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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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

March 22, 2020

Martin Proposes Relief for Local Taxpayers Affected by Coronavirus Emergency

Senator Scott Martin (R-13) will introduce legislation to help provide relief to local taxpayers and give greater flexibility to county and municipal governments during the COVID-19 public health emergency. [Read More]

March 22, 2020

State Tax Filing Deadline Extended to July 15

The deadline to file Pennsylvania personal income tax returns with the Department of Revenue for 2019 has been extended by 90 days to July 15, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]

March 21, 2020

Coronavirus Update: Enforcement of Business Shutdown Order Delayed, List of Life-Sustaining Businesses Expanded

In response to numerous concerns expressed by business leaders and lawmakers, enforcement of Governor Wolf’s order for all non-life-sustaining businesses to close has been delayed until Monday, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]

March 21, 2020

Amid Coronavirus Uncertainty, Resources Extended to Older Pennsylvanians

Senator Scott Martin (R-13) is reminding older Pennsylvanians and their caretakers that a number of steps have been taken this week to protect seniors during statewide efforts to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. [Read More]

March 20, 2020

Appeals Process Created for Business Impacted by Wolf Shutdown; Businesses Affected by COVID-19 Can Apply for Disaster Loans

Senator Scott Martin (R-13) is working to reduce the impact of Governor Wolf’s order on Thursday for all non-life-sustaining businesses to close. [Read More]