State Sen. Scott Martin (R-Pa.)
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Senator Martin’s office to host veteran service officer day on August 13
The office of Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) will host special office hours for veterans on Tuesday, August 13, from 9 a.m. to noon at his office located at 135 East Main Street, Suite 1-A in Strasburg.
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Pennsylvania increases funding for Clean Streams Fund to $50 million annually
State Sen. Scott Martin (R-13), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, have endorsed a $50 million annual recurring investment in Pennsylvania’s Clean Streams Fund included in the 2024-25 state budget.
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Pennsylvania Senate finalizes 2024-25 state budget focusing on fiscal responsibility
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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PA Senate leaders share update on state budget negotiations
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.
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Senator Martin’s office hosts veteran service event on July 9
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.
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Senator Martin's office to host license plate replacement event in East Earl
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.
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PA Senate approves 'Grow PA' bills supporting affordable higher ed pathways
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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Pennsylvania Senate honors 2024 state champion high school wrestlers
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.
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Pennsylvania designates June 2-8 as "Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week
HARRISBURG – The week of June 2 through June 8, 2024, will be designated as "Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania under Senate Resolution 305. The resolution is sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), vice chairman of the Chesapeake Bay Commission (CBC) and chairman of the CBC Pennsylvania Delegation, and Sen. Scott Martin (R-13), a member of the CBC Pennsylvania delegation and former CBC chair.
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Senate committees review hands-on learning initiative
A joint public hearing of the Senate Education Committee and the Senate Appropriations Committee reviewed the Total Experience Learning Program today, which leads students in experience-based learning activities and trains teachers in new methods to improve student outcomes.
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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...