Legislation introduced today by Senator Scott Martin (R-13) would prohibit the practice of selectively aborting babies based solely on a diagnosis of Down syndrome. [Read More]
Senator Scott Martin (R-13) raised concerns about the growth in state spending and the new taxes proposed by Governor Wolf today during his annual budget address. [Read More]
Many Pennsylvanians know someone whose life has been touched by Down syndrome. Despite the challenges that this condition creates, individuals with Down syndrome undoubtedly can lead full, productive, joyous lives if they are given the chance to do so. [Read More]
Senators Ryan Aument (R-36) and Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement regarding their decision to recommend to Governor Wolf that he nominate Craig Stedman to fill the unexpired term of Judge Jay Hoberg, who retired from the Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas today. [Read More]
The Senate Finance Committee approved a bill today that would allow volunteer fire companies to keep more of the money they generate during fundraisers, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
Off-duty police officers who serve on Special Emergency Response Teams (SERTs) could respond to incidents quicker and more safely under legislation unanimously approved by the Senate today. [Read More]
The Senate Transportation Committee unanimously approved a bill today that would help off-duty police officers who serve on Special Emergency Response Teams (SERTs) respond to incidents quicker and more safely. [Read More]
Off-duty police officers who serve on Special Emergency Response Teams (SERTs) could respond to incidents quicker and more safely under legislation introduced in the Senate this week, according to the bill’s sponsors, Senator Scott Martin (R-13) and Ryan Aument (R-36). [Read More]
Senators Ryan Aument (R-36th) and Scott Martin (R-13th) confirmed that this morning the last remaining municipal resolution opting out of a “mini-casino” has been delivered to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, ensuring that every municipality in Lancaster County has now elected to prevent a mini-casino from locating anywhere within the county. [Read More]
A new law will remove a substantial burden from local law enforcement and court systems by allowing more than 50 Pennsylvania cities to utilize Parking Authorities to enforce and adjudicate parking ordinances, according to the measure’s sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
