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Senator
Scott Martin
Pennsylvania's 13th District
Serving Lancaster & Berks Counties
Senator
Scott Martin
Pennsylvania's 13th District
Serving Lancaster & Berks Counties
Senator Martin Recognizes Fallen Law Enforcement Officers
May 5, 2026

Senator Martin Recognizes Fallen Law Enforcement Officers

Pennsylvania Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) joined members of law enforcement and their families Monday for a special ceremony honoring police officers who were killed in the line of duty in 2025.  [Read More]

PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on 2026-27 State Budget
April 14, 2026

PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on 2026-27 State Budget

Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today on the state budget process.  [Read More]

Senators Introduce Legislation to Establish Task Force on Child Protection in the Digital Age
March 23, 2026

Senators Introduce Legislation to Establish Task Force on Child Protection in the Digital Age

Sens. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Wayne Langerholc (R-35) and Scott Martin (R-13) introduced bipartisan legislation creating the Task Force on Child Protection in the Digital Age, a new statewide effort to ensure Pennsylvania’s laws keep pace with rapidly evolving technology and the risks it poses to children.  [Read More]

Senator Martin Announces Essay Contest for Local High School Students
March 20, 2026

Senator Martin Announces Essay Contest for Local High School Students

Senator Scott Martin is encouraging local high school students to participate in a special essay contest celebrating our nation’s 250th anniversary.  [Read More]

Martin Announces Social Media Safety and Parental Awareness Event to be Held April 9
March 19, 2026

Martin Announces Social Media Safety and Parental Awareness Event to be Held April 9

To help parents and students better understand potential threats online, Senator Scott Martin is bringing together experts in law enforcement, child protection and student mental health for a special informational session in partnership with Lampeter-Strasburg High School from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 9.  [Read More]

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March 5, 2026

Budget Hearing Q&A: Education (Part 3)

Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin questions Secretary Carrie Rowe, Ed.D., during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Education (Part 3).   [Read More]

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Governor’s Budget Office, Department of Revenue, Workforce Development Agencies
March 4, 2026

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Governor’s Budget Office, Department of Revenue, Workforce Development Agencies

Senate Appropriations Committee members raised concerns about the level of spending in Governor Shapiro’s proposed budget, inefficiencies in state government, and the potential consequences of irresponsible budgeting during today’s budget hearings.  [Read More]

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March 4, 2026

Budget Hearing Q&A: Governor’s Budget Office/Dept. of Revenue (Part 2)

Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin questions Budget Secretary Zach Reber and Revenue Secretary Pat Browne during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Governor’s Budget Office and the Department of Revenue.   [Read More]

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March 4, 2026

Budget Hearing Q&A: Governor’s Budget Office/Dept. of Revenue

Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin questions Budget Secretary Zach Reber and Revenue Secretary Pat Browne during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Governor’s Budget Office and the Department of Revenue.   [Read More]

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March 4, 2026

Budget Hearing Q&A: Workforce Development Programs

Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin questions Secretary of Labor & Industry Nancy Walker and Secretary of Community & Economic Development Rick Siger during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for workforce development and job programs in their departments.  [Read More]

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