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
- Senator Martin Tours Local Morgan Truck Body Corporate Headquarters
- Senate Leaders Call on PASSHE Schools to Maintain Current Tuition Rates
- Senator Martin Proposes Universal FAFSA Completion to Empower Students, Families
- Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings on Community and Economic Development, Corrections
- Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Department of Education
- Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Departments of Labor and Industry, Agriculture
- Senator Martin Invites Residents to Join Telephone Town Hall on March 27
- Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings Monday, March 20
- Bartolotta and Martin Introduce Child Reunification Act
- Senator Martin Continues the Fight to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
- Senate Republican Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Passing a Responsible Budget
- Senate Republicans to Respond to Shapiro’s Budget Address
- Senate Republican Caucus Announces Principles and Priorities for 2023-24 Session
- Senate Republicans to Announce Priorities for 2023-24 Legislative Session
- Senator Martin, Representative Flood and Advocates Celebrate 100th Girls Wrestling Program in PA
- Senator Martin Highlights Progress in the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer
- PA Senators Honor Penn State’s THON Fundraiser, Support Fight Against Pediatric Cancer
- Martin Reappointed to PA Athletic Oversight Committee
- Bartolotta, Martin Renew Efforts to Enact Child Reunification Legislation
- Martin Elected to Lead Multi-State Chesapeake Bay Commission
2022
2021
- Senate Approves Martin’s Bill Providing New Resources for Pediatric Cancer Research
- Senate Passes Martin and Aument Bill to Help Schools Find Substitute Teachers
- Senators Corman, Martin Raise Concerns About Governor’s Plans to Take Unilateral Action on Charter Schools
- Senator Martin: Education Experts, Advocates Discuss School Reforms
- Sens. Yaw, Martin, Laughlin Seek Clean Water, Environmental Improvement Funding through Recent Stimulus Appropriation
- Media Advisory – American Childhood Cancer Organization Plans Advocacy Hour on March 29
- Senate Panel Passes Martin’s Bill Providing New Resources for Pediatric Cancer Research
- Martin-Baker Bills Addressing District Attorney Vacancies Signed Into Law
- Senate Panel Approves Martin’s Resolution Calling for End of Clock Changing
- Senate Education Committee Approves Martin Bill to Help Schools Find Substitute Teachers
- Martin-Baker Bills Addressing District Attorney Vacancies Earn Final Approval in the House
- Families Affected by Pediatric Cancer Highlight Need as Senator Martin Re-Introduces Research Bill
- Martin Introduces World Down Syndrome Day Resolution
- Senator Martin Introduces Resolution in Support of Recognizing Girls’ Wrestling in PA
- Senator Martin Renews Call to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
- Senators Martin, Aument Announce Bill to Help Schools Find Substitute Teachers
- Aument & Martin Schedule Special COVID-19 Vaccine Virtual & Telephone Town Hall on March 2
- Op-ed: Governor Wolf is Trying to Pull the Wool Over Your Eyes. Don’t Let Him.
- Senate Passes Martin’s Bill to Boost Statewide Farmland Preservation Efforts
- Senator Martin Reappointed to PASSHE Board of Governors
2020
- Senate Approves Martin Bill to Facilitate Local Government Maintenance and Services
- Senator Martin Supports Resolution to Get PA Back to Work, End Governor Wolf’s Business Shutdown Order
- Senate Panel Approves Martin Bill to Extend Emergency Relief for Local Taxpayers
- Lancaster County Senators Support Interim Budget, COVID-19 Relief Bills
- New Public Health, Safety Plans Underway to Protect Lancaster County Residents
- Senator Martin Responds to Governor’s Veto of Bills to Protect Lives and Livelihoods
- Local Leaders Continue to Advance Their Comprehensive Plan to Safely Reopen Lancaster County
- Senators Introduce Constitutional Amendment Requiring Legislative Approval of Emergency Disaster Proclamations beyond 30 Days
- Senator Martin Supports Passage of Bills to Protect Lives, Livelihoods
- Senate Approves Critical New Resources for Facilities and Programs Supporting Older Adults, First Responders
- Senate Hearing Scheduled to Ensure Safety of Vulnerable Populations, Explore Ability of Counties to Open Safely
