Media Advisory – American Childhood Cancer Organization Plans Advocacy Hour on March 29
March 26, 2021

Media Advisory – American Childhood Cancer Organization Plans Advocacy Hour on March 29

The American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) will host a bipartisan online Advocacy Hour on March 29 beginning at 10 a.m. to highlight the benefits of funding pediatric cancer research and the importance of Pennsylvania leading the way with funding pediatric cancer research.   [Read More]

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March 24, 2021

Senate Panel Passes Martin’s Bill Providing New Resources for Pediatric Cancer Research

The Senate Finance Committee approved a bill today that could generate up to $100 million in private donations over the next decade to support childhood cancer research, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

Martin-Baker Bills Addressing District Attorney Vacancies Signed Into Law
March 24, 2021

Martin-Baker Bills Addressing District Attorney Vacancies Signed Into Law

Three bills that would provide uniformity and consistency to the process of filling county district attorney vacancies were signed into law on Tuesday, according to the bills’ sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

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March 23, 2021

Senate Panel Approves Martin’s Resolution Calling for End of Clock Changing

The Senate State Government Committee approved a resolution today that calls for daylight saving time to made permanent in order to eliminate the twice-yearly time changes, according to the resolution’s sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

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

Martin-Baker Bills Addressing District Attorney Vacancies Earn Final Approval in the House
March 22, 2021

Martin-Baker Bills Addressing District Attorney Vacancies Earn Final Approval in the House

The House of Representatives sent three bills to the governor’s desk today that would provide uniformity and consistency to the process of filling county district attorney vacancies, according to the bills’ sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

Families Affected by Pediatric Cancer Highlight Need as Senator Martin Re-Introduces Research Bill
March 22, 2021

Families Affected by Pediatric Cancer Highlight Need as Senator Martin Re-Introduces Research Bill

Pennsylvania families affected by pediatric cancer highlighted the need for lawmakers to approve legislation recently reintroduced by Senator Scott Martin (R-13) to generate more donations for childhood cancer research.  [Read More]

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March 17, 2021

Martin Introduces World Down Syndrome Day Resolution

In recognition of the incredible achievements of individuals living with Down syndrome, Senator Scott Martin (R-13) has introduced a Senate Resolution designating March 21 as World Down Syndrome Day.  [Read More]

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March 15, 2021

Senator Martin Introduces Resolution in Support of Recognizing Girls’ Wrestling in PA

Senator Scott Martin (R-13) has introduced a resolution designating March 21 as Pennsylvania Girls Wrestling Day in Pennsylvania in support of the ongoing efforts for the sport to be officially recognized by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA).  [Read More]

Senator Martin Renews Call to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
March 13, 2021

Senator Martin Renews Call to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

As millions of Pennsylvanians turn their clocks forward this weekend, Senator Scott Martin (R-13) is renewing his call to make daylight saving time permanent and eliminate the twice-yearly time changes.  [Read More]

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