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PA Supreme Court's election ruling praised by GOP leaders

Pennsylvania House Republican leaders have expressed approval of a recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision regarding the counting of mail-in and absentee ballots.

By South Lancaster News | Nov 19, 2024

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Bryan Cutler criticizes Bob Casey over ballot counting dispute

Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler expressed concerns regarding litigation initiated by Senator Bob Casey and decisions by Philadelphia, Bucks, and Centre counties to count what he describes as illegal ballots.

By South Lancaster News | Nov 15, 2024

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Senator Martin re-elected as Chair of Senate Appropriations Committee

By South Lancaster News | Nov 13, 2024

Senator Scott Martin has been re-elected by his peers to continue his role as Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee for the upcoming 2025-26 legislative session.

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Cutler supports new Pennsylvania House Republican leader Jesse Topper

By South Lancaster News | Nov 12, 2024

Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler has expressed his support for Rep.

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Cutler addresses concerns over expanded voter registration fraud investigation

By South Lancaster News | Oct 29, 2024

Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler has expressed concern over the expansion of county investigations into potential voter registration fraud and reports of possible voter disenfranchisement.

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Senator Martin addresses voter registration fraud in Lancaster County

By South Lancaster News | Oct 25, 2024

Senator Scott Martin (R-13) has responded to an investigation into fraudulent voter registrations in Lancaster County.

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Cutler supports Lancaster County's voter fraud investigation efforts

By South Lancaster News | Oct 25, 2024

House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler has commented on the ongoing voter registration fraud investigation in Lancaster County.

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Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling sparks concerns over potential double voting

By South Lancaster News | Oct 24, 2024

House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler has expressed strong opposition to a recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling regarding provisional ballots.

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Cutler appoints regulatory review administrator amid focus on executive oversight

By South Lancaster News | Oct 17, 2024

Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler has appointed Michaele Totino, Esq. as the caucus’ permanent Regulatory Review Administrator. This move is part of the House Republicans' ongoing efforts to enhance executive oversight and address concerns about Pennsylvania's administrative state.

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Nearly $27k returned to Lancaster County residents from unclaimed properties

By South Lancaster News | Oct 15, 2024

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Senator Scott Martin announced the return of nearly $27,000 in unclaimed property to residents of Lancaster County. This initiative followed Sen. Martin’s annual Senior Expo.

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Pennsylvania Senate calls for unified national policies on athlete NIL deals

By South Lancaster News | Oct 9, 2024

The Pennsylvania Senate has passed a resolution urging the U.S. Congress and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to establish uniform Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) policies across all states and universities. This move aims to enhance protection for student athletes involved in NIL deals.

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Pennsylvania receives credit rating boost amid fiscal responsibility efforts

By South Lancaster News | Oct 8, 2024

Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) expressed approval following Moody’s Investor Services' decision to upgrade Pennsylvania’s credit rating to Aa2. The improvement reflects the state's strong budget reserves and careful financial management.

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Pennsylvania Senate approves bill strengthening sex offender registry

By South Lancaster News | Oct 1, 2024

The Pennsylvania Senate has approved legislation aimed at protecting children from sexual predators by addressing a gap in the current state law. The bill, sponsored by Senators Lisa Baker (R-20) and Scott Martin (R-13), seeks to enhance the state's Sexual Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA).

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Nelson and Flick to discuss double voting at upcoming news conference

By South Lancaster News | Sep 30, 2024

Reps. Eric Nelson and Jamie Flick will host a news conference to address the issue of double voting, where voters cast ballots in Pennsylvania as well as in other states during the same election. They are urging Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration to launch an awareness campaign to educate voters on the legal penalties associated with this felony crime.

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House Republicans propose new legislative package focused on preventing crime

By South Lancaster News | Sep 30, 2024

The Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus announced on Monday that members will introduce a package of bills aimed at addressing the national crime crisis in Pennsylvania.

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Senator Scott Martin's Senior Expo scheduled for September 26 in Lancaster

By South Lancaster News | Sep 23, 2024

More than 50 exhibitors will offer information on programs and services for older community residents at Senator Scott Martin’s Senior Expo on September 26 in Lancaster. The event is free to the public and will take place from 10 a.m. to noon at the Farm and Home Center, located at 1383 Arcadia Road.

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Portion of U.S. Route 222 to be renamed after Senator Noah W. Wenger

By South Lancaster News | Sep 19, 2024

A highway dedication ceremony will be held to rename a portion of U.S. Route 222 in Lancaster County as the 'Senator Noah W. Wenger Memorial Highway' in honor of Senator Wenger’s service in the Pennsylvania General Assembly and his commitment to the people of Lancaster County. Act 63 of 2024 (Section 16) designated this portion from the interchange with U.S. Route 30 in Manheim Township to the interchange with Interstate 76, also known as the Pennsylvania Turnpike, in East Cocalico Township.

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Cutler applauds IRRC review identifying outdated regulations

By South Lancaster News | Sep 11, 2024

House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) today commended the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) for its completion of a two-year review of existing regulations. This review, initiated by House Republicans and various standing committees in 2022, identified numerous regulations that are no longer in the public interest.

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Senator Martin announces senior expo in Lancaster with multiple services for older residents

By South Lancaster News | Sep 3, 2024

Approximately 50 exhibitors will be available to offer information on programs and services for older community residents at Senator Scott Martin’s (R-Lancaster) Senior Expo on September 26 in Lancaster.

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Senator Martin’s office to host veteran service officer day on August 13

By South Lancaster News | Aug 8, 2024

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.