Yaw, Martin Resolution Designates June 8-14, 2025, as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania
The week of June 8th through June 14th, 2025, will be designated as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania under Senate Resolution 124, sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), vice chairman of the Chesapeake Bay Commission (CBC) and chairman of the CBC Pennsylvania Delegation, and Sen. Scott Martin (R-13), member of the CBC Pennsylvania delegation and former CBC chair. [Read More]
PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on Pennsylvania’s Fiscal Stability
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 in reaction to the Shapiro Administration announcement of the refinancing of approximately $1.159 billion in General Obligation refunding bonds, touting responsible financial management: [Read More]
National Dairy Month Celebrated in Harrisburg by Vogel, State Dairy and Agriculture Leaders
As National Dairy Month gets underway, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) hosted a press conference and was joined by state agriculture and dairy industry leaders in Harrisburg to celebrate everything dairy across the commonwealth. [Read More]
Senator Martin’s Office to Host License Plate Replacement Event in Quarryville May 28
The office of Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) will host a damaged license plate replacement event in Quarryville on Wednesday, May 28, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. [Read More]
Senator Martin’s Universal FAFSA Completion Bill Earns Senate Approval
A bill to help Pennsylvania families make informed decisions about pursuing college and job training programs was approved by the Senate today. [Read More]
Key Senate Committee Approves Martin’s Universal FAFSA Completion Bill
A bill to help Pennsylvania families make informed decisions about pursuing college and job training programs was approved by the Senate Education Committee today. [Read More]
Martin and Picozzi Honor Fallen Police Officers, Recognize Law Enforcement Heroes
Senators Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) and Joe Picozzi (R-Philadelphia) highlighted a resolution this week to recognize the bravery and service of Pennsylvania’s law enforcement community, including those who were killed in the line of duty. [Read More]
Senate Votes to Strengthen PA’s Sexual Offender Registry
Children in Pennsylvania would be better protected against sexual predators under legislation unanimously approved by the Senate today, according to the bill’s authors, Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
Martin, Yaw Recognized for Ag Conservation Leadership
State Sen. Scott Martin (R-13) and State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) were recognized by the Penn State Extension’s Center for Agricultural Assistance Training for their leadership in conservation efforts at Wednesday’s ACAP Ag Conservation Conference in Harrisburg. [Read More]
Senate Judiciary Committee Votes to Strengthen Pennsylvania’s Sexual Offender Registry
Children in Pennsylvania would be better protected against sexual predators under legislation approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee today, according to the bill’s authors, Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
Senate Approves Resolution Calling for End of Twice-Yearly Time Changes
The Pennsylvania Senate passed a resolution today calling on the U.S. Congress to end the outdated practice of changing the clocks twice a year, according to the resolution’s sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
Report Details Successes, Potential Improvements to PA School Safety Programs
The non-partisan Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) issued a comprehensive report this week that details the progress Pennsylvania has made on school safety issues since the establishment of Act 44 of 2018. [Read More]