Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) joined thousands of Pennsylvanians today in submitting public comments to the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) opposing new regulations sought by the Shapiro Administration that would create unnecessary intrusions into the lives of citizens. [Read More]
Approximately 60 exhibitors will be available to offer information on programs and services for older community residents at Senator Scott Martin’s (R-Lancaster) Senior Expo on Thursday, August 27 in Lancaster. [Read More]
To help keep kids safe from potential threats online, the week of August 17-23 would be designated as Social Media Safety and Parental Awareness Week in Pennsylvania under a resolution introduced today by Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster). [Read More]
A bipartisan group of state senators is working to ensure Pennsylvania benefits from a new federal tax credit program which could help empower parents and create new learning opportunities for students. [Read More]
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Majority Whip Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), Senate Appropriations Chair Scott Martin (R-13), and Senate Judiciary Chair Lisa Baker (R-20) issued the following statement after the House failed to protect Pennsylvania communities today by refusing to allow a vote on bipartisan legislation passed twice by the Senate: [Read More]
A group of state and local officials gathered in Lancaster today to call on the state House of Representatives to address sentencing guidelines for criminals convicted of second-degree murder when they reconvene this week. [Read More]
State Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster), Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, and Lancaster County District Attorney Heather Adams will call on the House of Representatives to take urgent action to prevent the possible release of violent criminals from prison during a press conference on Wednesday, July 22, at 10:30 a.m. in the District Attorney’s Media Room at 50 North Duke Street (6th floor) in Lancaster. [Read More]
More than 50 exhibitors will be available to offer information on programs and services for older community residents at Senator Scott Martin’s (R-Lancaster) Senior Expo August 27 in Lancaster. [Read More]
The Senate approved a fiscally responsible state budget today that stands up for taxpayers, doesn’t raise taxes on Pennsylvania families and supports affordability and job growth, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today on completion of the 2026-27 state budget: [Read More]
