PA Senate e-newsletters
Special Education Funding Formula Commission Approves Final Report I was proud to participate as a member of the Special Education Funding Commission which released its final report this past week. The commission was established through the passage of Act 16 of 2019 to review the formula which directs state funding to school districts in Pennsylvania […] [Read More]
In this Update: Senator Martin Bills that Prioritize Parents Role in Students’ Education Pass Senate Measures to Increase Jobs in Manufacturing and at Airports Approved by Senate Senate Acts to Provide Parents with Online Access to their Children’s School Curriculum Senate Prohibits Vaccine Mandates for School Children Landmark Bipartisan Broadband Legislation Approved by Senate Comprehensive […] [Read More]
In this Update: Senator Martin Honors 2022 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Elizabeth Raff Bills Passed in 2021: Pandemic Recovery Funding Available to Improve High-Speed Internet Access in Rural PA You Can Give the Gift of Education Look Out for Holiday Charity Scams VA Alerts Veterans About Printing and Mailing Delays Affecting Claims Senator Martin […] [Read More]
In this Update: Senator Martin Op-Ed: Inflation Excuses Miss the Point 2021-2022 Legislative Session Nears the Midway Point Shopping Local Helps Neighbors, Strengthens Communities Preparing Sites for Jobs: State Assistance is Available Dealing with the Challenges of Driving in Snow Remembering Pearl Harbor Happy Hanukkah Senator Martin Op-Ed: Inflation Excuses Miss the Point This past week […] [Read More]
In this Update: Happy Thanksgiving Sharing the Harvest Reducing the Hazards and Hassle of Thanksgiving Travel Happy Thanksgiving President Lincoln began his proclamation establishing Thanksgiving as a national holiday by writing: “The year that is drawing towards its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies.” It was October 1863, […] [Read More]
In this Update: Court Ruling Could End School Mask Mandate Dec. 4 Senator Martin Introduces Resolution Acknowledging November as American Diabetes Month Senate Acts to Increase Campaign Finance Transparency Update on the Legislative Reapportionment Commission Senate Committee Receives Input on Congressional Redistricting Webinar for First-Time Environmental Grant Applicants Apprenticeship Week: Information for Employers and Job […] [Read More]
In this Update: Reinforcing State Law for Second Amendment Rights Senator Martin Prioritizing Parents Education Bills Advance to the Full Senate Approving Tax Reform Measure for Small Business Employers Helping PA’s Economy and Veterans Financial Assistance Available Soon for Homeowners Control Your Electricity Costs with PA Power Switch Reinforcing State Law for Second Amendment Rights […] [Read More]
In this Update: Senator Martin Introduces Bills to Improve Educational Access for Students Hearing from Female Veterans About Their Military Experiences Reuniting Veterans with Military Decorations Ensuring Pennsylvania Homes, Employers Have Access to Diverse Energy Options Approving Tax Reform Measure for Small Business Employers Green Light-Go Program Now Accepting Applications Senator Martin Introduces Bills to […] [Read More]
In this Update: Disapproving Pennsylvania Joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Senator Martin Hosts Joint Education and Appropriations Hearing to discuss PASSHE Integration and Impacts on Non-Integrating Schools Overcoming Barriers to Quality Health Care Senate Approves Bill to Boost Gifts to Charities Heating Assistance Program Open Now Working to Ban Deceptive “Spoofing” Phone Calls Fish […] [Read More]
In this Update: Senator Martin Hosts Senate Education hearing on Wolf’s Proposed Charter School Regulations Op Ed: Illogical Mandates and Flawed Policies Lead to Bad Health Outcomes for Kids Calling for the Protection of Banking Privacy Senate Passes Bill to Allow for First-time Homebuyers Savings Accounts Addressing Teacher Shortage by Improving Certification Process Ways to […] [Read More]
