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]
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 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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
