January 16, 2024
Cutler, Martin Secure State Investment for Local Projects
Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) and Sen. Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) announced Tuesday that they have secured a significant reinvestment of taxpayer dollars into the southern Lancaster County region. [Read More]
January 11, 2024
Senate Republican Leadership Comments on Work of the Basic Education Funding Commission
Senate Republican leaders issued the following statements following the final meeting of the 2023-2024 Basic Education Funding Commission: [Read More]
January 3, 2024
Senator Martin’s Next Veteran Service Officer Day Scheduled for January 9
Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) is reminding community residents that his team will host special office hours for veterans on Tuesday, January 9, from 9 a.m. to noon at his office in Strasburg. [Read More]
2023
- Senate Votes to Streamline and Increase School Safety Measures
- Martin Responds to Positive News on Pennsylvania’s Financial Position
- Senator Martin to Host Monthly Veteran Service Officer Days Beginning Sept. 12
- Senate Approves Critical Budget Implementation Bills
- Senate Returns to Session to Send Budget Bill to Governor’s Desk
- Senate Republican Leaders Applaud PASSHE Tuition Freeze
- Senator Martin Comments on Shapiro Budget Impasse
- Shapiro Fails to Deliver on Promises
- Senate Approves State Budget that Holds the Line on Taxes, Funds Priorities
- State Budget Must Support Educational Opportunities for Every Child
- Senate Approves Martin’s Universal FAFSA Completion Bill
- Senate Approves Free Child ID Kits for Parents
- Senate Panel Approves Martin’s Universal FAFSA Completion Bill
- Martin, Yaw Resolution Designates June 4-10, 2023 as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania
- Senator Martin Introduces Universal FAFSA Completion Bill to Expand Opportunities for Pennsylvanians
- Senator Martin Applauds PIAA Vote to Officially Sanction Girls’ Wrestling in PA
- State Senators Honor PA’s Accomplishments During 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championships
- Legislation to Safeguard Public Assistance from Waste, Fraud and Abuse Earns Senate Approval
- Lawmakers, Advocates Celebrate Committee Approval of Child Reunification Legislation
- Senate Panel Advances Martin Resolution Urging Permanent Daylight Saving Time
2022
- Martin Elected Chair of PA Delegation to Chesapeake Bay Commission
- Martin, Aument Propose Bill to Empower PA Families in Education
- Senate Approves Martin Bill Expanding Career Training for Cosmetologists, Barbers
- Senate Committee OKs Martin Bill Expanding Career Training for Cosmetologists, Barbers
- Martin: Senate Committee Approves Bill Crediting Dentists for Volunteer Service
- Martin: Senate Committee Takes Action to Prevent Welfare Fraud
- Martin: Senate State Government Committee Approves Constitutional Amendment to Prevent Executive Branch Overreach
- Martin: Wolf Administration’s Charter School Regulations Undermine Legislative Process
- Martin: ‘Reckless’ Budget Proposal Sets Stage for ‘Nightmare Fiscal Scenario’
- Martin Selected for Executive Committee of Chesapeake Bay Commission
2021
- Senator Martin Votes for State System Reform for Sustainability and Student Affordability
- Name, Image, Likeness – Press Event
- Senator Scott Martin Calls on Senate to Reconvene Immediately, Concur on Cocktails-To-Go Bill “If done in next two days, we can do this by Zoom and help PA employers”
- Martin: PA Budget Includes New Resources for Pediatric Cancer Research
- Senate Sets Rules for Compensating College Athletes through Senators Martin, Tomlinson, Browne, Williams Measure
- Senator Martin, Rep. Flood Highlight Growth of PA Girls Wrestling, Call for PIAA Recognition
- Senator Martin, Rep. Flood, Olympic/World Champion Highlights Growth of PA Girls Wrestling, Call for PIAA Recognition
