Martin Calls for Study Evaluating Successes and Future Needs of School Safety Grant Program
September 22, 2023

Martin Calls for Study Evaluating Successes and Future Needs of School Safety Grant Program

Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) today called on his colleagues to support a study to evaluate the successes, outcomes and potential legislative actions that may be needed for the state’s largest school safety grant program.  [Read More]

Senator Martin Invites Community Residents to Attend Senior Expo on October 13 in East Earl
September 21, 2023

Senator Martin Invites Community Residents to Attend Senior Expo on October 13 in East Earl

Local seniors can learn more about programs and services available to them during a free senior expo hosted by Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) on October 13 in East Earl.  [Read More]

Martin Responds to Positive News on Pennsylvania’s Financial Position
September 8, 2023

Martin Responds to Positive News on Pennsylvania’s Financial Position

Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) issued the following statement today following the announcement that Moody’s Investor Services has affirmed Pennsylvania’s current Bond Rating and revised the state’s financial outlook from “Stable” to “Positive”:  [Read More]

Senator Martin to Host Monthly Veteran Service Officer Days Beginning Sept. 12
August 31, 2023

Senator Martin to Host Monthly Veteran Service Officer Days Beginning Sept. 12

To connect more local military heroes with the benefits they earned by serving our country, Senator Scott Martin (R-13) will host monthly office hours specifically for veterans.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Critical Budget Implementation Bills
August 30, 2023

Senate Approves Critical Budget Implementation Bills

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Scott Martin (R-13) highlighted today’s advancement of legislation to further finalize portions of the state budget which require implementation language.  [Read More]

Senate Returns to Session to Send Budget Bill to Governor’s Desk
August 3, 2023

Senate Returns to Session to Send Budget Bill to Governor’s Desk

To prevent disruptions to the many critical services Pennsylvanians rely on every day, the Senate reconvened on Thursday to send the 2023-24 General Appropriations Bill to Governor Shapiro for enactment into law, according to Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13), who held a media availability at the conclusion of session.  [Read More]

Shapiro Fails to Deliver on Promises
July 5, 2023

Shapiro Fails to Deliver on Promises

Today, 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 regarding the 2023-2024 state budget:  [Read More]

State Budget Must Support Educational Opportunities for Every Child
June 29, 2023

State Budget Must Support Educational Opportunities for Every Child

Today, Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) emphasized their ongoing commitment to ensuring educational opportunities for all children in Pennsylvania are realized in the 2023-2024 state budget:  [Read More]

Senate Approves Free Child ID Kits for Parents
June 27, 2023

Senate Approves Free Child ID Kits for Parents

Parents and law enforcement would have a new tool to help identify and return missing children under a bill approved by the Senate today.  [Read More]

Meeting to consider SB 683, SB 740, SB 750, SB 765, SB 774, SB 775, SB 784 and SB 838; and HB 613, HB 614, HB 615, HB 616, HB 617, HB 618, HB 619, HB 620, HB 621, HB 622, HB 623 and HB 1461
June 26, 2023

Meeting to consider SB 683, SB 740, SB 750, SB 765, SB 774, SB 775, SB 784 and SB 838; and HB 613, HB 614, HB 615, HB 616, HB 617, HB 618, HB 619, HB 620, HB 621, HB 622, HB 623 and HB 1461

Senate Appropriations Committee | Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | Off the Floor | Rules Room  [Read More]

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