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Senate Votes to Strengthen PA’s Sexual Offender Registry
October 1, 2024

Senate Votes to Strengthen PA’s Sexual Offender Registry

The Pennsylvania Senate today approved legislation to protect children from sexual predators by closing a loophole in existing state law, according to bill sponsors Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

Senator Martin’s Senior Expo to be Held September 26 in Lancaster
September 23, 2024

Senator Martin’s Senior Expo to be Held September 26 in Lancaster

More than 50 exhibitors will be available to offer information on programs and services for older community residents at Senator Scott Martin’s (R-Lancaster) Senior Expo on September 26 in Lancaster.  [Read More]

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September 19, 2024

Sens. Ryan Aument & Scott Martin to Dedicate Portion of U.S. Route 222 in Lancaster County as ‘Senator Noah W. Wenger Memorial Highway’

Highway dedication ceremony to rename a portion of U.S. Route 222 in Lancaster County, as the ‘Senator Noah W. Wenger Memorial Highway’ in honor of Sen. Wenger’s distinguished service in the Pennsylvania General Assembly and his long-time commitment to the people of Lancaster County.  [Read More]

RGGI Electricity Tax Repeal Approved by Senate
September 17, 2024

RGGI Electricity Tax Repeal Approved by Senate

The Pennsylvania Senate approved legislation today to repeal the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) carbon tax enacted through executive order by the Wolf Administration in 2019, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) and Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee Chair Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Senator Martin Announces Senior Expo on September 26 in Lancaster
September 3, 2024

Senator Martin Announces Senior Expo on September 26 in Lancaster

Approximately 50 exhibitors will be available to offer information on programs and services for older community residents at Senator Scott Martin’s (R-Lancaster) Senior Expo on September 26 in Lancaster.  [Read More]

Senator Martin’s Office to Host Veteran Service Officer Day on August 13
August 8, 2024

Senator Martin’s Office to Host Veteran Service Officer Day on August 13

The office of Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) will host special office hours for veterans on Tuesday, August 13, from 9 a.m. to noon at his office located at 135 East Main Street, Suite 1-A in Strasburg.  [Read More]

Martin, Yaw Applaud Increase in State Budget for Clean Streams Fund
July 22, 2024

Martin, Yaw Applaud Increase in State Budget for Clean Streams Fund

State Sen. Scott Martin (R-13), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, applauded a $50 million annual recurring investment in the state’s Clean Streams Fund included in the 2024-25 state budget.  [Read More]

Senate Finalizes Empowering, Fiscally Responsible, Pro-Growth 2024-25 State Budget
July 11, 2024

Senate Finalizes Empowering, Fiscally Responsible, Pro-Growth 2024-25 State Budget

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) announced the approval of a fiscally responsible 2024-25 state budget today that is honest with taxpayers, creates new job opportunities for state residents, includes no new taxes and addresses the economic and demographic challenges the state faces in the years ahead.  [Read More]

PA Senate Leaders Share Update on Status of State Budget Negotiations
June 27, 2024

PA Senate Leaders Share Update on Status of State Budget Negotiations

Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today on 2024-25 state budget negotiations:  [Read More]

Senator Martin’s Office to Host Veteran Service Officer Day on July 9
June 24, 2024

Senator Martin’s Office to Host Veteran Service Officer Day on July 9

The office of Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) will host special office hours for veterans on Tuesday, July 9, from 9 a.m. to noon at his office located at 135 East Main Street, Suite 1-A in Strasburg.  [Read More]

Senator Martin’s Office to Host License Plate Replacement Event in East Earl July 9
June 18, 2024

Senator Martin’s Office to Host License Plate Replacement Event in East Earl July 9

The office of Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) will host a damaged license plate replacement event with the East Earl Township Police Department on Tuesday, July 9, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.  [Read More]

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June 13, 2024

Senator Martin Celebrates with Tec Centro in Lancaster, Applauds Critical Workforce Development Programs

Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) participated in a press conference at Tec Centro in Lancaster recently that highlighted many of the ways its educational programs are changing lives and opening up new career pathways for local families.   [Read More]

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