- Senate Committee Approves Plan to Give Parents Stronger Say in the Education of their Children
- Op-Ed: Energy Production Important to Pennsylvania’s Environmental Future
- * * * MEDIA ADVISORY * * * Senator Martin, Rep. Flood, Olympic/World Champion to Highlight Growth of PA Girls Wrestling, Call for PIAA Recognition
- Martin Highlights May EDS Awareness Month In PA
- Senate Approves Regulatory Reform Measures to Spur Job Creation
- Martin Bill Providing New Resources for Pediatric Cancer Research Clears House Committee
- Legislation to Prevent Dependent Care Sexual Assault Passed by Senate Judiciary Committee
- Martin: Pennsylvanians’ ‘Yes’ Vote will Bring Communication, Collaboration and Transparency to Emergency Process
- Senator Martin Calls on Gov. Wolf to Apologize for Using Juneteenth to Malign Law Enforcement
- Martin Outlines What a YES Vote Means for Tuesday’s Primary Election
- Martin: Senators Make Bipartisan Call for Employers to Open Fully Memorial Day Weekend
- Martin Re-elected Chair of Athletic Oversight Committee
- Senator Martin Announces New District Office In Strasburg Borough
2020
- Senators propose option to temporarily suspend costly prevailing wage requirements for local entities amid COVID-19 pandemic
- Senator Martin Congratulates PIAA for Making Responsible Choice on School Sports
- Athletic Oversight Committee Hears Testimony on Resuming School Sports Safely; Martin Elected Chair
- Martin: PA Athletic Oversight Committee Set to Discuss Safe Return to School Sports
- Martin Questions Governor’s 11th Hour Proclamation on School Sports
- Martin Calls on Governor Wolf to Provide Guidance on High School Sports Spectators
- Martin’s Bill to Extend Emergency Relief for Local Taxpayers Becomes Law
- General Assembly Approves Proposed Constitutional Amendment Requiring Legislative Vote on Extended Disaster Declarations
- Lancaster County Senators Disappointed with New Restrictions Announced by Governor
- House Sends Martin’s Bill to Extend Emergency Relief for Local Taxpayers to Governor
- Senators Martin and Tomlinson PASSHE Reforms Signed into Law
- Lancaster County Senators Express Frustration Over PA Supreme Court’s Emergency Declaration Ruling
- Senate Advances Bills to Support Pennsylvania Firefighters
- Senate Approves Second Round of Policing Reform Bills
- Bill Improving Daycare Safety Sent to Governor
- Senate Approves Sweeping Reforms to Ensure Sustainability of PA State System of Higher Education
- Martin Bill to Boost PA’s Farmland Preservation Efforts Earns Committee Endorsement
- Schools Can Apply Now for Grants to Meet Health and Safety Needs of Students
- Senate Approves Martin Bill to Extend Emergency Relief for Local Taxpayers
- Senate Approves Constitutional Amendment to Limit Length of Future Disaster Declarations
2019
- Cutler, Martin Announce Grant for Martic Township Pedestrian Bridge
- Lancaster County Senators Announce Opening of School Safety Grant Application Period
- Martin and Argall Introduce Bill Creating Work Requirements for Able-Bodied Medicaid Recipients
- Senator Martin Appointed to Special Education Funding Commission
- Senator Martin Applauds Strong Results of New School Threat Reporting System
- Senator Martin, PASSHE Board Votes for State System Tuition Freeze
- Statement by Senators Aument and Martin on the Governor’s Veto of SB 48
- Martin and Aument Offer Assistance to Municipalities Pursuing VGT Opt-Out
- Senator Martin Named to PASSHE Board of Governors
- Martin’s Proposal Supporting Volunteer Fire Companies Signed Into Law
- Lawmakers Send Mensch’s and Martin’s Statewide Radio Network Audit Measure to Governor’s Desk
- Lancaster County Senators Vote For Fiscally Responsible Budget, Applaud Emphasis on Education
- Senate Approves School Safety Measures, New Resources for Students Facing Extended Absences
