Martin: Senate Committee Takes Action to Prevent Welfare Fraud
April 12, 2022

Martin: Senate Committee Takes Action to Prevent Welfare Fraud

The Senate Health and Human Services Committee approved two bills today that would prevent waste, fraud and abuse in the state’s public assistance programs, said Sen. Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

Martin: Senate State Government Committee Approves Constitutional Amendment to Prevent Executive Branch Overreach
April 6, 2022

Martin: Senate State Government Committee Approves Constitutional Amendment to Prevent Executive Branch Overreach

The Senate State Government Committee approved a constitutional amendment today designed to limit the use of emergency powers by the executive branch outside of the emergency declaration process said Sen. Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

Martin: Wolf Administration’s Charter School Regulations Undermine Legislative Process
March 15, 2022

Martin: Wolf Administration’s Charter School Regulations Undermine Legislative Process

Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed charter school regulatory reforms circumvent the legislative process and could trigger unintended consequences, Sen. Scott Martin (R-13) said today.  [Read More]

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February 8, 2022

Martin: ‘Reckless’ Budget Proposal Sets Stage for ‘Nightmare Fiscal Scenario’

In an address to the General Assembly, Gov. Tom Wolf proposed a $45.7 billion 2022-23 state budget that would increase General Fund spending by $4.5 billion, Sen. Scott Martin (R-13) said today.  [Read More]

Martin Selected for Executive Committee of Chesapeake Bay Commission
January 11, 2022

Martin Selected for Executive Committee of Chesapeake Bay Commission

Senator Scott Martin (R-13) has been selected as a member of the tri-state Chesapeake Bay Commission’s Executive Committee for 2022.   [Read More]

Martin Applauds Senate Action to Prioritize Parents Role in Students’ Education
December 14, 2021

Martin Applauds Senate Action to Prioritize Parents Role in Students’ Education

Sen. Scott Martin (R-13) applauded today’s passage of two bills he prime sponsored that continues to prioritize the role of parents and families and give more flexibility to students pursuing college degrees without incurring unnecessary debt.  [Read More]

Martin Applauds Supreme Court Ruling on Executive Branch Mandate Overreach
December 10, 2021

Martin Applauds Supreme Court Ruling on Executive Branch Mandate Overreach

Senate Education Committee Chairman Scott Martin (R-13) applauded the Supreme Court’s decision today to overturn Pennsylvania’s unconstitutional school mask mandate.  [Read More]

Senators Martin, Phillips-Hill, Stefano and Ward Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Limit Executive Overreach
November 24, 2021

Senators Martin, Phillips-Hill, Stefano and Ward Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Limit Executive Overreach

Senator Scott Martin (R-13), along with Senators Kristen Phillips-Hill (R-28), Pat Stefano (R-32) and Judy Ward (R-30) recently introduced a constitutional amendment designed to limit overreach from the executive branch after emergency declarations expire.  [Read More]

Martin Optimistic After Court Sets Dec. 4 End to Mask Mandate
November 18, 2021

Martin Optimistic After Court Sets Dec. 4 End to Mask Mandate

Sen. Scott Martin (R-13) released the following statement after a Commonwealth Court ruling set a Dec. 4 deadline to end the statewide school mask mandate:  [Read More]

Court Voids Acting Secretary of Health’s School Mask Mandate
November 10, 2021

Court Voids Acting Secretary of Health’s School Mask Mandate

After the Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam’s school masking order was declared void by the court, Sen. Scott Martin (R-13) released the following statement:  [Read More]

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