October 16, 2018 - The Senate Health and Human Services Committee and the Senate Majority Policy Committee held a joint hearing to discuss the role and impact of pharmacy benefit managers in PA.
October 3, 2018 - Senator Scott Martin recognizes the Lancaster Catholic baseball team, winners of the 2018 PIAA Class 3A state championship.
October 3, 2018 - Senator Scott Martin recognizes the Lancaster Catholic girls basketball team, winners of the 2018 PIAA Class 4A state championship, their 4th state championship.
October 3, 2018 - Senator Martin stands with members of the PA Sons and Daughters of Italy to recognize October 2018 as Italian-American Heritage Month.
October 3, 2018 - The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee held a public hearing on invasive and native species. Testimony was heard by the Lancaster County Conservancy and members of C3, an organization in Lancaster County dedicated to raising awareness about the destruction of invasive plants.
September 26, 2018 - The Senate Health & Human Services Committee met to consider Senate Bills 912, 1220 and 1237 and House Bills 122, 1532, 1829 and 1884.
September 26, 2018 - Senator Scott martin recognizes the Lampeter-Strasburg HS girls softball team, for winning the 2018 PIAA Class 5A state championship.
September 25, 2018 - The Senate Majority Policy Committee held a Welfare briefing with former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum
It was an honor to join Congressman Lou Barletta, State Legislators, law enforcement, municipal officials and parents for a School Safety Roundtable discussion. I appreciate this opportunity to hear concerns and ideas from all the participants in addition to sharing about legislation we are working on at the State level to help ensure safe schools for our children. Thank you to Penn Manor School District for hosting this event!
August 2018 - Thank you to the Lancaster County Farm Bureau and Sauder’s Eggs for hosting a legislative roundtable and tour to discuss current state and federal agricultural issues impacting Lancaster County famers
June 20, 2018 - Senator Martin recognizes the Manheim Township Boys’ Lacrosse Team on the Senate floor for winning the 2018 PIAA Division 3A State Championship title.
June 19, 2018 - Senator Martin provided a legislative update at the Pennsylvania Manufacturer’s Association Think About Energy Briefing.
June 19, 2018 - The Senate Local Government Committee held a public hearing to discuss Senate Bill 1099, prime sponsored by Senator Martin, which would reform property tax collection in Pennsylvania through local option.
June 14, 2018 - Senator Martin met with Law Enforcement Officials in the 13th Senatorial District about current legislation in the Senate and issues their departments face while maintaining public safety.
June 12, 2018 - It was a true honor to stand with these athletes today as the Senate of Pennsylvania recognized the Penn State Nittany Lions Wrestling Team on winning their third consecutive NCAA Division I national championship. Congratulations to these athletes for their grit to make it to the top and to the Penn State wrestling program for your seventh national championship in eight years!
June 12, 2018 - The Senate Majority Policy Committee held a Policy Briefing on Welfare Reform where we heard a presentation from Ron Haskins, Senior Fellow and Cabot Family Chair in Economic Studies with the Brookings Institution.
June 13, 2018 - Senator Martin participated on the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs' 2018 Legislative Panel as the acting Chairman of the PA Senate Local Government Committee.
June 5, 2018 - Senator Martin spoke with Sam Adolphsen, Senior Fellow, Foundation for Government Accountability and Vice President, Rockwood Solutions during a Senate Majority Policy Committee Welfare Reform Hearing.
June 4, 2018 - Thank you to Rev. Dr. John F. Smith for serving as the guest chaplain today in the PA Senate. Rev. Dr. Smith is the Lead Pastor at Grace Church at Willow Valley and is the Father-in-Law of my colleague Senator Ryan Aument.
June 4, 2018 - Senator Martin welcomes with 4th grade students from Manheim Township’s Brecht Elementary School during their tour of the State Capitol.
May 22, 2018 - Senator Martin recognized the Penn Manor Boys Bowling team on the Senate Floor to honor them for winning their third straight Pennsylvania State High School Boys’ Team Bowling Championship title.
May 4, 2018 - Congratulations to the students from the Future Generations After-School Program for designing this very important billboard which is currently on display on South Prince Street in Lancaster City. Their efforts are an important puzzle piece for a safer community and encouraging responsible actions. I would also like to thank the DUI Council of Lancaster County and Compass Mark for providing this opportunity. Keep up the great work!
May 4, 2018 - Congratulations to the students from the Future Generations After-School Program for designing this very important billboard which is currently on display on South Prince Street in Lancaster City. Their efforts are an important puzzle piece for a safer community and encouraging responsible actions. I would also like to thank the DUI Council of Lancaster County and Compass Mark for providing this opportunity. Keep up the great work!
May 3, 2018 - Senator Martin joins host Bob Miller on Blue Ridge Cable’s “Your Local Government” show to discuss matters of the State.
May 3, 2018 - Senator Martin joined Lancaster Catholic High School for their annual EITC/OTC Rally.
April 24, 2018 - Senator Scott Martin welcomes Lauren Elledge, who was named Pennsylvania’s 2018 Distinguished Young Woman and her parents to the Pennsylvania Senate. Ms. Elledge is a student at Penn Manor High School.
April 24, 2018 - Senator Martin welcomes the Shober family to the Pennsylvania Senate after offering a resolution recognizing May 2018 as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Awareness Month in Pennsylvania in honor of their daughter/sister, Davina Shober.
April 5, 2018 - Senator Martin spoke with students from Martic Elementary School about state government during their tour of the Capitol.
March 19, 2018 - The Senate Health and Human Services Committee met to consider nominations and confirmations for the Secretary of the Department of Human Services, Secretary of the Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs and the Secretary of the Department of Health.
March 6, 2018 - The Senate Appropriations Committee held budget hearings with the Department of Education and the Department of Aging.
March 1, 2018 - Budget hearings were held today by the Senate Appropriations Committee with the Department of Corrections/Board of Probation and Parole, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and the Department of Environmental Protection.
February 27, 2018 - The Senate Appropriations Committee heard testimony from State Related Universities, Judiciary, Pennsylvania College of Technology and the Office of the Inspector General.
February 26, 2018 - Today the Senate Appropriations Committee held budget hearings with the Department of Labor & Industry, Department of General Services and Department of Transportation.
February 22, 2018 - 2018 budget hearings were held today by the Senate Appropriations Committee with the PA State System of Higher Education, State Police/Homeland Security and PA Emergency Management Agency/Fire Commissioner.
February 21, 2018 - The Senate Appropriations Committee heard testimony from the Department of State, Department of the Auditor General and the Office of the Attorney General during their budget hearings.
February 20, 2018 - Today the Senate Appropriations Committee held a budget hearing with the Treasury Department and the Independent Fiscal Office.
February 13, 2018 - Today I met with representatives from public and private schools across the 13th Senatorial District to discuss many issues facing our educational system. I greatly value the dialog we had and the feedback shared with me. Thank you to Lampeter-Strasburg School District for their willingness to host this meeting!
January 2, 2018 - Senator Joe Scarnati is a man of great integrity, leadership and principle. Today I was honored to second his nomination to continue to serve as the Senate President Pro Tempore for the Senate of Pennsylvania in 2018.
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