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New Law Closes Loophole in Sex Offender Registry to Better Protect Children
A new law signed yesterday by the governor will strengthen Pennsylvania’s efforts to protect children from sexual abuse in youth sports and nonprofit programs, according to the bill’s sponsors Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Sen. Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on State Budget Progress
Pennsylvania 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 today on the current status of the 2025-26 state budget. [Read More]
Yaw, Martin Resolution Designates June 8-14, 2025, as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania
The week of June 8th through June 14th, 2025, will be designated as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania under Senate Resolution 124, sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), vice chairman of the Chesapeake Bay Commission (CBC) and chairman of the CBC Pennsylvania Delegation, and Sen. Scott Martin (R-13), member of the CBC Pennsylvania delegation and former CBC chair. [Read More]
PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on Pennsylvania’s Fiscal Stability
Pennsylvania 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 today in reaction to the Shapiro Administration announcement of the refinancing of approximately $1.159 billion in General Obligation refunding bonds, touting responsible financial management: [Read More]
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Congratulations to Leon Ressler for his well-earned retirement after 37 years of service to Penn State Extension in Lancaster County!
👏A historical marker was recently dedicated at Lancaster Catholic High School honoring the site’s role in hosting the Harrisburg Giants Negro League games in the 1920s. It acknowledges the talent and contributions of players who were denied opportunities in MLB.
Penn Manor High School grad Julienn Severino is serving as an intern in my District Office this summer as he plans to pursue a career in finance. He has a great work ethic and we’re happy to have him on the team!
Josie Huyard, a rising sophomore at Liberty University majoring in Politics and Policy with a minor in Business Administration, is serving as an intern in my Capitol Office this summer. Welcome to the team, Josie! We’re glad to have you!
