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Senator Martin comments on Ryan P. Aument's resignation

PA Senator Scott Martin has issued a statement in response to the announcement that PA Senator Ryan P. Aument will resign from his Senate seat to take on a new role with U.S. Senator-elect Dave McCormick.

By South Lancaster News | Dec 10, 2024

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Lancaster County receives $5.9M grant for conservation efforts

Rep. Bryan Cutler has announced that the Lancaster County Conservation District will receive a $5.9 million grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

By South Lancaster News | Dec 9, 2024

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School districts in 100th House District receive safety and mental health grants

By South Lancaster News | Dec 2, 2024

Rep. Bryan Cutler of Lancaster has announced that several schools in the 100th House District have been awarded grants by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s School Safety and Security Committee.

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Senator Martin criticizes Shapiro's plan to divert highway funds to SEPTA

By South Lancaster News | Nov 22, 2024

Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Senator Scott Martin has voiced concerns over Governor Shapiro's decision to redirect $153 million of federal highway and bridge capital funds to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA).

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Cutler opposes FERC's permit for Cuffs Run hydroelectric project

By South Lancaster News | Nov 21, 2024

Rep. Bryan Cutler of Lancaster has expressed his disappointment following the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) decision to grant a preliminary permit for the proposed hydroelectric pumped storage facility at Cuffs Run.

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PA Supreme Court's election ruling praised by GOP leaders

By South Lancaster News | Nov 19, 2024

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

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Bryan Cutler criticizes Bob Casey over ballot counting dispute

By South Lancaster News | Nov 15, 2024

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.

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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.