- Martin and Aument Legislation Allowing Local Opt-out for VGTs Headed to the Governor’s Desk
- Senate Approves Stefano and Martin Election Cost Savings Measure
- Martin’s Telepresence Education Proposal Unanimously Passes the House
- Senate Approves Martin and Aument’s Local Opt-out for Video Gaming Terminals in Lancaster County
- Legislation by Lancaster County Senators to Ensure Local Leaders Have Authority in Gambling Decisions Advances
- Senate Panel Votes to Protect Workers’ Compensation for Injured Volunteer Fire Personnel
- House Education Committee Approves Martin’s Telepresence Education Proposal
2018
- Manor Township bridge over Little Conestoga Creek reopens after flooding repairs
- PCN Provides Free Civics Materials for Students
- Without Stedman or another nomination, Lancaster County court vacancy likely to go unfilled until 2019 election
- Op-ed: Pediatric Cancer Research Bill Signed Into Law; Other Measures Move Forward
- Vulakovich, Martin Bill Would Protect Members of Volunteer Emergency Services
- Governor Signs Martin Bill into Law Encouraging Private Donations to Fight Pediatric Cancer
- Governor Approves Comprehensive School Safety Bill
- Bill Encouraging Private Donations to Fight Pediatric Cancer Receives Final Approval
- Senate Sends Comprehensive School Safety Measure to Governor’s Desk
- Lancaster County Senators Support Responsible, Affordable Budget
- Committee Approves Martin’s Property Tax Collection Reform Bill
- Public Hearing Highlights Need for Property Tax Collection Reform
- Senate Local Government Committee Will Study Property Tax Collection Reform
- Senate Approves Creation of School Threat Reporting System
- Killion, McGarrigle to Host Economic Roundtable With Top Appropriations Official
- Senate Passes Measure Targeting Domestic Violence in Front of Children
- Construction to begin on Kirks Mill Road Bridge in Little Britain Township the week of June 4.
- Senators and Attorney General Urge Passage of School Threat Reporting System
- PennDot enhancing public information for Memorial Day travel.
- Senate Approves Martin Bill to Encourage Private Donations to Fight Pediatric Cancer
2017
- Martin to Unveil Legislation to Improve Disabled Parking Access
- Martin Proposal Would Open Up Competition for Public Construction Projects
- Lancaster County Property Tax Hearing
- Free Potassium Iodide Tablets Available Now
- Lawmakers, Advocates Outline PA’s New DUI Ignition Interlock Law
- Comments from Senator Martin at Press Conference announcing Pennsylvania’s new ignition interlock law aimed to strengthen the state’s DUI laws.
- Property Tax Public Forum to be held on August 30, 2017 by Senator Martin, Senator Aument and the Senate Majority Policy Committee.
- Lancaster Senators set to host forum on alternative solutions to existing school property tax system
- Martin Proposes Sales Tax Exemption for Volunteer Fire Company Fundraisers
- Martin Introduces Legislation to Shield Taxpayers from Protest Costs
- DEP Approves Use of Emission Reduction Credits for Lancaster County Soybean Plant
- Roundtable to feature state, local leaders to discuss solutions to blight problem
- Op-Ed – State Senators Question Wolf’s Nominee for New Labor & Industry Secretary
- Senators Aument and Martin Comment on Lancaster County Sheriff Resignation
- Lancaster County Senators Vote Against Proposed Tax
- Location Change for July 27 PUC Public Input Hearing in Central PA on Pennsylvania-American Water Company Rate Increase Request – (PA PUC)
- Lancaster County Delegation to Host Ceremony for Vietnam Veterans on Oct. 21
- PUC Schedules Public Input Hearings for Rate Increase Request by Pennsylvania-American Water Company; Includes July 27 Smart Hearing
- Construction Begins on Manor Township Bridge Project
- Lancaster County Senators Support Passage of Bipartisan 2017-18 Spending Plan