News Releases
July 31, 2018
Op-ed: Pediatric Cancer Research Bill Signed Into Law; Other Measures Move Forward
Each June typically brings a flurry of legislative activity as lawmakers work to enact the state budget and other bills that are critical to Pennsylvania communities. [Read More]
July 16, 2018
Vulakovich, Martin Bill Would Protect Members of Volunteer Emergency Services
A bill introduced by Senators Randy Vulakovich (R-38) and Scott Martin (R-13) would ensure members of volunteer fire companies and ambulance companies would be covered under the state’s Workers’ Compensation program if they are injured in the line of duty. [Read More]
June 29, 2018
Governor Signs Martin Bill into Law Encouraging Private Donations to Fight Pediatric Cancer
A measure that will help generate private donations to support pediatric cancer research has been signed into law, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
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]
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]
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]