The non-partisan Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) issued a comprehensive report this week that details the progress Pennsylvania has made on school safety issues since the establishment of Act 44 of 2018. [Read More]
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) are encouraging college students and individuals seeking career training programs in high-demand industries to apply now for the Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program through the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). [Read More]
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) has announced that the student application for the 2025-26 Grow Pennsylvania Scholarship Grant Program, more commonly known as the Grow PA Grant, will be available on pheaa.org/growpa on Thursday, March 13. [Read More]
Senators Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), Cris Dush (R-25) and Scott Martin (R-13) are honoring the thousands of Penn State students who participate in the annual THON fundraiser to support families affected by pediatric cancer. [Read More]
February 19, 2025 – Residents of Lancaster and surrounding areas are invited to participate in a free educational event, "$cam Jam," aimed at empowering individuals, especially seniors, to recognize and prevent various forms of fraud. This will be presented in both English and Spanish. [Read More]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
