June 4, 2024
Meeting to consider SB 464 and SB 688
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June 4, 2024
Public Hearing Reviews Innovative, Hands-On Learning Program
A joint public hearing of the Senate Education Committee and the Senate Appropriations Committee reviewed the Total Experience Learning Program today, which leads students in experience-based learning activities and trains teachers in new methods to improve student outcomes. [Read More]
May 7, 2024
Senate Republicans Secure Passage of Historic Tax Cuts for Working Families
Working families, job creators and energy consumers in Pennsylvania would see their taxes reduced by approximately $3 billion a year under a bill approved by the Senate today, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
May 6, 2024
Meeting to consider SB 269, SB 739, SB 920, SB 1001, SB 1002, SB 1003, SB 1004, SB 1005, SB 1006, SB 1007, SB 1008, SB 1009, SB 1010, SB 1017, SB 1165 and SB 1173
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April 30, 2024
Senate Education Committee Approves “Grow PA” Package of Bills to Boost College Affordability, Open Quality Career Pathways
The Senate Education Committee approved an innovative package of bills today designed to help more young people in Pennsylvania pursue post-secondary education and career training. [Read More]
April 9, 2024
Republican Lawmakers Set to Announce Higher Education Plan
Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Scott Martin (R-Lancaster), House Education Committee Republican Chair Jesse Topper (R-Bedford) and other Republican lawmakers will announce a plan to make post-secondary education more affordable, build the state’s future workforce, and make Pennsylvania more competitive in attracting and retaining students during a media briefing on Wednesday, April 10 at 1:30 p.m. in Room 281 MCB. [Read More]
April 5, 2024
Meeting to consider SB 667, SB 819, SB 831, SB 975, SB 1018, SB 1099 and SB 1101; and HB 917 and HB 1795
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March 13, 2024
Martin Responds to Shapiro’s New Carbon Tax Proposal
Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) issued the following statement today responding to Governor Josh Shapiro’s announcement that he would pursue a Pennsylvania carbon tax similar to the one ruled unconstitutional by the Commonwealth Court recently: [Read More]
February 29, 2024
Budget Hearing Q&A: LCB
Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Scott Martin questions PLCB Chairman Tim Holden during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the PA Liquor Control Board. [Read More]
February 29, 2024
Budget Hearing Q&A: DEP
Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Scott Martin questions Interim Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). [Read More]