Senators Ryan Aument (R-36) and Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today regarding protests and violence in response to an officer-involved shooting in Lancaster County over the weekend: [Read More]
Young victims of sexual assault would be protected against the possibility of having to attend school with their attackers under a bill approved by the Senate today, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13). Listen [Read More]
Senators Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York), Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) and Judy Ward (R-Blair/Cumberland/Franklin/Fulton/Huntingdon) plan to introduce a bill they say will help local governments and school districts address fiscal challenges and infrastructure obligations. Listen [Read More]
Pennsylvania Athletic Oversight Committee Chairman Senator Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today in response to the announcement that the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) will allow school sports to resume this fall with proper health and safety measures in place: [Read More]
HARRISBURG – As the debate continues on whether school sports should resume this fall, key stakeholders told the Pennsylvania Athletic Oversight Committee today that they believe these activities can continue safely with proper safeguards in place to protect the health of student-athletes. Prior to receiving testimony, the committee voted unanimously to elect Senator Scott Martin […] [Read More]
The Pennsylvania Athletic Oversight Committee will meet next week to discuss the plans by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA), school superintendents, coaches, and athletic directors to resume school sports safely this fall, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
Senator Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today in response to Governor Wolf’s recommendation that school sporting events should not take place until after January 1: [Read More]
Senator Scott Martin (R-13) today called on Governor Tom Wolf and Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine to develop guidelines on allowing spectators to attend fall sports activities, including at a minimum, parents of athletes. [Read More]
A new law authored by Senator Scott Martin (R-13) could help more local taxpayers benefit from school property tax discounts and extended payment deadlines. Listen [Read More]
State Senator Scott Martin (R-13) said the state Senate today approved a proposed constitutional amendment today that would limit the length of future emergency disaster declarations unless an extension is approved by the General Assembly, moving the measure one step closer to a voter referendum. [Read More]
