News Releases Archives - Page 21 of 57

June 7, 2021

Op-Ed: Energy Production Important to Pennsylvania’s Environmental Future

Pennsylvania is one of the largest net exporters of energy in the United States. It’s a fact that has been highlighted in energy circles – and politics – for years. But many who are pushing for changes in public policy when it comes to energy growth and development do not seem to comprehend the depths of what that means. In fact, many behave as if they are embarrassed by Pennsylvania’s global energy position. [Read More]

June 4, 2021

* * * MEDIA ADVISORY * * * Senator Martin, Rep. Flood, Olympic/World Champion to Highlight Growth of PA Girls Wrestling, Call for PIAA Recognition

Pennsylvania Senator Scott Martin (R-13) will be joined by Pennsylvania Rep. Ann Flood (R-138) Olympic Gold Medal winner and World Champion Wrestler Bruce Baumgartner, supporters of girls wrestling and the State & National Champions at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, to highlight the growth of girls wrestling in Pennsylvania and the movement of making it a PIAA sanctioned sport. | Watch Live [Read More]

May 26, 2021

Martin Highlights May EDS Awareness Month In PA

State Senator Scott Martin (R-13) took to the Senate floor to highlight May as Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) awareness month in Pennsylvania. [Read More]

May 26, 2021

Senate Approves Regulatory Reform Measures to Spur Job Creation

With Pennsylvania’s employment rate lagging behind those of other states emerging from the pandemic, the state Senate this week approved several bills to rein in job-stifling regulations, Senator Scott Martin (R-13) said. [Read More]

May 26, 2021

Martin Bill Providing New Resources for Pediatric Cancer Research Clears House Committee

A bill introduced by PA Senator Scott Martin (R-13) to expand cancer research funding was approved by the Finance Committee in the House of Representatives. [Read More]

May 25, 2021

Legislation to Prevent Dependent Care Sexual Assault Passed by Senate Judiciary Committee

(HARRISBURG) – The Senate Judiciary Committee, today advanced legislation to expand institutional sexual assault to include assaults by caregivers on care dependent individuals, thereby eliminating the gap that permits perpetrators to falsely claim that the victim consented, according to Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) and Senator Scott Martin (R-13), who introduced the legislation. Senate Bill 704 […] [Read More]

May 19, 2021

Martin: Pennsylvanians’ ‘Yes’ Vote will Bring Communication, Collaboration and Transparency to Emergency Process

State Senator Scott Martin (R-13) today applauded Pennsylvania voters for voting yes on two amendments to the Pennsylvania Constitution in Tuesday’s Primary Election. [Read More]

May 17, 2021

Senator Martin Calls on Gov. Wolf to Apologize for Using Juneteenth to Malign Law Enforcement

State Senator Scott Martin (R-13) called on Gov. Wolf to apologize after using an email to all state employees about Juneteenth - the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States - to talk about African-American deaths “at the hands of police” and attacks against Asian Americans. [Read More]

May 12, 2021

Martin Outlines What a YES Vote Means for Tuesday’s Primary Election

State Senator Scott Martin (R-13) today highlighted what a YES vote means on two proposed amendments to the Pennsylvania Constitution being considered by voters in Tuesday’s Primary Election. [Read More]

May 7, 2021

Martin: Senators Make Bipartisan Call for Employers to Open Fully Memorial Day Weekend

In a letter to Gov. Wolf today, a bipartisan group of 21 state Senators appealed for the removal of COVID-related restrictions on employers before the start of the Memorial Day weekend, state Senator Scott Martin (R-13) announced. [Read More]