April 24, 2018
Lauren Elledge, 2018 Pennsylvania Distinguished Young Woman
Senator Scott Martin introduces Penn Manor High School student Lauren Elledge, who was named Pennsylvania's 2018 Distinguished Young Woman. [Read More]
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April 18, 2018
Senate Approves Tougher Penalties for Repeat DUI Offenders
Repeat DUI offenders would face tougher punishments under legislation the Senate approved today, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
April 18, 2018
Increasing DUI Penalties (SB 961)
Senator Scott Martin speaks in support of Senate Bill 961, which would increase penalties for a person who unintentionally causes the death of another person as a result of a second or subsequent DUI violation. [Read More]
March 27, 2018
Budget Hearing Q&A: Health and Human Services
Senator Scott Martin talks with Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine and Secretary of Human Services Teresa Miller during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Health and the Department of Human Services. [Read More]
March 26, 2018
Statewide Radio System
Senator Scott Martin questions MAJ Diane Stackhouse, Director, Bureau of Communications & Information Services, PA State Police, during a joint hearing of the Senate Communications & Technology Committee, the Senate Law & Justice Committee, and the Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee on the statewide radio system. [Read More]
March 21, 2018
State Senate Approves Bipartisan Crime Victims Package
The State Senate today approved a package of bills strengthening protections for victims of crime and ensuring that victims and their families are treated with respect and dignity by the criminal justice system. [Read More]
March 20, 2018
Bicentennial Anniversary of Frederick Douglass’ Birth
Senator Scott Martin offers a resolution recognizing the bicentennial birth anniversary of Frederick Douglass. [Read More]
March 20, 2018
Q&A with Nominees
Senator Scott Martin talks with the nominees during a Senate Health & Human Services Committee meeting to consider the nominations and confirmations of Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs Acting Secretary Jennifer Smith, Department of Health Acting Secretary Rachel Levine, and Department of Human Services Acting Secretary Teresa Miller. [Read More]
March 12, 2018
Senator Scott Martin talks with Karen Gaffney, world-renowned champion for disability rights and Ben Moser and Mary Lapkowicz about Down Syndrome Rights in Pennsylvania.
Senator Scott Martin talks with Karen Gaffney, world-renowned champion for disability rights and Ben Moser and Mary Lapkowicz about Down Syndrome Rights in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
March 12, 2018
Senator Martin and Karen Gaffney’s remarks at “Down Syndrome is a Life Worth Living” rally in Main Rotunda, PA State Capitol
Senator Scott Martin joins world-renowned champion for disability rights Karen Gaffney at the "Down Syndrome is a Life Worth Living" Rally today at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Down Syndrome Protection Act would help protect individuals given a prenatal diagnosis of Down Syndrome. [Read More]