News Releases
December 14, 2017
Senate Panel Approves Tougher Penalties for Repeat DUI Offenders
Repeat drunk driving offenders could face tougher penalties under legislation that was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee this week, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
December 12, 2017
Senate Honors Wreaths Across America
The Senate today adopted a Resolution introduced by Senator Randy Vulakovich designating December 16, 2017, as “Wreaths Across America Day” in Pennsylvania. Listen Listen [Read More]
December 8, 2017
Senators Seek Input on Lancaster County Judicial Vacancy
Senators Ryan Aument (R-36) and Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today regarding the pending retirement of Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Second Judicial District, Judge Jay Hoberg, which becomes effective at the close of business on January 31, 2018. [Read More]
November 27, 2017
Senators Introduce Zero-Based Budget Reform Initiative
Senators Scott Wagner (R-York), Scott Martin (R-Lancaster), Mike Folmer (R-Dauphin/Lebanon/York), Guy Reschenthaler (R-Allegheny/Washington), Mike Regan (R-Cumberland/York), and Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) announced today that they intend to introduce a zero-based budget reform bill that would require every state agency to build its budget from a starting point of zero dollars. [Read More]
November 8, 2017
Martin Proposes Sales Tax Exemption for Volunteer Fire Company Fundraisers
Senator Scott Martin (R-13) introduced legislation recently that would allow volunteer fire companies to keep more of the money they generate during fundraisers. [Read More]