Note: My amendment to name the new department the Department of Corrections passed with a unanimous vote and will save millions in tax dollars. SB 522 passed out of the Senate on May 24, 2017. [Read More]
Seminar hosted by Senator Martin for law enforcement, municipal officials and first responders to prepare for protests related to the potential construction of the Atlantic Sunrise pipeline through portions of Lancaster County. [Read More]
The Senate State Government Committee approved two bills today that would improve transparency of the process of negotiating the salaries and benefits of government and school employees. [Read More]
Senator Scott Martin (R-13) introduced legislation today that would help the state take advantage of new technology to reduce Medicaid costs and improve patient care. Listen [Read More]
Healthcare continues to be a subject of intense public debate, and rightfully so. [Read More]
Heroin now exceeds alcohol as the number one addiction in Lancaster County. This clip is an overview on the devastating social and economic impact this addiction has on county governments. [Read More]
Senator Martin questions Acting Secretary Patrick McDonnell during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. [Read More]
Senator Martin questions existing department heads during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Governor’s newly-proposed Pennsylvania Department of Health & Human Services. [Read More]
Senator Martin questions Secretary Eileen McNulty during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. [Read More]
Senator Martin questions Secretary Dennis Davin during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development [Read More]
