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September 20, 2021

Media Advisory – Senate Hearing on the Role of Adult Education in Workforce Development on September 22

The Senate Labor and Industry Committee, chaired by Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46), and the Senate Education Committee, chaired by Senator Scott Martin (R-13), will hold a joint public hearing on the role of adult education in workforce development on Wednesday, September 22 from 9-11 a.m. in Hearing Room 1, North Office Building, Main Capitol Complex and via Zoom. [Read More]

July 28, 2021

Senator Yudichak and the Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Development Committee Hold Hearing on Economic Impact of the Workforce Shortage

Chaired by State Senator John Yudichak (I-Luzerne/Carbon), the Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Development Committee held a hearing today at the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce on the Economic Impact of the Workforce Shortage. [Read More]

April 16, 2021

MEDIA ADVISORY* Series of Senate Hearings Will Continue to Explore Potential Education Reforms

The Senate Education Committee, chaired by Senator Scott Martin (R-13), will continue its series of hearings to study potential K-12 education reforms on Monday, April 19 at 9 a.m. in the Senate Chamber and virtually on Zoom. [Read More]

April 8, 2021

Media Advisory – Series of Senate Hearings Will Explore Potential Education Reforms

The Senate Education Committee, chaired by Senator Scott Martin (R-13), will study potential K-12 education reforms during the first of three public hearings on April 12 at 10 a.m. in the Senate Chamber and virtually on Zoom. [Read More]

March 23, 2021

Senate Education Committee Approves Martin Bill to Help Schools Find Substitute Teachers

The Senate Education Committee approved legislation today to ensure Pennsylvania schools have additional opportunities to find qualified substitute teachers, according to Committee Chairman and bill sponsor Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]

March 3, 2021

Senate Hearing Highlights Importance of Getting Students Back in the Classroom

Pennsylvania must provide opportunities for students to return to in-person instruction in schools to protect the mental health and educational development of young people, according to many testifiers at a Senate hearing today. [Read More]

March 1, 2021

Senate Committees Plan Hearing on the State of Education, One Year Into COVID-19

The Senate Education Committee and the Senate Health and Human Services Committee will hold a joint public hearing on Wednesday, March 3 at 10 a.m. to explore the many challenges schools have been forced to confront during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Committee Chairs Senator Scott Martin (R-13) and Michele Brooks (R-50). [Read More]

February 9, 2021

Martin: PASSHE Makes Significant Progress Toward System Redesign

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) updated lawmakers today on their progress toward redesigning the system to grow enrollment, serve new populations and better meet the needs of students and employers, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]

September 17, 2020

Senate Majority Policy Committee to discuss a limited constitutional convention in Pennsylvania

WHAT: At the request of Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill, the Senate Majority Policy Committee will hold a public workshop discussion on a limited constitutional convention in Pennsylvania WHO: Senate Majority Policy Committee Chairman David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) Senate Majority Policy Committee Vice-Chairman Dave Arnold (R-Lebanon/Dauphin/York) Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-Beaver/Greene/Washington) Senator Michele Brooks (R-Crawford/Erie/Mercer/Warren) Senator Scott Martin […] [Read More]

June 30, 2020

Discussion Highlights Devastating Impact of Wolf’s Shutdown Orders in Southcentral PA

Local employers and employees detailed the serious damage caused by Governor Wolf’s COVID-19 business shutdown orders during a workshop discussion of the Senate Majority Policy Committee today. The meeting was held at the request of Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster). [Read More]