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Senate Votes to Streamline and Increase School Safety Measures
September 20, 2023

Senate Votes to Streamline and Increase School Safety Measures

The Senate has unanimously passed House Bill 27 to implement several key provisions to consolidate and streamline Pennsylvania’s school safety programs and ensure greater coordination in keeping children safe, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) and Senate Education Committee Chair David Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

Meeting to consider SB 757, HB 1209, HB 1300, and HB 1407
August 30, 2023

Meeting to consider SB 757, HB 1209, HB 1300, and HB 1407

Senate Appropriations Committee | Wednesday, August 30, 2023 | Off the Floor | Rules Committee Conference Room  [Read More]

Senate Republican Leaders Applaud PASSHE Tuition Freeze
July 20, 2023

Senate Republican Leaders Applaud PASSHE Tuition Freeze

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) released the following statement today following the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Board of Governors vote to freeze tuition for the 2023-24 academic year:  [Read More]

Senator Martin Comments on Shapiro Budget Impasse
July 7, 2023

Senator Martin Comments on Shapiro Budget Impasse

Senator Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today regarding the state of budget negotiations:  [Read More]

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June 30, 2023

Senate Approves State Budget that Holds the Line on Taxes, Funds Priorities

The state Senate approved a realistic 2023-24 budget for Pennsylvania that holds the line on taxes, promotes job growth, continues historic support for schools and sets aside money to prevent future tax hikes, said Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Chair Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

Meeting to consider SB 773, HB 611, HB 613, HB 1100, HB 1300 and HB 1461
June 30, 2023

Meeting to consider SB 773, HB 611, HB 613, HB 1100, HB 1300 and HB 1461

Senate Appropriations Committee | Friday, June 30, 2023 | Off the Floor | Rules Committee Conference Room  [Read More]

Meeting to consider HB 479
June 29, 2023

Meeting to consider HB 479

Senate Appropriations Committee | Thursday, June 29, 2023 | Off the Floor | Rules Committee Conference Room  [Read More]

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June 28, 2023

Senate Approves Martin’s Universal FAFSA Completion Bill

Pennsylvania families could make informed decisions about pursuing college and job training programs under a bill approved by the Senate today.  [Read More]

Meeting to consider SB 44, SB 45, SB 125, SB 146, SB 371, SB 773 and HB 804
June 28, 2023

Meeting to consider SB 44, SB 45, SB 125, SB 146, SB 371, SB 773 and HB 804

Senate Appropriations Committee | Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | Off the Floor | Rules Committee Conference Room  [Read More]

Meeting to consider SB 209, SB 260, SB 500, SB 756 and SB 836
June 26, 2023

Meeting to consider SB 209, SB 260, SB 500, SB 756 and SB 836

Senate Appropriations Committee | Monday, June 26, 2023 | Off the Floor | Rules Committee Conference Room  [Read More]

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