The Senate voted overwhelmingly to support funding and additional transparency measures for Pennsylvania’s state-related universities today, 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]
The Senate approved a resolution today to initiate a comprehensive study of Pennsylvania’s approach to school safety to build on recent successes to keep kids safer in the classroom, according to the resolution’s sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster). [Read More]
The Senate approved budget implementation language today that will drive out critical funding to schools and present a more streamlined approach to school safety, 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]
As Pennsylvanians prepare to celebrate Veterans Day this weekend, Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) is reminding community residents that his team will host special office hours for veterans on Monday, November 13, from 9 a.m. to noon at his office in Strasburg. [Read More]
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Chair Scott Martin (R-13) applauded the transfer of nearly $900 million to the state’s Rainy Day Fund today that will help strengthen Pennsylvania’s financial position in the years ahead. [Read More]
As Pennsylvanians prepare to set their clocks back an hour this weekend, Senator Scott Martin (R-13) is renewing his call to make daylight saving time permanent and eliminate the twice-yearly time changes. [Read More]
Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-Strasburg) issued the following statement today after the Commonwealth Court ruled against imposing the RGGI carbon tax on Pennsylvania communities: [Read More]
Recognizing the challenges health care providers face and the importance of meeting these needs immediately, the Senate has unanimously passed House Bill 1351, to ensure residents across Pennsylvania continue to receive access to needed health care services, 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]
More than two dozen exhibitors will be available to offer information on programs and services for seniors at Senator Scott Martin’s (R-Lancaster) senior expo on October 13 in East Earl. [Read More]
Senator Scott Martin’s (R-Lancaster) office will host the next Veteran Service Officer Day on October 10 from 9 a.m. to noon at his office in Strasburg. [Read More]
