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Senate Appropriations Chair Martin Details Concerns on Shapiro Budget’s $27 Billion Shortfall
February 6, 2025

Senate Appropriations Chair Martin Details Concerns on Shapiro Budget’s $27 Billion Shortfall

HARRISBURG – After completing a detailed analysis of Governor Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget plan, Senate Appropriations Committee Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) raised serious concerns about shortfalls in future years that would burden taxpayers with significant new costs and higher taxes in the years ahead. “Pennsylvanians deserve a budget that is honest with taxpayers about the impact of […]  [Read More]

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February 4, 2025

Senate Republicans: Shapiro’s Spending Plan Unrealistic

Senate Republicans will closely examine Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget plan during the next several months to find improvements that will ensure greater long-term fiscal stability for the Commonwealth, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

Martin, Picozzi Honor Catholic Schools Week in Pennsylvania
January 30, 2025

Martin, Picozzi Honor Catholic Schools Week in Pennsylvania

Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Joe Picozzi (R-5) honored Catholic Schools Week in Pennsylvania this week with remarks on the Senate Floor and a special guest chaplain.  [Read More]

Bills to Fight Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Public Assistance Programs Approved by Pennsylvania Senate
January 29, 2025

Bills to Fight Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Public Assistance Programs Approved by Pennsylvania Senate

HARRISBURG – Three bills to stop waste, fraud, and abuse in Pennsylvania’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program and Medical Assistance program were passed by the Pennsylvania Senate today with bipartisan support. Introduced by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Sen. Scott Martin (R-13), Senate Bills 155, 156, and 157 will strengthen the state’s efforts to prevent the […]  [Read More]

Senate Republicans Kick Off 2025-26 Legislative Session with New Members, Leadership Team
January 7, 2025

Senate Republicans Kick Off 2025-26 Legislative Session with New Members, Leadership Team

The Pennsylvania Senate convened today for the start of the 2025-26 legislative session, highlighted by the swearing-in of new and re-elected members.  [Read More]

Senator Martin Takes Oath of Office to Begin Third Term Representing Lancaster, Berks Counties
January 7, 2025

Senator Martin Takes Oath of Office to Begin Third Term Representing Lancaster, Berks Counties

Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) pledged to continue fighting for a brighter future for Pennsylvania as he was sworn in today to begin serving his third term representing the 13th Senatorial District.  [Read More]

Senator Martin Congratulates Senator Aument on New Role
December 10, 2024

Senator Martin Congratulates Senator Aument on New Role

 PA Senator Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today reacting to the news that PA Senator Ryan P. Aument (R-36) will resign his Senate seat and accept a new position with U.S. Senator-elect Dave McCormick (R-PA):  [Read More]

Senator Martin Comments on Shapiro Diverting Highway Dollars to SEPTA
November 22, 2024

Senator Martin Comments on Shapiro Diverting Highway Dollars to SEPTA

Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Senator Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today in response to Governor Shapiro’s plan to divert $153 million of federal highway and bridge capital funds for SEPTA:  [Read More]

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November 13, 2024

Senator Martin Re-Elected to Senate Republican Leadership Team as Appropriations Committee Chair

Senator Scott Martin (R-13) was re-elected by his colleagues today to continue serving as part of the Senate Republican leadership team as Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee for the 2025-26 legislative session.  [Read More]

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November 13, 2024

Senate Republicans Re-Elect Leadership Team for 2025-26 Legislative Session

Senate Republicans re-elected their entire leadership team today to continue serving in the 2025-26 legislative session.  [Read More]

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