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]
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]
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]
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]
