Senator Scott Martin

@SenatorMartinPA

Official X page of State Senator Scott Martin who represents PA's 13th Senatorial District & serves as Chairman of the PA Senate Appropriations Committee.

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Senator Scott Martin@SenatorMartinPA · Jul 15

👏Let’s give a round of applause to Jack Ross of Lampeter-Strasburg High School for being selected to the PA Farm Show Jr Committee! In this position, Jack will play a key role in helping the 2026 Farm Show run smoothly and showcase our top industry. @LSPioneers @GardenSpotFFA

SenatorMartinPA's tweet image. 👏Let’s give a round of applause to Jack Ross of Lampeter-Strasburg High School for being selected to the PA Farm Show Jr Committee! In this position, Jack will play a key role in helping the 2026 Farm Show run smoothly and showcase our top industry.
@LSPioneers
@GardenSpotFFA

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Senator Scott Martin@SenatorMartinPA · 5 h

🚧Roadway repairs on southbound Route 222 will lead to a lane closure near the Brownstown/Rothsville exit in West Earl Township this weekend. More info: lancasteronline.com/news/local/sou…

SenatorMartinPA's tweet card. A lane closure is scheduled this weekend on southbound Route 222 near the Brownstown/Rothsville (Route 772) exit in West Earl Township, according to the state Department of Transportation.

Senator Scott Martin@SenatorMartinPA · 15 h

🇺🇸So many of our veterans reflect the qualities and characteristics that make them extremely valuable in the workplace. On National Hire a Veteran Day, we remind employers to consider veterans for new employment opportunities.

SenatorMartinPA's tweet image. 🇺🇸So many of our veterans reflect the qualities and characteristics that make them extremely valuable in the workplace. On National Hire a Veteran Day, we remind employers to consider veterans for new employment opportunities.

Senator Scott Martin@SenatorMartinPA · Jul 24

3⃣ weeks away! Make plans to attend my free Senior Expo on August 14 at the Lancaster Farm and Home Center from 10 a.m. until noon. Door prizes, health screenings, refreshments, an exhibit honoring local veterans and military members, and more! Details: senatorscottmartinpa.com/senior-expo-co…

SenatorMartinPA's tweet image. 3⃣ weeks away!

Make plans to attend my free Senior Expo on August 14 at the Lancaster Farm and Home Center from 10 a.m. until noon. Door prizes, health screenings, refreshments, an exhibit honoring local veterans and military members, and more!

Details: senatorscottmartinpa.com/senior-expo-co…

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Senator Scott Martin@SenatorMartinPA · Jul 24

PA has a shortage of Certified Public Accountants, so we passed a new law providing an alternative pathway to CPA licensure. It reduces financial and time burdens on aspiring accountants while maintaining standards. Read more: bit.ly/4nN5P31

SenatorMartinPA's tweet image. PA has a shortage of Certified Public Accountants, so we passed a new law providing an alternative pathway to CPA licensure. It reduces financial and time burdens on aspiring accountants while maintaining standards. Read more: bit.ly/4nN5P31

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Senator Scott Martin@SenatorMartinPA · Jul 23

🚨ATTENTION VETERANS🚨 In the near future, I plan to begin distributing a special monthly e-newsletter to share information of interest to local veterans. To sign up, please visit senatorscottmartinpa.com/vets-enews-sig….

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Senator Scott Martin@SenatorMartinPA · Jul 23

More than half of flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into flood water. It takes just 12 inches of rushing water to carry away most cars. Please play it safe and never drive around barricades on flooded roads. bit.ly/3TNfetC

SenatorMartinPA's tweet image. More than half of flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into flood water. It takes just 12 inches of rushing water to carry away most cars. Please play it safe and never drive around barricades on flooded roads. bit.ly/3TNfetC

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Senator Scott Martin@SenatorMartinPA · Jul 22

Want to make a huge difference in the lives of hundreds of student athletes every year? Learn how to become a PIAA official: bit.ly/47lGk03

SenatorMartinPA's tweet image. Want to make a huge difference in the lives of hundreds of student athletes every year? Learn how to become a PIAA official: bit.ly/47lGk03

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Senator Scott Martin@SenatorMartinPA · Jul 22

AI deepfakes and other forms of digital impersonation will be treated as digital forgeries with legal penalties under a new PA law. It targets harmful impersonations while safeguarding legitimate artistic, journalistic and expressive works. bit.ly/4kJl4aA

SenatorMartinPA's tweet image. AI deepfakes and other forms of digital impersonation will be treated as digital forgeries with legal penalties under a new PA law. It targets harmful impersonations while safeguarding legitimate artistic, journalistic and expressive works. bit.ly/4kJl4aA

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Senator Scott Martin@SenatorMartinPA · Jul 21

In May, I requested President Trump consider a federal solution to address NIL agreements to protect college sports and student-athletes. Grateful to see advancement of this issue! cbssports.com/college-footba…

