Author: Eric K.
October 18, 2021
Meeting to consider HB 1332 and HB 1660
Senate Education Committee | October 18, 2021 | 12:30 p.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A [Read More]
October 6, 2021
Martin Calls on Department of Health to Stop Letters Threatening to Remove Children from Their Homes over Possible COVID Exposure
State Senator Scott Martin (R-13) called on the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) to stop sending letters to children that threaten to remove them from their homes after being exposed to COVID-19. [Read More]
October 4, 2021
Martin Highlights PA Safe2Say Program
Recently, the Pennsylvania Senate celebrated “Safe2Say Something Week” by introducing a resolution which commemorates the program that is considered a national model to protect students, teachers, school employees and the community. [Read More]
September 28, 2021
Senator Martin’s Bill Establishes PA Clean Stream Fund Approved by Senate Committee
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee today approved a plan that would establish a Clean Streams Fund for Pennsylvania, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster), who is a sponsor of the bill, along with Senators Yaw (R-Lycoming) and Laughlin (R-Erie). [Read More]
September 24, 2021
Meeting to consider SB 603, SB 786 and SB 846
Senate Education Committee | Tuesday, September 28, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A [Read More]
September 23, 2021
Senator Martin’s Hearing on COVID in Schools Reveals Ongoing Frustration with State Agencies
Saying state agencies overseeing schools are slow to respond to COVID-19 questions while providing conflicting guidance on the virus to schools, educators from all levels today testified before the Senate Education Committee, chaired by state Senator Scott Martin (R-13), about their ongoing frustrations with the Wolf Administration’s oversight. [Read More]
September 22, 2021
Senate Hearing Highlights Important Role of Adult Education in Workforce Development
The Senate Labor and Industry Committee, chaired by Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46), and the Senate Education Committee, chaired by Senator Scott Martin (R-13), today discussed the importance of adult education for workforce development at a joint public hearing. [Read More]