s Governor Wolf prepares to release up to 1,800 prisoners from state correctional institutions amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Senator Scott Martin (R-13) is raising concerns about the process of deciding which inmates should go free. [Read More]
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) today approved a $450 million emergency loan program to assist financially distressed hospitals as they work to address the COVID-19 outbreak, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
The Senate approved a bill today sponsored by Senator Scott Martin (R-13) that includes emergency measures to help local governments respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Listen [Read More]
Small businesses, private non-profit organizations, veterans organizations and sole proprietorships that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply now for forgivable loans from the federal government, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
A new loan program offered by the federal government will help businesses, employees and self-employed individuals that have been impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
Senator Scott Martin (R-13) is reminding community residents that services are still available to protect victims of child abuse, domestic violence and other crimes against vulnerable populations during the state’s response to COVID-19. [Read More]
The Department of Education announced today that all schools in Pennsylvania will remain closed indefinitely in order to limit the spread of COVID-19, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Ryan Aument (R-36) are calling on Governor Wolf to add automotive sales –provided they are conducted remotely or electronically, with vehicle return and delivery in-person by appointment only – to the list of life-sustaining businesses permitted to operate during the coronavirus pandemic due to the essential nature of their services. [Read More]
At the strong urging of Senator Scott Martin (R-13), the Wolf Administration reversed a decision on Thursday that temporarily prevented dentists from serving patients who have a dental emergency. [Read More]
Small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency can apply now for low-interest state loans, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
