Author: Eric K.
March 21, 2019
Video: Celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Day
In recognition of World Down Syndrome Day in Pennsylvania, Senator Martin participated in a bicameral press conference discussing recent efforts to protect individuals living with Down syndrome. [Read More]
March 20, 2019
Senate Bill Stripping Public Pensions for Felonies Set for Enactment
HARRISBURG – A measure that would strip taxpayer-funded pensions from public employees who commit job-related felonies received final approval in the Senate, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13) who strongly supports the measure. The Public Employee Pension Forfeiture Act currently requires a public employee to forfeit his or her pension only for certain crimes listed […] [Read More]
March 20, 2019
Senate Passes Martin’s Down Syndrome Awareness Day Resolution
In recognition of the incredible accomplishments of individuals living with Down syndrome, Senator Scott Martin (R-13) led passage of a Senate resolution today designating March 21 as World Down Syndrome Day. Listen [Read More]
March 19, 2019
Senate Panel Endorses Telepresence Education Proposal
The Senate Education Committee approved a bill today that would ensure students who face an extended absence from school due to injury or illness could continue to participate in classroom activities and learning, according to one of the bill’s prime sponsors, Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
March 15, 2019
Lancaster County Senators Introduce Collective Bargaining Transparency Measures
Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Ryan Aument (R-36) introduced two bills today that would improve transparency of the process of negotiating the salaries and benefits of government and school employees. [Read More]