State Sen. Scott Martin (R-Pa.)
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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...