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]

Cutler, Martin to Host Concealed Carry Seminar
May 7, 2019

Cutler, Martin to Host Concealed Carry Seminar

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]

Lancaster County Schools Receive School Safety Grants
April 30, 2019

Lancaster County Schools Receive School Safety Grants

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]

 
April 9, 2019

Senate Approves Martin’s Telepresence Education Proposal to Help Homebound Students

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]

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