State Senator Scott Martin (PA)
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Senate Education Committee Approves “Grow PA” Package of Bills to Boost College Affordability, Open Quality Career Pathways
The Senate Education Committee has approved a series of bills aimed at enhancing post-secondary education and career training opportunities in Pennsylvania. The package of bills, known as the “Grow PA” post-secondary education reform plan, includes measures to make higher education more accessible and to incentivize students to stay and work in the state after graduation.One of the key components of the Grow PA plan is the creation of new scholarship programs. Senate Bill 1150, sponsored by Senator Scott Martin, would establish the Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program,...
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PA Senate Leaders Criticize Biden Administration's New Power Plant Emission Rules
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward, Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin have expressed strong criticism of the Biden Administration's new power plant emission rules.Ward highlighted concerns about the impact of the new rules on electricity consumers and grid reliability, stating, "It is deeply short-sighted that the Biden Administration is pushing yet another disastrous policy that will hurt electricity consumers and make our grid less reliable." She also emphasized the potential...
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Republican Lawmakers Introduce “Grow PA” Higher Education Reform Plan to Support More Affordable Learning Opportunities, Pathways to PA Careers
HARRISBURG – Today, a group of Republican lawmakers unveiled a higher education reform plan named “Grow PA” aimed at providing more affordable post-secondary education options for students in Pennsylvania and creating pathways to quality careers within the state.Leading the initiative, Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Senator Scott Martin emphasized the need for a fresh approach to post-secondary education in Pennsylvania, stating, “Pennsylvania needs a fresh approach to post-secondary education to ensure we can be more competitive and overcome the economic and...
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Republican Lawmakers Set to Announce Higher Education Plan
Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania are gearing up to unveil a new plan aimed at making post-secondary education more affordable and enhancing the state's competitiveness in the education sector. Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) and House Education Committee Republican Chair Jesse Topper (R-Bedford) are among the key figures spearheading this initiative. The announcement is scheduled to take place during a media briefing on Wednesday, April 10 at 1:30 p.m. in Room 281 MCB.The plan is designed to not only address the issue of...
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Martin Responds to Shapiro’s New Carbon Tax Proposal
HARRISBURG – Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) issued the following statement today responding to Governor Josh Shapiro’s announcement that he would pursue a Pennsylvania carbon tax similar to the one ruled unconstitutional by the Commonwealth Court recently."For over a year, Senate Republicans have urged Governor Shapiro to set aside the disastrous Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and pursue an energy strategy that puts Pennsylvania families and job-creators first and ensures we have a safe, reliable electricity grid," stated Senator Martin.He continued, "It...
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Senators Condemn Lancaster City Council Decision That Threatens Safety of Lancaster County Residents
Senators Ryan Aument, Scott Martin, and Chris Gebhard have issued a statement condemning the recent decision made by Lancaster City Council, which unanimously passed the Lancaster Trust Act. The act officially terminates the city's cooperation with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) except in specific circumstances. The senators expressed their deep concerns about the implications of this decision on the safety of Lancaster County residents.In their statement, the senators highlighted the potential dangers of non-cooperation with a federal law...
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PA Senators Honor Penn State’s THON Fundraiser in the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer
HARRISBURG – Senators Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), Cris Dush (R-25), and Scott Martin (R-13) have introduced a resolution in Pennsylvania to honor the annual THON fundraiser led by Penn State students. The resolution designates the week of February 12-18 as "THON Week" and recognizes the work of the 16,500 Penn State student volunteers who make the fundraiser possible.THON is a student-run philanthropy effort that provides emotional and financial support for families affected by childhood cancer through the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Health Children's Hospital....
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PA Senate Passes Resolution Supporting a More Secure Southern Border
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Senate has passed a resolution in support of efforts to secure the southern border amidst rising concerns about illegal immigration. The resolution, sponsored by Senate Republican leaders, calls for action to address the border crisis and uphold states’ rights to protect their citizens.Senate Resolution 234, authored by Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin, Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward, Majority Leader Joe Pittman, and Majority Whip Ryan P. Aument, voices support for Texas Governor Greg Abbott's actions to secure the border...
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Senate Republican Leadership Statement: Massive Spending Increase in Shapiro Budget Raises Concerns
HARRISBURG – Senate Republicans have expressed deep concerns over the significant $3.2 billion surge in state spending proposed by Gov. Josh Shapiro for the 2024-25 state budget. Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward, Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin have all voiced their apprehensions regarding the budget plan.Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward criticized Shapiro's budget proposal, describing it as "an undisciplined strategy that lacks accountability." Ward warned that the plan would lead to "significant tax...
