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February 20, 2024

Budget Hearing Q&A: Corrections/Parole Board

Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Scott Martin questions Secretary of Corrections Laurel Harry and Parole Board Chairman Jim Fox during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Corrections / Parole Board.   [Read More]

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February 20, 2024

Budget Hearing Q&A: Independent Fiscal Office

Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Scott Martin questions Director Matthew Knittel during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Independent Fiscal Office.   [Read More]

Senate Republican Leaders Announce Resolution Supporting Efforts to Fight Illegal Immigration
January 31, 2024

Senate Republican Leaders Announce Resolution Supporting Efforts to Fight Illegal Immigration

Just days after issuing a statement in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s efforts to secure the southern border, Senate Republican leaders today announced a resolution that calls on President Biden and other federal officials to take meaningful action to protect American citizens against the negative impacts of illegal immigration.  [Read More]

Senator Martin Comments on Shapiro’s Higher Education Plan
January 26, 2024

Senator Martin Comments on Shapiro’s Higher Education Plan

Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today reacting to Governor Shapiro’s plan to make significant changes to Pennsylvania’s post-secondary education system:  [Read More]

Meeting to consider SB 142, SB 634, SB 943. SB 979, HB 38, HB 269, HB 1160, HB 1278, and HB 1507
December 8, 2023

Meeting to consider SB 142, SB 634, SB 943. SB 979, HB 38, HB 269, HB 1160, HB 1278, and HB 1507

Senate Appropriations Committee | Rules Committee Conference Room  [Read More]

Citing Sound Fiscal Management, Fitch Upgrades Pennsylvania’s Bond Rating
November 28, 2023

Citing Sound Fiscal Management, Fitch Upgrades Pennsylvania’s Bond Rating

As a result of Pennsylvania’s sound financial management and strong budgetary reserves, one of the nation’s leading credit rating agencies announced it would upgrade the state’s bond rating, according to Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Scott Martin (R-Lancaster).  [Read More]

Senator Martin Criticizes Governor Shapiro’s Appeal of Commonwealth Court’s RGGI Carbon Tax Ruling
November 21, 2023

Senator Martin Criticizes Governor Shapiro’s Appeal of Commonwealth Court’s RGGI Carbon Tax Ruling

Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) issued the following statement today after Governor Shapiro announced he would appeal the Commonwealth Court’s ruling invalidating the RGGI carbon tax:  [Read More]

Meeting to consider SB 596, SB 910, HB 301, HB 1304, HB 1540 and HB 1556
November 14, 2023

Meeting to consider SB 596, SB 910, HB 301, HB 1304, HB 1540 and HB 1556

Senate Appropriations Committee | Rules Committee Conference Room  [Read More]

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November 13, 2023

Approval of the 2022 annual report, informational meeting with the PIAA

PA Athletic Oversight Committee | East Wing, 8E-B  [Read More]

Meeting to consider SB 597, SB 668, SB 700, SB 867, SB 887, SB 945 and HB 1461
November 9, 2023

Meeting to consider SB 597, SB 668, SB 700, SB 867, SB 887, SB 945 and HB 1461

Senate Appropriations Committee | Rules Committee Conference Room  [Read More]

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