SenatorMartinPA's tweet card. This would be President Trump's latest push to establish NIL standards in college athletics

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Senator Scott Martin@SenatorMartinPA · Jul 21

The deadline to file for the state Property Tax Rent/Rebate Program has been extended to Dec. 31, 2025, allowing eligible older adults and people with disabilities age 18 and older more time to apply for rebates on property taxes and rent. bit.ly/4kDJLVM

SenatorMartinPA's tweet image. The deadline to file for the state Property Tax Rent/Rebate Program has been extended to Dec. 31, 2025, allowing eligible older adults and people with disabilities age 18 and older more time to apply for rebates on property taxes and rent. bit.ly/4kDJLVM

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Senator Scott Martin@SenatorMartinPA · Jul 20

Pennsylvania played an indispensable role in the development of our nation. That’s why we’re known as the Keystone State! Today, the entire nation celebrates everything that makes our commonwealth special.

SenatorMartinPA's tweet image. Pennsylvania played an indispensable role in the development of our nation. That’s why we’re known as the Keystone State!

Today, the entire nation celebrates everything that makes our commonwealth special.

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Senator Scott Martin@SenatorMartinPA · Jul 20

📫My July 18, 2025, e-newsletter is now available at senatorscottmartinpa.com/enews/071825-2/ 📩Not signed up? Click here: senatorscottmartinpa.com/enewsletters/ In this week’s edition🔽

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Senator Scott Martin@SenatorMartinPA · Jul 19

Older Pennsylvanians are being targeted by emails from scammers posing as state employees requesting payments necessary to access to a non-existent inheritance. Don’t respond. Report the incident by phone at 1-866-PAComplaint or online: bit.ly/4kvvU3x

SenatorMartinPA's tweet image. Older Pennsylvanians are being targeted by emails from scammers posing as state employees requesting payments necessary to access to a non-existent inheritance. Don’t respond. Report the incident by phone at 1-866-PAComplaint or online: bit.ly/4kvvU3x

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Senator Scott Martin@SenatorMartinPA · Jul 18

Another trip down memory lane: I honored 2024 PA Dairy Princess Alexis Butler with a Senate Citation honoring her achievement. Alexis was recently elected Treasurer of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the FFA!

SenatorMartinPA's tweet image. Another trip down memory lane: I honored 2024 PA Dairy Princess Alexis Butler with a Senate Citation honoring her achievement. Alexis was recently elected Treasurer of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the FFA!

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Senator Scott Martin@SenatorMartinPA · Jul 18

Free sports physicals are available for young local athletes on July 28 at UPMC Orthopaedic Care - Lititz. Find out more: lancasteronline.com/news/local/fre…

SenatorMartinPA's tweet card. Local youth athletes can receive free sports physicals on July 28 at UPMC Orthopaedic Care - Lititz.

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Senator Scott Martin@SenatorMartinPA · Jul 17

Pennsylvania State Fair Queen Ava Immel of Lampeter-Strasburg High School will serve as an honorary member of the PA Farm Show Junior Committee. She’s such a great ambassador for the ag industry. Keep up the great work, Ava!

SenatorMartinPA's tweet image. Pennsylvania State Fair Queen Ava Immel of Lampeter-Strasburg High School will serve as an honorary member of the PA Farm Show Junior Committee. She’s such a great ambassador for the ag industry. Keep up the great work, Ava!

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Senator Scott Martin@SenatorMartinPA · Jul 17

Legislation to facilitate the use of digital currencies while ensuring consumer safeguards was recently approved by the Senate. Read more: bit.ly/40OZpq1

SenatorMartinPA's tweet image. Legislation to facilitate the use of digital currencies while ensuring consumer safeguards was recently approved by the Senate. Read more: bit.ly/40OZpq1

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Senator Scott Martin@SenatorMartinPA · Jul 16

Take a look back at my interview with Sarah Firestone of Lampeter-Strasburg High School at the 2025 Farm Show. Sarah was recently elected President of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the FFA!

SSenator Scott Martin@SenatorMartinPA · Jan 13

What a great time at the FarmShow! I appreciated meeting and interviewing some of our local exhibitors and presenters, including Farm Show Junior Committee member Sarah Firestone, who also earned her prestigious FFA Keystone Degree this year. Congrats! vimeo.com/1045802896/b73…

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Senator Scott Martin@SenatorMartinPA · Jul 16

🇺🇸A special Hall of Heroes exhibit will be on display at my Senior Expo on August 14 to highlight the service of the region’s hometown military veterans (living or deceased) and active-duty military personnel. Nominate an individual to be included at senatorscottmartinpa.com/hall-of-heroes/.

SenatorMartinPA's tweet image. 🇺🇸A special Hall of Heroes exhibit will be on display at my Senior Expo on August 14 to highlight the service of the region’s hometown military veterans (living or deceased) and active-duty military personnel. Nominate an individual to be included at senatorscottmartinpa.com/hall-of-heroes/.

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