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Martin Responds to Lancaster County Voter Registration Fraud Investigation
October 25, 2024

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
October 15, 2024

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]

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October 9, 2024

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
October 8, 2024

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
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]

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