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Senate Appropriations Chair Martin Details Concerns on Shapiro Budget’s $27 Billion Shortfall
February 6, 2025

Senate Appropriations Chair Martin Details Concerns on Shapiro Budget’s $27 Billion Shortfall

HARRISBURG – After completing a detailed analysis of Governor Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget plan, Senate Appropriations Committee Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) raised serious concerns about shortfalls in future years that would burden taxpayers with significant new costs and higher taxes in the years ahead. “Pennsylvanians deserve a budget that is honest with taxpayers about the impact of […]  [Read More]

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February 4, 2025

Senate Republicans: Shapiro’s Spending Plan Unrealistic

Senate Republicans will closely examine Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget plan during the next several months to find improvements that will ensure greater long-term fiscal stability for the Commonwealth, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

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Published: February 3, 2025   |  News Conference: Tuesday, February 4

News Conference: Senate Republicans Response to the Governor’s Budget Address

Senate Republican leadership news conference to respond to Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget proposal.   [Read More]

Martin, Picozzi Honor Catholic Schools Week in Pennsylvania
January 30, 2025

Martin, Picozzi Honor Catholic Schools Week in Pennsylvania

Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Joe Picozzi (R-5) honored Catholic Schools Week in Pennsylvania this week with remarks on the Senate Floor and a special guest chaplain.  [Read More]

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Senate Box 203013
Main Capitol 281
Harrisburg, PA 17120-3013
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ICYMI: As part of Catholic Schools Week last week, @senatorpicozzi and I hosted Bishop Timothy Senior as the Senate’s guest chaplain. He shared a beautiful prayer to open the Senate’s session day!

ICYMI: As part of Catholic Schools Week last week, @senatorpicozzi and I hosted Bishop Timothy Senior as the Senate’s guest chaplain. He shared a beautiful prayer to open the Senate’s session day! ...

📉We spent years building up strong reserves for Pennsylvania, now Gov. Shapiro’s spending plan blows a $27.3 billion hole in the state’s finances in just five years, completely eliminating the Rainy Day Fund and the existing fund balance!

📉We spent years building up strong reserves for Pennsylvania, now Gov. Shapiro’s spending plan blows a $27.3 billion hole in the state’s finances in just five years, completely eliminating the Rainy Day Fund and the existing fund balance! ...

💸Governor Shapiro introduced a budget plan today that doesn’t provide an accurate picture of the state’s financial condition and spends well beyond our means. I joined Senate Republican leaders for a press conference today to push back on the governor’s plans.

💸Governor Shapiro introduced a budget plan today that doesn’t provide an accurate picture of the state’s financial condition and spends well beyond our means. I joined Senate Republican leaders for a press conference today to push back on the governor’s plans. ...

📸Cornerstone Homeschool students made the trek to the PA Capitol Building recently. It’s a great experience for young people!

📸Cornerstone Homeschool students made the trek to the PA Capitol Building recently. It’s a great experience for young people! ...

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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