Author: Eric K.
June 29, 2019
Martin’s Proposal Supporting Volunteer Fire Companies Signed Into Law
Volunteer fire companies will be able to keep more of the money they bring in during fundraisers thanks to a proposal that was signed into law this week, according to the measure’s author, Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
June 28, 2019
Video Gaming Opt-Out
Senator Martin talks about the passage of SB 321 out of the legislature. Senator Martin joined Senator Ryan Aument to sponsor this legislation that, if signed by the Governor, would allow municipalities across our community to say whether or not VGTs are permitted. [Read More]
June 28, 2019
Lawmakers Send Mensch’s and Martin’s Statewide Radio Network Audit Measure to Governor’s Desk
The Senate and the House of Representatives approved legislation this week that would require the Pennsylvania Inspector General to review the Pennsylvania Statewide Radio Network (PA-STARNet). [Read More]
June 27, 2019
Lancaster County Senators Vote For Fiscally Responsible Budget, Applaud Emphasis on Education
Lancaster County Senators Ryan P. Aument (R-36) and Scott Martin (R-13) supported passage of a fiscally responsible state budget today that includes no new taxes, meets the core responsibilities of government, boosts funding for education and job training programs, and puts the state on better financial footing. [Read More]
June 27, 2019
Senate Approves School Safety Measures, New Resources for Students Facing Extended Absences
The Senate approved a bill today designed to improve school safety by focusing on behavioral health, and provide new resources for students facing extended absences from school due to injury or illness, according to Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35). [Read More]
June 27, 2019
Video: Passage of 2019-2020 State Budget
Senator Scott Martin speaks in support of House Bill 790, the 2019-2020 state budget. [Read More]
June 27, 2019
VIDEO: Senate Republicans: Funding What Works
Stressing that Senate Republicans support a strong safety net of programs and services to help Pennsylvanians in need, Senator Scott Martin discussed specific funding in this year’s budget that will help the truly needy while using tax dollars wisely. [Read More]
June 27, 2019
Senate Republicans – Funding What Works
Senate Republicans - Funding What Works [Read More]
June 26, 2019
Martin and Aument Legislation Allowing Local Opt-out for VGTs Headed to the Governor’s Desk
Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Ryan Aument (R-36) applauded the House of Representatives today for taking quick action to pass their bill giving Lancaster County municipalities the option to prohibit video gaming terminals (VGTs) at local truck stops. The legislation was sent to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. [Read More]