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]
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]
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]
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]
Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Quarryville) and Sen. Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) encourage those looking to obtain a concealed carry permit and current concealed carry permit holders to attend their Concealed Carry Seminar. [Read More]
School safety grants totaling more than a million dollars were awarded today to eight school districts and entities that serve Lancaster County students, according to Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Ryan Aument (R-36). [Read More]
Students who face an extended absence from school due to injury or illness could continue to participate in classroom activities and learning under a bill approved by the Senate today, according to one of the bill’s prime sponsors, Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
The Senate Finance Committee approved legislation today that would allow volunteer fire companies to keep more of the money they bring in during fundraisers, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
HARRISBURG – A measure that would strip taxpayer-funded pensions from public employees who commit job-related felonies received final approval in the Senate, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13) who strongly supports the measure. The Public Employee Pension Forfeiture Act currently requires a public employee to forfeit his or her pension only for certain crimes listed […] [Read More]
In recognition of the incredible accomplishments of individuals living with Down syndrome, Senator Scott Martin (R-13) led passage of a Senate resolution today designating March 21 as World Down Syndrome Day. Listen [Read More]
