Martin Plans Free License Plate Replacement Event October 3
Community residents who have a damaged license plate can get help replacing it at a free public event hosted by the office of Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) on Tuesday, October 3 in West Lampeter Township. [Read More]
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
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]
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]
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
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
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
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]
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
Senator Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today regarding the state of budget negotiations: [Read More]
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]
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]