Author: Eric K.
May 26, 2021
Senate Approves Regulatory Reform Measures to Spur Job Creation
With Pennsylvania’s employment rate lagging behind those of other states emerging from the pandemic, the state Senate this week approved several bills to rein in job-stifling regulations, Senator Scott Martin (R-13) said. [Read More]
May 26, 2021
Martin Bill Providing New Resources for Pediatric Cancer Research Clears House Committee
A bill introduced by PA Senator Scott Martin (R-13) to expand cancer research funding was approved by the Finance Committee in the House of Representatives. [Read More]
May 25, 2021
Legislation to Prevent Dependent Care Sexual Assault Passed by Senate Judiciary Committee
(HARRISBURG) – The Senate Judiciary Committee, today advanced legislation to expand institutional sexual assault to include assaults by caregivers on care dependent individuals, thereby eliminating the gap that permits perpetrators to falsely claim that the victim consented, according to Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) and Senator Scott Martin (R-13), who introduced the legislation. Senate Bill 704 […] [Read More]
May 19, 2021
Martin: Pennsylvanians’ ‘Yes’ Vote will Bring Communication, Collaboration and Transparency to Emergency Process
State Senator Scott Martin (R-13) today applauded Pennsylvania voters for voting yes on two amendments to the Pennsylvania Constitution in Tuesday’s Primary Election. [Read More]
May 17, 2021
Senator Martin Calls on Gov. Wolf to Apologize for Using Juneteenth to Malign Law Enforcement
State Senator Scott Martin (R-13) called on Gov. Wolf to apologize after using an email to all state employees about Juneteenth - the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States - to talk about African-American deaths “at the hands of police” and attacks against Asian Americans. [Read More]
May 12, 2021
Martin Outlines What a YES Vote Means for Tuesday’s Primary Election
State Senator Scott Martin (R-13) today highlighted what a YES vote means on two proposed amendments to the Pennsylvania Constitution being considered by voters in Tuesday’s Primary Election. [Read More]