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Senate Republican Leaders Call for Action to Fight Illegal Immigration
HARRISBURG – Senate Republican leaders have put forth a resolution in support of efforts to combat illegal immigration, urging President Biden and other federal officials to address the issue. The resolution, announced just days after backing Texas Governor Greg Abbott's border security initiatives, emphasizes the need to protect American citizens from the negative impacts of illegal immigration.Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward, Majority Leader Joe Pittman, Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin, and Majority Whip Ryan P. Aument have circulated a co-sponsor memo...
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PA Senate Republican Leaders Voice Support for Texas Governor Abbott’s Defense of the Southern Border
PA Senate Republican Leaders, including Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward, Majority Leader Joe Pittman, and Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin, have expressed their support for Texas Governor Greg Abbott's efforts to secure the southern border. In a statement, the leaders emphasized the importance of protecting American citizens and communities in the face of the ongoing crisis.According to the Republican leaders, the Biden Administration's handling of the border situation has been deeply troubling, with unchecked illegal immigration leading to catastrophic...
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Senator Martin Comments on Shapiro’s Higher Education Plan
HARRISBURG – Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) has expressed his thoughts on Governor Shapiro's proposed changes to Pennsylvania's post-secondary education system. In a statement, Senator Martin emphasized the need to attract more students to the state's educational and job-credentialing opportunities."It is clear that Pennsylvania needs to do more to reverse the troubling economic and demographic challenges we face, and that starts with attracting more students to our post-secondary educational and job-credentialing opportunities that point them...
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Cutler, Martin Secure State Investment for Local Projects
Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler and Sen. Scott Martin have announced that they have secured state investment for local projects in the southern Lancaster County region. The state grants, approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, will fund various improvements in the area.Cutler expressed his satisfaction with the reinvestment of taxpayer dollars, stating, "This return in state taxpayer dollars for our community will help with local economic development in southern Lancaster County while helping to increase the appeal of our region. Returning...
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Senate Republican Leadership Comments on Work of the Basic Education Funding Commission
HARRISBURG – Senate Republican leaders have expressed their views following the final meeting of the 2023-2024 Basic Education Funding Commission.Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) emphasized the need for modernizing the education system, stating, “Throwing more money into a failing system is not a solution. We can and must do better for the education of our children and to ensure we have a skilled workforce to fill the jobs of the future.”Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) thanked the commission members for their efforts and highlighted the importance...
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Senator Martin’s Next Veteran Service Officer Day Scheduled for January 9
Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) will be hosting his monthly Veteran Service Officer Day on Tuesday, January 9, from 9 a.m. to noon at his office in Strasburg. The event aims to connect local veterans with the benefits they have earned by serving our country. A VFW Veteran Service Officer will be present to assist veterans and their families with various concerns, including health care, disability claims, GI bill assistance, and other veteran benefits.To ensure that all questions are addressed, individuals and family members are encouraged to schedule a specific time to...
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Martin Responds to Savings to Taxpayers Generated by Bond Sales, Credit Rating Upgrades
Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) has responded to the long-term savings of nearly $100 million for Pennsylvania taxpayers resulting from recent credit upgrades and bond sales. In a statement, Martin expressed that these savings are a direct reflection of Pennsylvania's sound financial management, led by Senate Republicans, over the past few years.Martin praised the state's responsible resource management and avoidance of new long-term obligations, which has resulted in record budgetary reserves. He emphasized that this achievement has...
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Senator Martin Condemns Recent Acts of Antisemitism
Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) has spoken out against the recent surge in acts of antisemitism and calls for violence against members of the Jewish faith. In a statement issued today, Senator Martin expressed his deep concern over the rise in hate speech and harassment targeted at ethnic and religious groups."The rise in antisemitism and hate speech in recent weeks is deeply troubling, and it deserves to be roundly condemned by leaders throughout the country and around the world," said Senator Martin. He specifically highlighted the protest targeting Governor Shapiro...
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Citing Sound Fiscal Management, Fitch Upgrades Pennsylvania’s Bond Rating
Fitch Ratings, one of the leading credit rating agencies in the United States, has announced that it will upgrade Pennsylvania's bond rating. The decision comes as a result of the state's sound financial management and strong budgetary reserves.According to Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Scott Martin, the upgrade from AA- to AA is a testament to Pennsylvania's commitment to fiscal responsibility. This is the same rating that the state held back in 2014. Martin believes that this upgrade will lead to lower debt service costs for the state, ultimately resulting in...