Senator Martin’s Next Veteran Service Officer Day Scheduled for January 9
January 3, 2024

Senator Martin’s Next Veteran Service Officer Day Scheduled for January 9

Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) is reminding community residents that his team will host special office hours for veterans on Tuesday, January 9, from 9 a.m. to noon at his office in Strasburg.  [Read More]

Senate Takes Key Steps to Finalize 2023-24 State Budget
December 13, 2023

Senate Takes Key Steps to Finalize 2023-24 State Budget

The Senate approved two major bipartisan budget implementation bills on Wednesday, taking significant steps to finalize the 2023-24 state budget, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

Martin Responds to Savings to Taxpayers Generated by Bond Sales, Credit Rating Upgrades
December 12, 2023

Martin Responds to Savings to Taxpayers Generated by Bond Sales, Credit Rating Upgrades

Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) released the following statement today in response to long-term savings to taxpayers of nearly $100 million as a result of recent credit upgrades and bond sales:  [Read More]

Senator Martin Condemns Recent Acts of Antisemitism
December 11, 2023

Senator Martin Condemns Recent Acts of Antisemitism

Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) issued the following statement today condemning recent acts of antisemitism and calls for violence against members of the Jewish faith:  [Read More]

Citing Sound Fiscal Management, Fitch Upgrades Pennsylvania’s Bond Rating
November 28, 2023

Citing Sound Fiscal Management, Fitch Upgrades Pennsylvania’s Bond Rating

As a result of Pennsylvania’s sound financial management and strong budgetary reserves, one of the nation’s leading credit rating agencies announced it would upgrade the state’s bond rating, according to Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Scott Martin (R-Lancaster).  [Read More]

Senator Martin Criticizes Governor Shapiro’s Appeal of Commonwealth Court’s RGGI Carbon Tax Ruling
November 21, 2023

Senator Martin Criticizes Governor Shapiro’s Appeal of Commonwealth Court’s RGGI Carbon Tax Ruling

Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) issued the following statement today after Governor Shapiro announced he would appeal the Commonwealth Court’s ruling invalidating the RGGI carbon tax:  [Read More]

Senate Approves Funding, Additional Transparency for State-Related Universities
November 15, 2023

Senate Approves Funding, Additional Transparency for State-Related Universities

The Senate voted overwhelmingly to support funding and additional transparency measures for Pennsylvania’s state-related universities today, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

Senate Approves Martin Resolution Evaluating Success of School Safety Programs
November 15, 2023

Senate Approves Martin Resolution Evaluating Success of School Safety Programs

The Senate approved a resolution today to initiate a comprehensive study of Pennsylvania’s approach to school safety to build on recent successes to keep kids safer in the classroom, according to the resolution’s sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster).  [Read More]

Senate Advances Key Education, School Safety Budget Priorities
November 15, 2023

Senate Advances Key Education, School Safety Budget Priorities

The Senate approved budget implementation language today that will drive out critical funding to schools and present a more streamlined approach to school safety, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

Senator Martin’s Next Veteran Service Officer Day Scheduled for November 13
November 9, 2023

Senator Martin’s Next Veteran Service Officer Day Scheduled for November 13

As Pennsylvanians prepare to celebrate Veterans Day this weekend, Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) is reminding community residents that his team will host special office hours for veterans on Monday, November 13, from 9 a.m. to noon at his office in Strasburg.  [Read More]

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