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Resolution introduced for select committee on Trump assassination attempt

By South Lancaster News | Jul 19, 2024

House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) announced Friday the introduction of House Resolution 501, a measure to establish a House Select Committee to investigate the actions and response of state and local law enforcement regarding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The incident occurred in Butler on July 13, 2024.

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By South Lancaster News | Jul 13, 2024

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Grow PA higher education plan passes General Assembly

By South Lancaster News | Jul 11, 2024

House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) on Thursday praised the passage of the Grow PA higher education plan, aimed at making higher education in Pennsylvania more affordable and accountable. The legislation seeks to address the "brain drain" issue that has affected the Commonwealth's growth.

Pennsylvania Senate finalizes 2024-25 state budget focusing on fiscal responsibility

By South Lancaster News | Jul 11, 2024

HARRISBURG – 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. The budget, which amounts to $47.59 billion, is $740 million less than the proposal presented by Gov. Josh Shapiro in February and allocates $740 million to the state’s Rainy Day Fund.

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By South Lancaster News | Jul 6, 2024

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By South Lancaster News | Jun 29, 2024

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Cutler opposes expansion of Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania

By South Lancaster News | Jun 27, 2024

On June 27, 2024, House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) cast his vote against legislation that would expand Sunday hunting across Pennsylvania.

Senate passes bill for 'Operation Inherent Resolve' recognition license plate

By South Lancaster News | Jun 27, 2024

House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) on Thursday applauded the Senate's passage of House Bill 73, legislation introduced by Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin), who is currently deployed in the Horn of Africa with his Pennsylvania Army National Guard infantry unit.

PA Senate leaders share update on state budget negotiations

By South Lancaster News | Jun 27, 2024

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 a statement today regarding the 2024-25 state budget negotiations.

Pennsylvania Senate passes bill mandating insurance coverage for biomarker testing

By South Lancaster News | Jun 27, 2024

House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) on Thursday commended the Senate's passage of legislation he co-sponsored with Rep. Kyle Mullins (D-Lackawanna) that mandates insurance coverage for biomarker testing in Pennsylvania.

Cutler proposes bill banning state aid for campaign events

By South Lancaster News | Jun 26, 2024

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Senator Martin’s office hosts veteran service event on July 9

By South Lancaster News | Jun 24, 2024

The office of Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) will host special office hours for veterans on Tuesday, July 9, from 9 a.m. to noon at his office located at 135 East Main Street, Suite 1-A in Strasburg.

Discharge petition sought for stalled bill on Holocaust education transparency

By South Lancaster News | Jun 24, 2024

House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) stated on Monday that a discharge petition is necessary to advance House Bill 1986, which mandates curriculum transparency in Holocaust education. He asserted that House Democrats are stalling the progress of this measure.

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By South Lancaster News | Jun 23, 2024

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Senator Martin's office to host license plate replacement event in East Earl

By South Lancaster News | Jun 18, 2024

The office of Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) will host a damaged license plate replacement event in collaboration with the East Earl Township Police Department on Tuesday, July 9, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event is scheduled to take place at the East Earl Township Maintenance Building, located at 155 Ewell Road.

Funding secured for farmland preservation in Southern Lancaster County

By South Lancaster News | Jun 18, 2024

House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) announced Tuesday that the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has invested $441,862 for the preservation of the 107-acre Jeffrey M. Brown crop and livestock farm in Fulton Township.

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By South Lancaster News | Jun 15, 2024

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PA Senate approves 'Grow PA' bills supporting affordable higher ed pathways

By South Lancaster News | Jun 11, 2024

The Pennsylvania Senate has approved a series of bills aimed at expanding affordable post-secondary education and career preparation opportunities for students. The bipartisan package, known as Grow PA, seeks to connect students with high-demand careers within the state.

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Lancaster County had 8,821 residents with an opioid drug use disorder in 2020, analysis shows

By North Lancaster News Service | 6 months ago

Lancaster County had 8,821 residents with an opioid drug use disorder in the year 2020.

Pennsylvania Senate honors 2024 state champion high school wrestlers

By South Lancaster News | Jun 10, 2024

HARRISBURG – More than a dozen high school state wrestling champions were recognized on the Pennsylvania Senate floor today as part of High School Wrestling Day at the State Capitol, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster). The event honored wrestlers who earned gold at the 2024 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) state wrestling championship competition held in Hershey in March.