Senator Martin Comments on Shapiro Diverting Highway Dollars to SEPTA
Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Senator Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today in response to Governor Shapiro’s plan to divert $153 million of federal highway and bridge capital funds for SEPTA: [Read More]
Senator Martin Re-Elected to Senate Republican Leadership Team as Appropriations Committee Chair
Senator Scott Martin (R-13) was re-elected by his colleagues today to continue serving as part of the Senate Republican leadership team as Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee for the 2025-26 legislative session. [Read More]
Senate Republicans Re-Elect Leadership Team for 2025-26 Legislative Session
Senate Republicans re-elected their entire leadership team today to continue serving in the 2025-26 legislative session. [Read More]
Martin Responds to Lancaster County Voter Registration Fraud Investigation
Senator Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today regarding the investigation and identification of fraudulent voter registrations in Lancaster County: [Read More]
Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Sen. Scott Martin Return Nearly $27,000 in Unclaimed Property to Residents of Lancaster County
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Sen. Scott Martin (R-13) today announced that nearly $27,000 in unclaimed property is being returned to residents of Lancaster County following Sen. Martin’s annual Senior Expo. [Read More]
Senate Approves Martin’s Resolution Urging Fairness, Uniformity in Student Athlete NIL Deals
The Senate of Pennsylvania today urged the U.S. Congress and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to create a standard set of Name Image Likeness (NIL) policies across all states and universities to better protect student athletes. [Read More]
Martin Applauds Credit Rating Upgrade, Underscores Importance of Protecting Rainy Day Fund
Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) applauded today’s announcement that Moody’s Investor Services upgraded Pennsylvania’s credit rating to Aa2 based on the state’s strong budget reserves and prudent financial management. [Read More]
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
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]
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
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
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]