As the number of positive COVID-19 cases steadily decreases locally and statewide, the Senate approved a four-bill package on Wednesday that would give county governments more discretion over their local economies and provide a way for some businesses to reopen -- if they can operate in a manner that protects employees and customers, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
Joint Hearing | Senate Aging & Youth Committee AND Senate Local Government Committee | May 13, 2020 | 10:30 a.m. | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
Members of the Senate Local Government Committee and the Senate Health and Human Services Committee will take a closer look at Governor Wolf’s approach to reopening Pennsylvania during a joint hearing on Monday, May 4, beginning at 10 a.m. [Read More]
JOINT HEARING | Senate Local Government Committee AND Senate Health & Human Services Committee | May 4, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. | Senate Chamber and Remote Participation | [Read More]
The Senate approved two bills today that would provide some much-needed clarity and common sense to the process of deciding which businesses can safely operate during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13). Listen [Read More]
The Senate approved a bill today sponsored by Senator Scott Martin (R-13) that includes emergency measures to help local governments respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Listen [Read More]
During a #PASenate #PABudget hearing, I asked the @PADeptofED for input on whether it would be effective to expand the use of mental health assessments for students and how often they should be done. [Read More]
As sponsor of a bill to fund school safety grants and the Safe2Say Program, I urged the @PADept ofEd to continue that commitment at #PASenate #PABudget hearing. I also asked about capital costs associated with full-day Kindergarten. [Read More]
At the #PASenate #PAbudget hearing with @PennDOTnews Acting Secretary Yassmin Gramian, I discussed REAL ID, structurally deficient bridges & the need for state/local coordination on transportation planning. [Read More]
During a #PASenate #PABudget hearing with the PA Liquor Control Board, I asked about future plans to upgrade facilities in Lancaster and whether LCB has the flexibility to adjust personnel and staffing. [Read More]
