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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]

Senate Republican Leaders: Senate Advances Responsible Budget Bill, Transportation Funding Legislation
August 12, 2025

Senate Republican Leaders: Senate Advances Responsible Budget Bill, Transportation Funding Legislation

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) announced today that counties, school districts, hospitals and others would receive critical funding from the commonwealth immediately under a budget bill approved by the Senate.  [Read More]

Meeting to consider SB 160
Published: August 11, 2025   |  Meeting: Tuesday, August 12

Meeting to consider SB 160

Senate Appropriations Committee | Rules Committee Conference Room  [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: (800) 364-1581
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

Before heading to the Capitol today, it was an honor to address the @millersvilleu Marauder Football team at Chryst Field at Biemesderfer Stadium. This incredible group of young men and dedicated coaching staff are looking forward to a great start to their 2025 season next Thursday.  Marauder Pride forever!

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In today’s digital age, children face threats that were unimaginable just a few short years ago. We introduced a resolution designating the week of August 17 through 23 as Social Media Safety and Parental Awareness Week in Pennsylvania.

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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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