Senate Approves Stefano and Martin Election Cost Savings Measure
June 25, 2019

Senate Approves Stefano and Martin Election Cost Savings Measure

The Senate approved a package of election reforms today that includes a measure to help reduce costs to counties, according to the bill’s sponsors, Senators Pat Stefano (R-32) and Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

Martin’s Telepresence Education Proposal Unanimously Passes the House
June 20, 2019

Martin’s Telepresence Education Proposal Unanimously Passes the House

A bill that would allow students facing an extended absence from school due to injury or illness to continue to participate in classroom activities and learning was approved today by the House of Representatives, according to one of the bill’s prime sponsors, Senator Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

Senate Approves Martin and Aument’s Local Opt-out for Video Gaming Terminals in Lancaster County
June 18, 2019

Senate Approves Martin and Aument’s Local Opt-out for Video Gaming Terminals in Lancaster County

Lancaster County municipalities would have the option to prohibit video gaming terminals (VGTs) at local truck stops as part of a bill approved by the Senate today.  [Read More]

Legislation by Lancaster County Senators to Ensure Local Leaders Have Authority in Gambling Decisions Advances
June 11, 2019

Legislation by Lancaster County Senators to Ensure Local Leaders Have Authority in Gambling Decisions Advances

Senate Bill 321 sponsored by Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Ryan Aument (R-36) was reported out of the Senate Appropriations Committee today by a vote of 22-2.  [Read More]

Senate Panel Votes to Protect Workers’ Compensation for Injured Volunteer Fire Personnel
June 11, 2019

Senate Panel Votes to Protect Workers’ Compensation for Injured Volunteer Fire Personnel

The Senate Labor and Industry Committee approved a bill today that would ensure critical members of volunteer firefighter organizations who are injured in the line of duty can qualify for workers’ compensation coverage, according to the bill’s sponsors, Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28).   [Read More]

House Education Committee Approves Martin’s Telepresence Education Proposal
June 10, 2019

House Education Committee Approves Martin’s Telepresence Education Proposal

The House Education Committee approved a bill today to help students who face an extended absence from school due to injury or illness by ensuring they can continue to participate in classroom activities and learning, according to one of the bill’s prime sponsors, Senator Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

 
June 5, 2019

Op-ed: Lancaster County Deserves a Voice in VGT Debate

Legalized gambling can permanently change the character and culture of a community. For that reason, every municipality should have the right to refuse to host any kind of expanded gambling activity.   [Read More]

Committee Approves Martin Bill That Provides New Protections for Youth Shelter Employees
June 5, 2019

Committee Approves Martin Bill That Provides New Protections for Youth Shelter Employees

The Senate Judiciary Committee approved new protections against assault and abuse for employees in non-secure youth shelters, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

Senate Committee Approves Martin/Aument Bill that Allows Local Opt-out for Video Gambling
May 8, 2019

Senate Committee Approves Martin/Aument Bill that Allows Local Opt-out for Video Gambling

The Senate Local Government Committee approved a bill today that would give a number of municipalities in Pennsylvania the option to prohibit video gaming terminals (VGTs) at truck stops within its borders.  [Read More]

Senate Panel Approves Martin’s Election Cost-Savings Measure
May 7, 2019

Senate Panel Approves Martin’s Election Cost-Savings Measure

The Senate State Government Committee approved a measure today sponsored by Senator Scott Martin (R-13) to remove a costly, confusing and unnecessary mandate on county elections boards.  [Read More]

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