News Releases Archives - Page 29 of 58

September 17, 2020

Senate Majority Policy Committee to discuss a limited constitutional convention in Pennsylvania

WHAT: At the request of Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill, the Senate Majority Policy Committee will hold a public workshop discussion on a limited constitutional convention in Pennsylvania WHO: Senate Majority Policy Committee Chairman David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) Senate Majority Policy Committee Vice-Chairman Dave Arnold (R-Lebanon/Dauphin/York) Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-Beaver/Greene/Washington) Senator Michele Brooks (R-Crawford/Erie/Mercer/Warren) Senator Scott Martin […] [Read More]

September 16, 2020

Senators Propose Lifeline for Pennsylvania Bars and Restaurants, Tourism Industry

Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Pat Stefano (R-32) announced plans to distribute up to $500 million to Pennsylvania restaurants, bars, and businesses in the tourism and hospitality industries that are suffering due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [Read More]

September 14, 2020

Lancaster County Senators Issue Statement on Local Unrest

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]

September 9, 2020

Senate Unanimously Approves Martin’s Bill to Protect Young Victims of Sexual Assault

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]

August 27, 2020

Senators propose option to temporarily suspend costly prevailing wage requirements for local entities amid COVID-19 pandemic

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]

August 21, 2020

Senator Martin Congratulates PIAA for Making Responsible Choice on School Sports

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]

August 18, 2020

Athletic Oversight Committee Hears Testimony on Resuming School Sports Safely; Martin Elected Chair

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]

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]

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]

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]