Senate Advances Key Education, School Safety Budget Priorities
November 15, 2023

Senate Advances Key Education, School Safety Budget Priorities

The Senate approved budget implementation language today that will drive out critical funding to schools and present a more streamlined approach to school safety, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

Senator Martin’s Next Veteran Service Officer Day Scheduled for November 13
November 9, 2023

Senator Martin’s Next Veteran Service Officer Day Scheduled for November 13

As Pennsylvanians prepare to celebrate Veterans Day this weekend, Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) is reminding community residents that his team will host special office hours for veterans on Monday, November 13, from 9 a.m. to noon at his office in Strasburg.  [Read More]

Senate Republican Leaders Applaud Significant Transfer to Rainy Day Fund
November 3, 2023

Senate Republican Leaders Applaud Significant Transfer to Rainy Day Fund

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Chair Scott Martin (R-13) applauded the transfer of nearly $900 million to the state’s Rainy Day Fund today that will help strengthen Pennsylvania’s financial position in the years ahead.  [Read More]

Senator Martin Renews Call to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
November 2, 2023

Senator Martin Renews Call to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

As Pennsylvanians prepare to set their clocks back an hour this weekend, Senator Scott Martin (R-13) is renewing his call to make daylight saving time permanent and eliminate the twice-yearly time changes.  [Read More]

Senator Martin: Commonwealth Court’s Carbon Tax Ruling a Win for Pennsylvanians
November 1, 2023

Senator Martin: Commonwealth Court’s Carbon Tax Ruling a Win for Pennsylvanians

Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-Strasburg) issued the following statement today after the Commonwealth Court ruled against imposing the RGGI carbon tax on Pennsylvania communities:  [Read More]

Senate Advances Critical Support for EMS, Hospitals & Nursing Homes
October 17, 2023

Senate Advances Critical Support for EMS, Hospitals & Nursing Homes

Recognizing the challenges health care providers face and the importance of meeting these needs immediately, the Senate has unanimously passed House Bill 1351, to ensure residents across Pennsylvania continue to receive access to needed health care services, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

Senator Martin to Host Senior Expo on October 13 in East Earl
October 4, 2023

Senator Martin to Host Senior Expo on October 13 in East Earl

More than two dozen exhibitors will be available to offer information on programs and services for seniors at Senator Scott Martin’s (R-Lancaster) senior expo on October 13 in East Earl.  [Read More]

Senator Martin Schedules Next Veteran Service Officer Day October 10
October 3, 2023

Senator Martin Schedules Next Veteran Service Officer Day October 10

Senator Scott Martin’s (R-Lancaster) office will host the next Veteran Service Officer Day on October 10 from 9 a.m. to noon at his office in Strasburg.  [Read More]

Senate Resolution Would Evaluate School Safety Programs to Find Potential Improvements
October 2, 2023

Senate Resolution Would Evaluate School Safety Programs to Find Potential Improvements

A comprehensive study of Pennsylvania’s approach to school safety could build on recent successes to keep kids safer in the classroom, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster).  [Read More]

Senate Republican Leaders Decry Shapiro’s Attempt to Prevent Full Rainy Day Fund Transfer
September 29, 2023

Senate Republican Leaders Decry Shapiro’s Attempt to Prevent Full Rainy Day Fund Transfer

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 regarding the Shapiro Administration’s failure to request the statutorily required amount be deposited in the state’s Rainy Day Fund:  [Read More]

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