News Releases
August 22, 2017
Lancaster Senators set to host forum on alternative solutions to existing school property tax system
Senators Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) and Ryan Aument (R-Lancaster) are cohosting a public forum with a key Senate committee to outline and discuss alternative solutions to the existing school property tax system in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
August 22, 2017
Martin Proposes Sales Tax Exemption for Volunteer Fire Company Fundraisers
Senator Scott Martin (R-13) will introduce a bill soon that would exempt volunteer fire companies from paying sales tax on food and beverages sold during fundraising events. Listen [Read More]
August 17, 2017
Martin Introduces Legislation to Shield Taxpayers from Protest Costs
Senator Scott Martin (R-13) introduced legislation today that would shield taxpayers from the financial burdens of emergency response costs resulting from unlawful activity during protests. [Read More]
August 8, 2017
Roundtable to feature state, local leaders to discuss solutions to blight problem
Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) is hosting a key Senate committee next week to conduct a roundtable discussion with community leaders and local elected officials to outline steps to combat blight and abandonment. [Read More]
August 2, 2017
Op-Ed – State Senators Question Wolf’s Nominee for New Labor & Industry Secretary
Two weeks ago, Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Labor & Industry, Kathy Manderino, announced she was leaving her post to begin a new job at the state Gaming Control Board. [Read More]
July 28, 2017
Senators Aument and Martin Comment on Lancaster County Sheriff Resignation
Senator Ryan Aument (R-36) and Senator Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today regarding the resignation of Lancaster County Sheriff Mark Reese, which becomes effective July 31, 2017. [Read More]
July 27, 2017
Lancaster County Senators Vote Against Proposed Tax
Lancaster County Senators Ryan P. Aument (R-36) and Scott Martin (R-13) voted against a $2.2 billion revenue package today that would increase the tax burden on local families. [Read More]