- Senate Hearing Causes PA Department of Health to Reverse Course on COVID-19 Testing
- Senate Leaders Call on Governor to Stop Name-Calling & Instead Engage With Local Elected Officials
- Senators Call on PA Health Department to Begin Widespread Testing, Provide PPE to Slow Nursing Home Resident Deaths
- Senator Martin Continues Bipartisan Efforts to Allow Remote Real Estate Sales and Services
- Martin and Aument Support Critical Funding for Nursing Homes
- Martin’s Ballot Modernization Bill Earns Final Approval
- Senators Call for Safe Reopening of Pennsylvania’s Garden Centers
- Martin Introduces Plan to Extend Additional Emergency Relief for Local Taxpayers
- Martin Applauds Committee Approval of His Bill to Protect Student Sexual Assault Victims
2019
- Op-ed: Lancaster County Deserves a Voice in VGT Debate
- Committee Approves Martin Bill That Provides New Protections for Youth Shelter Employees
- Senate Committee Approves Martin/Aument Bill that Allows Local Opt-out for Video Gambling
- Senate Panel Approves Martin’s Election Cost-Savings Measure
- Cutler, Martin to Host Concealed Carry Seminar
- Lancaster County Schools Receive School Safety Grants
- Senate Approves Martin’s Telepresence Education Proposal to Help Homebound Students
- Senate Panel Passes Martin’s Bill Supporting Volunteer Fire Companies
- Senate Bill Stripping Public Pensions for Felonies Set for Enactment
- Senate Passes Martin’s Down Syndrome Awareness Day Resolution
- Senate Panel Endorses Telepresence Education Proposal
- Lancaster County Senators Introduce Collective Bargaining Transparency Measures
- Martin Advocates New Protections for Student Sexual Assault Victims
- Martin Pushes for More Resources for Pediatric Cancer Research
- Martin Renews Push to Help Students Facing Prolonged Medical Absence From School
- Martin Appointed to Chesapeake Bay Commission
- Senator Martin Calls for Reforms to Protect Public Sector Employee Rights
- Martin, Argall Call for Commonsense Work Requirements for Medicaid Recipients
- Martin Appointed to Athletic Oversight Committee
- Martin Appointed to Local Government Commission
2018
- Senators Propose Creation of School Threat Reporting System
- Senate Approves Tougher Penalties for Repeat DUI Offenders
- Martin and Mensch Call For Comprehensive Safety Review of PA Schools
- Lancaster County Senators Support Bills Designed to Protect Crime Victims
- Senator Martin Urges Congress to End Time Changes Resulting From Daylight Saving Time
- Martin Proposes Reforms to Property Tax Collection System
- Martin Bill Would Prohibit Abortion Based Solely on Down Syndrome Diagnosis
- Senator Martin Responds To Governor Wolf’s Budget Plan
- Op-ed: Down Syndrome Diagnosis Should Not be a Death Sentence
- Senators to Recommend Lancaster County District Attorney for Court of Common Pleas Vacancy
- Senate Committee Approves Bill Supporting Volunteer Fire Company Fundraisers
- Senate Approves Proposal to Improve Special Emergency Response Times
- Bill to Improve Special Emergency Response Times Clears Senate Committee
- Martin, Aument Introduce Bill to Improve Special Emergency Response Times
2017
- Senate Passes Martin’s Measure to Streamline Parking Enforcement in Pennsylvania Cities
- Construction Delayed on Manor Township Bridge Project
- DEP to Hold Public Hearing on Use of Emission Reduction Credits for Lancaster County Soybean Plan
- Roadway Improvements Underway on Routes 896 and 272
- Martin Appointed to Athletic Oversight Commission
- UPDATE: Water Street Bridge Construction to Begin June 21
- Sproul Road Bridge Reopens
- REAL ID Grace Period Extended
- Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Deadline Extended to End of Year
- Op-Ed: Wolf’s State Police Tax Discriminates Against Rural Pennsylvanians
- Water Street Bridge Construction to Begin June 19
- Lancaster County Senators Support Historic Pension Reform Bill
- Op-ed: Wolf’s State Police Tax Discriminates Against Rural Pennsylvanians
- Senate Confirms New DEP Secretary
- Public Input Requested in Chesapeake Bay Watershed Cleanup Efforts
- Op-ed: Tougher DUI Laws Create Opportunities to Save Lives
- Martin Announces Legislation to Shield Taxpayers from Protest Costs
- Martin Schedules Open House on May 3
- Senate Committee Endorses Collective Bargaining Transparency Measures
- Martin Introduces Bill Targeting Repeat DUI Offenders