News Releases

Senator Scott Martin (R-13) is working to reduce the impact of Governor Wolf’s order on Thursday for all non-life-sustaining businesses to close.   [Read More]

Senator Scott Martin (R-13) announced today that he would introduce a bill requiring all institutions of higher learning who have closed due to the coronavirus pandemic to refund a prorated portion of all unused pre-paid fees – including room and board – to students.   [Read More]

Senator Scott Martin (R-13) is reminding community residents that resources are available to help employees and families who have been affected by the state’s coronavirus mitigation efforts.   [Read More]

The Senate took an important step to continue its operations safely today by passing a resolution allowing members to vote remotely, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13).   [Read More]

Resources and information are available to businesses and employees who have been affected by Governor Wolf’s order yesterday for nonessential businesses to close due to coronavirus concerns, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13).   [Read More]

In order to help contain the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus and protect the health and safety of local residents and office staff, Senator Martin (R-13) announced today that his Lancaster Office will be temporarily closed for meetings, effective Monday, March 16, 2020, until further notice.   [Read More]

Senators Pat Stefano (R-32) and Scott Martin (R-13) announced plans today to help taxpayers remove elected officials who neglect the duties of their office.   [Read More]

School safety grants totaling more than $940,000 were awarded today to 11 school districts and other entities serving students in southern Lancaster County, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13).   [Read More]

Senator Scott Martin (R-13) today criticized Governor Wolf today for cutting funding for a key school safety grant program on the same day that he sent a letter to lawmakers detailing the impact of school shootings on students, teachers and parents.   [Read More]

Lancaster County Senators Ryan P. Aument (R-36) and Scott Martin (R-13) voiced concerns about the level of new spending and borrowing in the $36.1 billion budget plan outlined by Governor Wolf today.   [Read More]

Critical members of volunteer fire companies, ambulance corps and rescue squads who are injured in the line of duty would qualify for workers’ compensation coverage under a bill approved by the Senate today, according to the bill’s sponsors, Senators Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York).  Listen   [Read More]

Senators Ryan P. Aument (R-36) and Scott Martin (R-13) voted in favor of a pair of bills this week that would help fire and EMS companies deal with some of the most significant financial and recruitment challenges they face today. Listen   [Read More]