Governor Approves Comprehensive School Safety Bill
June 25, 2018

Governor Approves Comprehensive School Safety Bill

Senator Scott Martin (R-13) applauded Governor Wolf for signing a school safety bill that will make new resources available to schools and create an anonymous threat reporting system.  [Read More]

 
June 25, 2018

Bill Encouraging Private Donations to Fight Pediatric Cancer Receives Final Approval

A measure that would help generate private donations to support pediatric cancer research is headed to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law, according to the bill’s author, Senator Scott Martin (R-13). Listen  [Read More]

 
June 22, 2018

Senate Sends Comprehensive School Safety Measure to Governor’s Desk

The Senate approved a comprehensive, bipartisan school safety bill today that will dedicate significant new resources to help prevent school violence.    [Read More]

Lancaster County Senators Support Responsible, Affordable Budget
June 22, 2018

Lancaster County Senators Support Responsible, Affordable Budget

Lancaster County Senators Ryan P. Aument (R-36) and Scott Martin (R-13) supported final passage of a 2018-19 state budget today that is on-time and holds the overall growth in state spending below the rate of inflation.   [Read More]

Committee Approves Martin’s Property Tax Collection Reform Bill
June 22, 2018

Committee Approves Martin’s Property Tax Collection Reform Bill

Legislation that would give many counties, municipalities and school districts more options to collect property taxes was approved by the Senate Local Government Committee today.  [Read More]

 
June 19, 2018

Public Hearing Highlights Need for Property Tax Collection Reform

Local government representatives and school business officials discussed alternatives to the current system of collecting property taxes during a hearing of the Senate Local Government Committee today.   [Read More]

Senate Local Government Committee Will Study Property Tax Collection Reform
June 18, 2018

Senate Local Government Committee Will Study Property Tax Collection Reform

The Senate Local Government Committee will study legislation that would reform and modernize the way that property taxes are collected during a public hearing on Tuesday, June 19, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Room 8E-A of the state Capitol Building, according to Acting Committee Chair Senator Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

 
June 6, 2018

Senate Approves Creation of School Threat Reporting System

The Senate unanimously approved legislation today that would help reduce school violence by creating a new school threat reporting system, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13), one of the prime sponsors of the bill. Listen     [Read More]

Killion, McGarrigle to Host Economic Roundtable With Top Appropriations Official
May 25, 2018

Killion, McGarrigle to Host Economic Roundtable With Top Appropriations Official

Pennsylvania Senators Tom Killion (R-9) and Tom McGarrigle (R-26) will host a roundtable discussion with constituents on the economy and this year’s state budget challenges and funding priorities.  [Read More]

Senate Passes Measure Targeting Domestic Violence in Front of Children
May 24, 2018

Senate Passes Measure Targeting Domestic Violence in Front of Children

Domestic abusers who commit acts of violence in front of children would face tougher penalties under legislation approved by the Senate Wednesday, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13), who supported the measure.  [Read More]

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