October 10, 2017

Statewide Video Competition Engages PA Students in Fight Against Opioids

Senator Ryan Aument (R-36) and Senator Scott Martin (R-13) are urging Pennsylvania middle and high school students to help find solutions to the growing heroin and opioid epidemic facing the state by producing a video aimed at focusing greater awareness on the crisis.    [Read More]

 
September 19, 2017

Lawmakers, Family Groups Stand Up Against Abortion of Babies with Down Syndrome

Lawmakers and advocates gathered in Harrisburg today to rally in support of a resolution sponsored by Senator Scott Martin (R-13) that condemns the practice of selective abortion of babies with Down syndrome.    [Read More]

Media Advisory – Lawmakers, Advocates to Rally in Support of Down Syndrome Resolution
September 18, 2017

Media Advisory – Lawmakers, Advocates to Rally in Support of Down Syndrome Resolution

Senator Scott Martin (R-13) will lead lawmakers and advocates in a rally in support of his resolution condemning the practice of selectively aborting babies with Down syndrome on September 19 at 10 a.m. in the Main Rotunda of the Pennsylvania Capitol Building.  [Read More]

Martin, Rafferty Announce Legislation to Improve Disabled Parking Access
September 14, 2017

Martin, Rafferty Announce Legislation to Improve Disabled Parking Access

Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and John C. Rafferty, Jr. (R-44) announced legislation today designed to improve accessibility of parking spaces for persons with disabilities. Listen  [Read More]

Martin to Unveil Legislation to Improve Disabled Parking Access
September 12, 2017

Martin to Unveil Legislation to Improve Disabled Parking Access

Senator Scott Martin (R-13) will discuss legislation that would improve parking access for disabled motorists during a news conference on Thursday at 2 p.m. in the parking lot behind his district office, located at 48-50 W. Chestnut Street in Lancaster.  [Read More]

Martin Proposal Would Open Up Competition for Public Construction Projects
September 11, 2017

Martin Proposal Would Open Up Competition for Public Construction Projects

More small businesses would be able to compete for publicly funded construction projects under a proposal announced today by Senator Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

 
September 7, 2017

Lancaster County Property Tax Hearing

At the request of Senators Martin and Aument, the Senate Majority Policy Committee held a hearing in Lancaster County to explore alternatives to the current property tax system, including legislation that would permanently eliminate property taxes statewide.  [Read More]

Free Potassium Iodide Tablets Available Now
August 25, 2017

Free Potassium Iodide Tablets Available Now

Free potassium iodide (KI) pills are available to state residents who live within 10 miles of one the state’s five nuclear power plants – including local communities located near Three Mile Island.  [Read More]

 
August 24, 2017

Lawmakers, Advocates Outline PA’s New DUI Ignition Interlock Law

At a news conference in Harrisburg, Senator John C. Rafferty, Jr., (R-44) joined lawmakers, law enforcement, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Parents Against Impaired Driving, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and other advocacy groups to discuss the impact and implementation of Pennsylvania’s new ignition interlock law to further strengthen Pennsylvania’s Driving Under the Influence (DUI) laws.    [Read More]

 
August 24, 2017

Comments from Senator Martin at Press Conference announcing Pennsylvania’s new ignition interlock law aimed to strengthen the state’s DUI laws.

Act 33 of 2017 becomes effective on August 25, 2017 and requires first-time DUI Offenders with an illegal Blood Alcohol Level Content of 0.10 percent of higher to use ignition interlocks for at least 12 months.  [Read More]

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