Programs Still Available to Help Victims of Abuse During PA’s COVID-19 Response
April 1, 2020

Programs Still Available to Help Victims of Abuse During PA’s COVID-19 Response

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]

Pennsylvania Schools Will Remain Closed Indefinitely Due to COVID-19 Concerns
March 30, 2020

Pennsylvania Schools Will Remain Closed Indefinitely Due to COVID-19 Concerns

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]

Lancaster Senators Call on Governor Wolf to Amend List of Life-Sustaining Businesses to Include Online Automotive Sales
March 27, 2020

Lancaster Senators Call on Governor Wolf to Amend List of Life-Sustaining Businesses to Include Online Automotive Sales

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]

Senator Martin Lauds Policy Change to Help Patients Who Have Dental Emergencies
March 27, 2020

Senator Martin Lauds Policy Change to Help Patients Who Have Dental Emergencies

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]

Applications Now Being Accepted for New Small Business Low-Interest Loan Program
March 25, 2020

Applications Now Being Accepted for New Small Business Low-Interest Loan Program

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]

PA Senate Approves COVID-19 Response Measures
March 25, 2020

PA Senate Approves COVID-19 Response Measures

Delayed Primary, Funding for Medical Supplies, School Mandate Relief and Unemployment Included  HARRISBURG – The state Senate convened remotely today to pass several bills to keep Pennsylvania moving forward during the COVID-19 coronavirus public health emergency, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13). The coronavirus response measures included: Senate Bill 422, which postpones Pennsylvania’s primary election […]  [Read More]

Senator Martin Demands Action from Wolf Administration to Allow Dentists to Treat Emergency Patients
March 25, 2020

Senator Martin Demands Action from Wolf Administration to Allow Dentists to Treat Emergency Patients

Senator Scott Martin (R-13) is demanding that the Wolf Administration revise restrictions that are preventing dentists from serving patients who have a dental emergency.  [Read More]

Senate Plans to Meet in Remote Session Wednesday to Consider COVID-19 Relief Measures
March 24, 2020

Senate Plans to Meet in Remote Session Wednesday to Consider COVID-19 Relief Measures

The Senate plans to convene at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, to consider a number of measures designed to offer relief to Pennsylvanians affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

PIDA Approves Low-Interest Loan Program to Help Small Businesses
March 24, 2020

PIDA Approves Low-Interest Loan Program to Help Small Businesses

The Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) approved funding today to provide $61 million in low-interest loans to Pennsylvania small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

Statewide Schools Closure Extended Through at Least April 6; Students Could Return April 9
March 24, 2020

Statewide Schools Closure Extended Through at Least April 6; Students Could Return April 9

The Department of Education (PDE) announced today all schools in the commonwealth will remain closed through at least April 6 as a result of the COVID-19 response efforts, Senator Scott Martin (R-13) said.  [Read More]

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