Martin Calls on Department of Health to Stop Letters Threatening to Remove Children from Their Homes over Possible COVID Exposure
October 6, 2021

Martin Calls on Department of Health to Stop Letters Threatening to Remove Children from Their Homes over Possible COVID Exposure

State Senator Scott Martin (R-13) called on the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) to stop sending letters to children that threaten to remove them from their homes after being exposed to COVID-19.   [Read More]

Martin Highlights PA Safe2Say Program
October 4, 2021

Martin Highlights PA Safe2Say Program

Recently, the Pennsylvania Senate celebrated “Safe2Say Something Week” by introducing a resolution which commemorates the program that is considered a national model to protect students, teachers, school employees and the community.   [Read More]

Senator Martin’s Bill Establishes PA Clean Stream Fund Approved by Senate Committee
September 28, 2021

Senator Martin’s Bill Establishes PA Clean Stream Fund Approved by Senate Committee

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee today approved a plan that would establish a Clean Streams Fund for Pennsylvania, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster), who is a sponsor of the bill, along with Senators Yaw (R-Lycoming) and Laughlin (R-Erie).  [Read More]

Martin Bills to Improve Election Process Approved by Senate Committee
September 21, 2021

Martin Bills to Improve Election Process Approved by Senate Committee

Two bills sponsored by state Senator Scott Martin (R-13) designed to improve Pennsylvania election law were approved today by the Senate State Government Committee.  [Read More]

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September 14, 2021

Martin Votes to Disapprove Wolf RGGI Tax on PA Energy Producers

State Senator Scott Martin (R-13) voted today to disapprove a Wolf Administration regulation that imposes a tax on Pennsylvania energy producers by entering the state into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).  [Read More]

Martin Bill Gives Voters a Chance to Rein in Overreach by Executive Branch
September 13, 2021

Martin Bill Gives Voters a Chance to Rein in Overreach by Executive Branch

A proposed constitutional amendment by State Senators Scott Martin (R-13), Kristen Phillips-Hill (R-28), Pat Stefano (R-32) and Judy Ward (R-30) will allow voters to have the final say in how executive branch powers can be exercised without an active emergency declaration.   [Read More]

Martin Bill Would Rein in Secretary of Health Powers
September 2, 2021

Martin Bill Would Rein in Secretary of Health Powers

A plan by State Senator Scott Martin (R-13) is designed to prevent an excess use of power by the state Secretary of Health while ensuring the protection of public health.  [Read More]

Senator Martin: Statement on Governor Wolf’s School Mask Mandate
August 31, 2021

Senator Martin: Statement on Governor Wolf’s School Mask Mandate

State Senator Scott Martin (R-13), chair of the Senate Education Committee, issued the following statement following the Wolf Administration announcement that masks would be mandatory in school for the foreseeable future:  [Read More]

Martin’s Senate Expenses to be Posted Online Beginning Sept. 1
August 12, 2021

Martin’s Senate Expenses to be Posted Online Beginning Sept. 1

The expenses for state Senator Scott Martin (R-13) will be available to the public online beginning on Sept. 1 under a new reporting system that will make all Senate expenses easily accessible.  [Read More]

Proposed PA Clean Streams Fund to Focus  on “Non-Point” Source Water Pollution
August 11, 2021

Proposed PA Clean Streams Fund to Focus on “Non-Point” Source Water Pollution

Pennsylvania has been blessed with over 85,000 miles of rivers and streams – the highest density of any state in the continental United States.  [Read More]

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