Author: Eric K.
April 6, 2021
Sens. Yaw, Martin, Laughlin Seek Clean Water, Environmental Improvement Funding through Recent Stimulus Appropriation
Three Senate Republicans are pushing for increased funding towards clean water initiatives through the most recent federal stimulus payment to the Commonwealth. [Read More]
March 26, 2021
Media Advisory – American Childhood Cancer Organization Plans Advocacy Hour on March 29
The American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) will host a bipartisan online Advocacy Hour on March 29 beginning at 10 a.m. to highlight the benefits of funding pediatric cancer research and the importance of Pennsylvania leading the way with funding pediatric cancer research. [Read More]
March 24, 2021
Senate Panel Passes Martin’s Bill Providing New Resources for Pediatric Cancer Research
The Senate Finance Committee approved a bill today that could generate up to $100 million in private donations over the next decade to support childhood cancer research, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
March 24, 2021
Martin-Baker Bills Addressing District Attorney Vacancies Signed Into Law
Three bills that would provide uniformity and consistency to the process of filling county district attorney vacancies were signed into law on Tuesday, according to the bills’ sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
March 24, 2021
Pediatric Cancer Research Tax Credit (SB 74)
During a Senate Finance Committee meeting, Senator Scott Martin speaks in support of Senate Bill 74, legislation that will allow companies to apply to the Department of Revenue for a tax credit which they may utilize for that taxable year after making an eligible donation to a Pennsylvania pediatric cancer research hospital. Over 10 years, at an annual limit of $10 million, we have an opportunity to contribute $100 million towards pediatric cancer research. [Read More]
March 23, 2021
Senate Panel Approves Martin’s Resolution Calling for End of Clock Changing
The Senate State Government Committee approved a resolution today that calls for daylight saving time to made permanent in order to eliminate the twice-yearly time changes, according to the resolution’s sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
March 23, 2021
Senate Education Committee Approves Martin Bill to Help Schools Find Substitute Teachers
The Senate Education Committee approved legislation today to ensure Pennsylvania schools have additional opportunities to find qualified substitute teachers, according to Committee Chairman and bill sponsor Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
March 23, 2021
Senate Education Committee Approves Martin Bill to Help Schools Find Substitute Teachers
The Senate Education Committee approved legislation today to ensure Pennsylvania schools have additional opportunities to find qualified substitute teachers, according to Committee Chairman and bill sponsor Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
March 23, 2021
Meeting to consider SB 74, SB 286, SB 325, SB 343, and HB 230
Senate Finance Committee | Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. | Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation [Read More]