Committee Plans to Explore Martin’s Pediatric Cancer Tax Credit Bill
September 23, 2019

Committee Plans to Explore Martin’s Pediatric Cancer Tax Credit Bill

The Senate Finance Committee will gather expert testimony on Wednesday regarding a bill introduced by Senator Scott Martin (R-13) to create a tax credit program to support pediatric cancer research.  [Read More]

Martin Responds to Union Group Protest
September 20, 2019

Martin Responds to Union Group Protest

Senators Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today regarding the protest at his district office this morning:  [Read More]

Aument, Martin Statement on Resignation of Senator Folmer
September 18, 2019

Aument, Martin Statement on Resignation of Senator Folmer

Following recent news that Senator Michael Folmer of Lebanon County has resigned from the Pennsylvania Senate after being arrested and charged with possession of child pornography, both Lancaster County Senators issued the following joint statement:  [Read More]

Cutler, Martin Announce Grant for Martic Township Pedestrian Bridge
September 17, 2019

Cutler, Martin Announce Grant for Martic Township Pedestrian Bridge

Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) and Sen. Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) announced today that Martic Township will receive a grant of $250,000 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to help in the rehabilitation of the Martic Forge Viaduct located in Martic and Conestoga townships, Lancaster County.  [Read More]

Lancaster County Senators Announce Opening of School Safety Grant Application Period
September 17, 2019

Lancaster County Senators Announce Opening of School Safety Grant Application Period

Schools and community groups can apply now for grants to help boost school safety and reduce the risk of community violence, according to Senators Ryan Aument (R-36) and Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

Martin and Argall Introduce Bill Creating Work Requirements for Able-Bodied Medicaid Recipients
September 10, 2019

Martin and Argall Introduce Bill Creating Work Requirements for Able-Bodied Medicaid Recipients

Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and David G. Argall (R-29) have introduced a bill that would require able-bodied, non-elderly Medicaid recipients to seek employment or volunteer in the community as a condition of receiving benefits.  [Read More]

Senator Martin Appointed to Special Education Funding Commission
August 14, 2019

Senator Martin Appointed to Special Education Funding Commission

Senator Scott Martin (R-13) will play a more prominent role in helping school districts meet the educational needs of students with disabilities after being added to a commission that is responsible for studying special education funding.  [Read More]

Senator Martin Applauds Strong Results of New School Threat Reporting System
August 9, 2019

Senator Martin Applauds Strong Results of New School Threat Reporting System

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 Martin, PASSHE Board Votes for State System Tuition Freeze
July 11, 2019

Senator Martin, PASSHE Board Votes for State System Tuition Freeze

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]

Statement by Senators Aument and Martin on the Governor’s Veto of SB 48
July 9, 2019

Statement by Senators Aument and Martin on the Governor’s Veto of SB 48

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]

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