Author: Eric K.
September 25, 2019
Senate Panel Hears Testimony on the Need to Provide New Resources for Pediatric Cancer Research
Pediatric cancer doctors, patient advocates and other experts testified about the need to provide new resources for childhood cancer research during a Senate Finance Committee hearing today. [Read More]
September 24, 2019
State Senators Announce Inaugural Safe2Say Something Week in Pa.
The Pennsylvania State Senate unanimously supported a resolution from state Senators Pat Browne (R-Lehigh), Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) designating September 23-29 as “Safe2Say Something Week” in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. [Read More]
September 23, 2019
Committee Plans to Explore Martin’s Pediatric Cancer Tax Credit Bill
The Senate Finance Committee will gather expert testimony on Wednesday regarding a bill introduced by Senator Scott Martin (R-13) to create a tax credit program to support pediatric cancer research. [Read More]
September 20, 2019
Martin Responds to Union Group Protest
Senators Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today regarding the protest at his district office this morning: [Read More]
September 18, 2019
Aument, Martin Statement on Resignation of Senator Folmer
Following recent news that Senator Michael Folmer of Lebanon County has resigned from the Pennsylvania Senate after being arrested and charged with possession of child pornography, both Lancaster County Senators issued the following joint statement: [Read More]
September 17, 2019
Cutler, Martin Announce Grant for Martic Township Pedestrian Bridge
Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) and Sen. Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) announced today that Martic Township will receive a grant of $250,000 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to help in the rehabilitation of the Martic Forge Viaduct located in Martic and Conestoga townships, Lancaster County. [Read More]
September 17, 2019
Lancaster County Senators Announce Opening of School Safety Grant Application Period
Schools and community groups can apply now for grants to help boost school safety and reduce the risk of community violence, according to Senators Ryan Aument (R-36) and Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
September 10, 2019
Martin and Argall Introduce Bill Creating Work Requirements for Able-Bodied Medicaid Recipients
Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and David G. Argall (R-29) have introduced a bill that would require able-bodied, non-elderly Medicaid recipients to seek employment or volunteer in the community as a condition of receiving benefits. [Read More]