Senate Passes Martin’s Down Syndrome Awareness Day Resolution
March 20, 2019
In recognition of the incredible accomplishments of individuals living with Down syndrome, Senator Scott Martin (R-13) led passage of a Senate resolution today designating March 21 as World Down Syndrome Day.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Community & Economic Development
March 07, 2019
Senator Martin asked Secretary Dennis Davin of DCED about why the Administration chose to offer billions in tax breaks to recruit Amazon, but then continues to reject locally-controlled initiatives to incentivize new jobs and business growth in their area.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Gaming Control Board, Part 2
March 07, 2019
In a follow-up round of questions during the budget hearing for the Gaming Control Board, Senator Martin questioned Executive Director Kevin O'Toole about modifications to the contract with the vendor implementing a video game terminal central control system, and steps to prevent/treat problem gambling.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Gaming Control Board
March 07, 2019
Senator Martin questioned Gaming Control Board Executive Director Kevin O'Toole about monitoring video game terminals via a central control system and his legislation allowing municipalities to opt out of truck stop VGTs.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Agriculture
March 06, 2019
Senator Martin asked Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding about personnel available for agricultural preparedness and response efforts.
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Martin Renews Push to Help Students Facing Prolonged Medical Absence From School
March 06, 2019
Senator Scott Martin (R-13) reintroduced legislation recently that would provide new resources to students who face an extended absence from school due to injury or illness.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Military & Veterans Affairs
March 06, 2019
Senator Martin spoke with Department of Military and Veteran Affairs Adjutant General Carrelli about efforts to address suicide rates among veterans, partnering with counties in their crisis intervention services and consumer choice for veterans and their families, especially when it pertains to institutional care services.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Education, Part 1
March 05, 2019
Senator Martin discussed the benefits of his SB 144 which would provide telepresence tools for students missing school as well as making schools safer by securing and evaluating juveniles charged with making terroristic threats through his SB 106 during the Education budget hearing.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Liquor Control Board
February 28, 2019
During the budget hearing for the Liquor Control Board, Senator Martin told PLCB Chairman Tim Holden that workers should have a choice to join or not union, and should be informed of their rights.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Corrections / Probation & Parole
February 28, 2019
Senator Martin questions Secretary of Corrections John Wetzel during the budget hearing for the Department of Corrections / Office of Probation and Parole about reforming occupational licensing, the status of right-sizing operations, efforts to place community corrections facilities in more strategic locations and reforming victim restitution.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Department of Human Services
February 27, 2019
Senator Martin questioned the sustainability of PA’s Medicaid program, our need for common sense Medicaid work requirements and our future plans for the MATP during a PA Senate Budget Hearing with the PA Department of Human Services.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Department of Health
February 27, 2019
At today’s PA Senate Department of Health Budget hearing, Senator Martin questioned Secretary of Health Rachel Levine about the PA Rural Health Model and the status of the Governor’s proposed merger involving the department.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Transportation
February 25, 2019
Senator Martin asked PennDOT Secretary Leslie Richards for a breakout of Motor License Fund uses, an update on Delaware River dredging, and vehicle registration applications now that stickers have been eliminated.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: General Services
February 25, 2019
I questioned Secretary Topper during today’s #PASenate #PABudget hearing with the Department of General Services about the long term impact of continuing to borrow money to fund the operations of the States Bureau of Public Works and the added long term expense.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Labor & Industry
February 25, 2019
I had the opportunity to question the Department of Labor & Industry Secretary about discriminatory apprenticeship ratio practices and how the state can better connect unemployed individuals on welfare with unfilled jobs during the #PASenate #PABudget hearing.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: PA State Police
February 21, 2019
Senator Martin discussed the fact that most State Police assistance occurs in municipalities with full-time police departments, and PSP services benefit all cities, townships and boroughs in PA.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: State System of Higher Education
February 21, 2019
Senator Martin questioned PASSHE Chancellor Dan Greenstein about “right-sizing” operations and staffing as a result of declining enrollment in the State System of Higher Education.
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Senators Aument, Martin Raise Concerns about Spending, Taxes in Wolf’s Budget Plan
February 05, 2019
Lancaster County Senators Ryan Aument (R-36) and Scott Martin (R-13) voiced concerns today regarding the level of spending, taxes and borrowing proposed by Governor Wolf in his annual budget address.
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Martin Hosts Capitol Event Highlighting Bipartisan Efforts to Fight Pediatric Cancer
February 04, 2019
A bipartisan group of lawmakers from the Senate and the House of Representatives joined with advocates, medical experts and families affected by pediatric cancer at the state Capitol today to highlight efforts to combat childhood cancers, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13).
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Lawmakers, Advocates Plan to Highlight Efforts to Fight Pediatric Cancer
February 01, 2019
Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Andy Dinniman (D-19) and Representatives Kerry Benninghoff (R-171) and Tom Caltagirone (D-127) will hold a press conference on Monday, February 4, at 11 a.m. in the Capitol Media Center to highlight bipartisan legislative efforts to combat pediatric cancer.
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Senators Folmer, Schwank, Killion, Stefano and Martin to Introduce Bipartisan Election Reform Package
January 24, 2019
Senators Mike Folmer (R-48), Judy Schwank (D-11), Tom Killion (R-9), Pat Stefano (R-32) and Scott Martin (R-13) will hold a press conference on Tuesday, January 29 at 10 a.m. in the Capitol Media Center in regards to a soon-to-be-introduced bipartisan election reform package.
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Video: 2019 PA Farm Show – Talkin’ Milk
January 11, 2019
Senator Scott Martin talks with Cindy Johnson and her daughter Kelly about their 11 generation dairy farm at the PA Farm Show.
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Video: 2019 PA Farm Show – Farmers Market
January 10, 2019
Senator Scott Martin talks with Brian Moyer with PA Farm Markets about a featuring a farmers market, a new attraction at the PA Farm Show this year.
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Video: 2019 PA Farm Show – Frey Livestock Supply
January 10, 2019
Senator Scott Martin talks with Nancy Frey with Frey Livestock Supply in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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Video: 2019 PA Farm Show – Invasive Species
January 10, 2019
Senator Scott Martintalks with Gregg Robertson with the PA Landscape & Nursery Association about precautions surrounding invasion species like the Spotted Lantern Fly.
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New Law Will Protect Access to Parking Spaces for Disabled Pennsylvanians
October 24, 2018
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A new state law will improve the accessibility of parking spaces for persons with disabilities, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13), one of the prime sponsors of the bill.
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Tougher Penalties Against Repeat DUI Offenders Signed Into Law
October 24, 2018
A bill to enact stiffer punishments against habitual DUI offenders was signed into law today, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13).
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Homicide by Vehicle While DUI with Prior DUI Offenses (SB 961)
October 18, 2018
Senator Scott Martin speaks in support of final passage of Senate Bill 961, legislation that increases the penalties for someone convicted of vehicular homicide while DUI that has also had prior offenses for DUI.
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Rafferty-Martin DUI Crackdown Proposal Headed to the Governor
October 18, 2018
A bill to enact stiffer punishments against habitual DUI offenders is on its way to the Governor to be signed into law, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13).
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Senate Sends Disabled Parking Access Bill to Governor
October 15, 2018
The Senate unanimously approved legislation today to improve accessibility and strengthen enforcement measures relating to parking spaces, curb ramps and access aisles for persons with disabilities, according to the bill’s sponsors, Senators John C. Rafferty, Jr. (R-44) and Scott Martin (R-13).
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