorney General.
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Senate Panel Passes Martin’s Bill Providing New Resources for Pediatric Cancer Research
March 24, 2021
The Senate Finance Committee approved a bill today that could generate up to $100 million in private donations over the next decade to support childhood cancer research, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13).
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