Martin: PA Athletic Oversight Committee Set to Discuss Safe Return to School Sports
August 14, 2020

Martin: PA Athletic Oversight Committee Set to Discuss Safe Return to School Sports

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]

Martin Questions Governor’s 11th Hour Proclamation on School Sports
August 6, 2020

Martin Questions Governor’s 11th Hour Proclamation on School Sports

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]

Martin Calls on Governor Wolf to Provide Guidance on High School Sports Spectators
July 30, 2020

Martin Calls on Governor Wolf to Provide Guidance on High School Sports Spectators

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]

 
July 23, 2020

Martin’s Bill to Extend Emergency Relief for Local Taxpayers Becomes Law

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]

General Assembly Approves Proposed Constitutional Amendment Requiring Legislative Vote on Extended Disaster Declarations
July 15, 2020

General Assembly Approves Proposed Constitutional Amendment Requiring Legislative Vote on Extended Disaster Declarations

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]

Lancaster County Senators Disappointed with New Restrictions Announced by Governor
July 15, 2020

Lancaster County Senators Disappointed with New Restrictions Announced by Governor

Lancaster County Senators Ryan P. Aument (R-36) and Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today regarding Governor Wolf’s announcement of new restrictions on bars and restaurants statewide:  [Read More]

 
July 14, 2020

House Sends Martin’s Bill to Extend Emergency Relief for Local Taxpayers to Governor

The House of Representatives 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]

Senators Martin and Tomlinson PASSHE Reforms Signed into Law
July 2, 2020

Senators Martin and Tomlinson PASSHE Reforms Signed into Law

A package of broad reforms to protect the future of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) was signed into law today, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

Lancaster County Senators Express Frustration Over PA Supreme Court’s Emergency Declaration Ruling
July 1, 2020

Lancaster County Senators Express Frustration Over PA Supreme Court’s Emergency Declaration Ruling

Lancaster County Senators Ryan P. Aument (R-36) and Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today regarding the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s partisan ruling against a bipartisan resolution to end Governor Wolf’s COVID-19 emergency declaration:  [Read More]

Senate Advances Bills to Support Pennsylvania Firefighters
July 1, 2020

Senate Advances Bills to Support Pennsylvania Firefighters

Several bills moved forward in the state Senate recently to protect Pennsylvania firefighters, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13), who supported the bills.  [Read More]

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