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February 3, 2026
Senate Republican Leaders Voice Concern About Spending Levels in Shapiro’s Budget
Senate Republicans will work to reduce spending and produce a more fiscally responsible budget than the plan presented by Gov. Josh Shapiro today, said Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
January 28, 2026
Martin, Picozzi Highlight Catholic Schools Week in Pennsylvania
Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Joe Picozzi (R-5) sponsored a resolution honoring Catholic Schools Week in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
2025
- PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on Pennsylvania’s Fiscal Stability
- National Dairy Month Celebrated in Harrisburg by Vogel, State Dairy and Agriculture Leaders
- Senator Martin’s Office to Host License Plate Replacement Event in Quarryville May 28
- Senator Martin’s Universal FAFSA Completion Bill Earns Senate Approval
- Key Senate Committee Approves Martin’s Universal FAFSA Completion Bill
- Martin and Picozzi Honor Fallen Police Officers, Recognize Law Enforcement Heroes
- Senate Votes to Strengthen PA’s Sexual Offender Registry
- Martin, Yaw Recognized for Ag Conservation Leadership
- Senate Judiciary Committee Votes to Strengthen Pennsylvania’s Sexual Offender Registry
- Senate Approves Resolution Calling for End of Twice-Yearly Time Changes
- Report Details Successes, Potential Improvements to PA School Safety Programs
- Senate Republican Leaders Urge Pennsylvanians to Apply for Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program Now
- Application Soon Available for Grow Pennsylvania Scholarship Grant Program
- PA Senators Honor Penn State’s THON Fundraiser
- Senator Scott Martin and SACA to Host Fraud Protection Event on March 19 at Tec Centro SW
- Senate Appropriations Chair Martin Details Concerns on Shapiro Budget’s $27 Billion Shortfall
- Senate Republicans: Shapiro’s Spending Plan Unrealistic
- Martin, Picozzi Honor Catholic Schools Week in Pennsylvania
- Bills to Fight Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Public Assistance Programs Approved by Pennsylvania Senate
- Senate Republicans Kick Off 2025-26 Legislative Session with New Members, Leadership Team
2024
- PA Senate Approves “Grow PA” Bills to Support Affordable Pathways to Higher Ed, Career Prep
- Pennsylvania Senate Honors 2024 State Champion High School Wrestlers
- Yaw, Martin Resolution Designates June 2-8, 2024, as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania
- Public Hearing Reviews Innovative, Hands-On Learning Program
- Senate Republicans Secure Passage of Historic Tax Cuts for Working Families
- Senate Education Committee Approves “Grow PA” Package of Bills to Boost College Affordability, Open Quality Career Pathways
- PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on Biden Administration’s Disastrous New Power Plant Emission Rules
- Republican Lawmakers Introduce “Grow PA” Higher Education Reform Plan to Support More Affordable Learning Opportunities, Pathways to PA Careers
- Republican Lawmakers Set to Announce Higher Education Plan
- Martin Responds to Shapiro’s New Carbon Tax Proposal
- Senators Condemn Lancaster City Council Decision That Threatens Safety of Lancaster County Residents
- PA Senators Honor Penn State’s THON Fundraiser in the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer
- PA Senate Passes Resolution Supporting a More Secure Southern Border
- Senate Republican Leadership Statement: Massive Spending Increase in Shapiro Budget Raises Concerns
- Senate Republican Leaders Announce Resolution Supporting Efforts to Fight Illegal Immigration
- PA Senate Republican Leaders Voice Support for Texas Governor Abbott’s Defense of the Southern Border
- Senator Martin Comments on Shapiro’s Higher Education Plan
- Cutler, Martin Secure State Investment for Local Projects
- Senate Republican Leadership Comments on Work of the Basic Education Funding Commission
- Senator Martin’s Next Veteran Service Officer Day Scheduled for January 9
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