News Releases Archives - Page 27 of 54

June 24, 2020

Senate Approves Sweeping Reforms to Ensure Sustainability of PA State System of Higher Education

The Senate approved a set of broad reforms today to protect the future of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) and ensure the system has the tools to achieve its mission for many years to come, according to Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Robert M. “Tommy” Tomlinson (R-6). Senator Martin Senator Tomlinson Listen - Senator Martin Listen - Senator Tomlinson [Read More]

June 23, 2020

Martin Bill to Boost PA’s Farmland Preservation Efforts Earns Committee Endorsement

The Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee unanimously approved a bill today that would boost Pennsylvania’s farmland preservation program by expanding eligibility to land trusts, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13). Listen [Read More]

June 17, 2020

Schools Can Apply Now for Grants to Meet Health and Safety Needs of Students

Local schools can apply now for funding through two new grant programs created last month to protect the health and safety of students, teachers and school employees during COVID-19, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]

June 10, 2020

Senate Approves Martin Bill to Extend Emergency Relief for Local Taxpayers

The Senate unanimously approved a bill today sponsored by Senator Scott Martin (R-13) that would help more local taxpayers benefit from school property tax discounts and extended payment deadlines. Listen [Read More]

June 10, 2020

Senate Approves Constitutional Amendment to Limit Length of Future Disaster Declarations

Future emergency disaster declarations could not be extended beyond 30 days without legislative approval under a proposed Constitutional Amendment approved by the Senate today, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13), who was one of four Senators who authored the bill. Listen [Read More]

June 9, 2020

Senate Approves Martin Bill to Facilitate Local Government Maintenance and Services

Local government maintenance projects and services that are stalled due to repeated lack of bids could move forward under a bill approved unanimously by the Senate today, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]

June 9, 2020

Senator Martin Supports Resolution to Get PA Back to Work, End Governor Wolf’s Business Shutdown Order

Stressing that Governor Wolf’s extended lockdown of Pennsylvania is hurting families and doing irreparable harm to employers, the Senate today voted to approve a measure that would end the statewide shutdown, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13). Listen [Read More]

June 8, 2020

Senate Panel Approves Martin Bill to Extend Emergency Relief for Local Taxpayers

The Senate Education Committee unanimously approved a bill today sponsored by Senator Scott Martin (R-13) that would help more local taxpayers benefit from school property tax discounts and extended payment deadlines. [Read More]

May 28, 2020

Lancaster County Senators Support Interim Budget, COVID-19 Relief Bills

Lancaster County Senators Ryan Aument (R-36) and Scott Martin (R-13) supported passage today of an interim state budget proposal and a package of bills designed to support families, businesses, employees and organizations affected by the pandemic. [Read More]

May 22, 2020

New Public Health, Safety Plans Underway to Protect Lancaster County Residents

As part of Lancaster County’s comprehensive plan to reopen safely during COVID-19, new testing and contact tracing initiatives are underway to protect the health and safety of community residents, according to local Senators Ryan Aument (R-36) and Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]