An anonymous school threat reporting system that was implemented in January has led to more than 23,000 tips related to potential threats to student safety, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
Senator Scott Martin (R-13) and the Board of Governors for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) voted on Wednesday to freeze tuition for the upcoming school year, holding the line on costs to students for the first time in decades. [Read More]
We are disappointed by the Governor’s veto of Senate Bill 48 which would have made important election reforms as well as a systematic way to replace voting machines. [Read More]
After a bill sponsored by Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Ryan Aument (R-36) was signed into law this week to allow Lancaster County municipalities to opt-out of allowing video gaming terminals (VGTs) into their truck stops and gas stations, both lawmakers are now offering assistance to local municipalities who are interested in pursuing that option. [Read More]
Senator Scott Martin (R-13) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati (R-25) to play a leading role in the education of more than 10,000 college students as a member of Board of Governors for the Pennsylvania State System of higher Education (PASSHE). [Read More]
Volunteer fire companies will be able to keep more of the money they bring in during fundraisers thanks to a proposal that was signed into law this week, according to the measure’s author, Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
The Senate and the House of Representatives approved legislation this week that would require the Pennsylvania Inspector General to review the Pennsylvania Statewide Radio Network (PA-STARNet). [Read More]
Lancaster County Senators Ryan P. Aument (R-36) and Scott Martin (R-13) supported passage of a fiscally responsible state budget today that includes no new taxes, meets the core responsibilities of government, boosts funding for education and job training programs, and puts the state on better financial footing. [Read More]
The Senate approved a bill today designed to improve school safety by focusing on behavioral health, and provide new resources for students facing extended absences from school due to injury or illness, according to Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35). [Read More]
Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Ryan Aument (R-36) applauded the House of Representatives today for taking quick action to pass their bill giving Lancaster County municipalities the option to prohibit video gaming terminals (VGTs) at local truck stops. The legislation was sent to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. [Read More]
