March 4, 2019
Martin Appointed to Chesapeake Bay Commission
Senator Scott Martin (R-13) has been appointed to serve on Pennsylvania’s delegation to the Chesapeake Bay Commission for the 2019-20 Legislative Session. [Read More]
Author: Eric K.
February 28, 2019
Senator Martin Calls for Reforms to Protect Public Sector Employee Rights
In response to the landmark Janus v. AFSCME U.S. Supreme Court decision in 2018, Senator Scott Martin (R-13) introduced legislation today to ensure public sector employees understand all of their rights pertaining to union membership and fees. [Read More]
February 28, 2019
Budget Hearing Q&A: Liquor Control Board
During the budget hearing for the Liquor Control Board, Senator Martin told PLCB Chairman Tim Holden that workers should have a choice to join or not union, and should be informed of their rights. [Read More]
February 28, 2019
Budget Hearing Q&A: Corrections / Probation & Parole
Senator Martin questions Secretary of Corrections John Wetzel during the budget hearing for the Department of Corrections / Office of Probation and Parole about reforming occupational licensing, the status of right-sizing operations, efforts to place community corrections facilities in more strategic locations and reforming victim restitution. [Read More]
February 27, 2019
Budget Hearing Q&A: Department of Human Services
Senator Martin questioned the sustainability of PA’s Medicaid program, our need for common sense Medicaid work requirements and our future plans for the MATP during a PA Senate Budget Hearing with the PA Department of Human Services. [Read More]
February 27, 2019
Budget Hearing Q&A: Department of Health
At today’s PA Senate Department of Health Budget hearing, Senator Martin questioned Secretary of Health Rachel Levine about the PA Rural Health Model and the status of the Governor’s proposed merger involving the department. [Read More]
February 25, 2019
Budget Hearing Q&A: Transportation
Senator Martin asked PennDOT Secretary Leslie Richards for a breakout of Motor License Fund uses, an update on Delaware River dredging, and vehicle registration applications now that stickers have been eliminated. [Read More]
February 25, 2019
Budget Hearing Q&A: General Services
I questioned Secretary Topper during today’s #PASenate #PABudget hearing with the Department of General Services about the long term impact of continuing to borrow money to fund the operations of the States Bureau of Public Works and the added long term expense. [Read More]
February 25, 2019
Budget Hearing Q&A: Labor & Industry
I had the opportunity to question the Department of Labor & Industry Secretary about discriminatory apprenticeship ratio practices and how the state can better connect unemployed individuals on welfare with unfilled jobs during the #PASenate #PABudget hearing. [Read More]