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Meeting to consider SB 65, SB 713, SB 922 and SB 952
Published: September 9, 2025   |  Meeting: Tuesday, September 9

Meeting to consider SB 65, SB 713, SB 922 and SB 952

Senate Appropriations Committee | Rules Committee Conference Room  [Read More]

Senator Martin: SEPTA Funding Request Vindicates Senate Republican Transit Approach
September 5, 2025

Senator Martin: SEPTA Funding Request Vindicates Senate Republican Transit Approach

Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) said today that SEPTA’s request to use existing funding from the $2.5 billion Public Transportation Trust Fund to avoid service cuts uses key elements of a solution identified last month by Senate Republicans.  [Read More]

Senator Martin Calls on Governor Shapiro, PA Democrats to Stop Playing Politics on Transit
August 28, 2025

Senator Martin Calls on Governor Shapiro, PA Democrats to Stop Playing Politics on Transit

As lawmakers continue to work to finalize the state budget, Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) today called on Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Democrats to stop playing politics on the mass transit issue.  [Read More]

Pennsylvania Legislators Lead Effort to Protect Kids from Online Exploitation
August 14, 2025

Pennsylvania Legislators Lead Effort to Protect Kids from Online Exploitation

A group of Pennsylvania legislators is taking action to address the alarming rise in online child exploitation by introducing a resolution that designates the week of August 17 through 23, 2025 as “Social Media Safety and Parental Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

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Office of Senator Scott Martin

Harrisburg Office

Senate Box 203013
Main Capitol 281
Harrisburg, PA 17120-3013
Telephone: (717) 787-6535
Fax: 717-772-5471
TTY: Use 711 (explained here)
Toll Free: (800) 235-1313

District Office

135 E. Main St., Suite 1-A
Strasburg, PA 17579
Telephone: (717) 397-1309
Fax: 717-299-7798

There was a great turnout recently for a ribbon cutting for Lancaster County Food Hub’s newly renovated community center space in Lancaster! They do an incredible job of addressing local food and housing needs in the community.

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Slashing unnecessary regulations to create jobs, stopping public assistance fraud, preventing government data breaches and more highlight government reform bills we’ve passed this year. Read about them and more here: http://bit.ly/3HUaD6A

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As young cancer warriors throughout Pennsylvania struggle every day to overcome this disease, we must continue to support them and their families in the fight for their lives.

They are never in this fight alone!

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Meet Scott Martin

Scott Martin is a lifelong Lancaster County resident with deep roots in the community. Scott currently serves as part of the Senate Republican Leadership team as Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, which plays a crucial role in negotiating and developing the state budget. During his three terms in the Senate, he has authored dozens of laws to improve the quality of life for Pennsylvanians. He previously served as Chair of the Senate Education Committee and Senate Local Government Committee.
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