Scott Martin

Drug Policy

Passing bipartisan initiatives to address the opioid epidemic and save lives by focusing on treatment for those trapped in addiction and stiff penalties for drug dealers. Learn more

Economy

Helping our agricultural community and farm-based businesses by providing them more flexibility, helping relieve the costs of federal mandates, and more. Learn more

Supporting our agricultural community through initiatives that protect our communities and economy from the devastating Avian Influenza, provide family farms and agri-businesses more flexibility, help relieve the costs of federal mandates, and more. Learn more

Streamlining regulations to make Pennsylvania a fair, predictable, and consistent place to do business. Learn more

Education

Utilizing technology to enhance student learning and provide greater access to tutoring, AP courses, courses not available at local schools, online learning, SAT prep, etc. Learn more

Authoring the law that created the highly recognized “Safe2Say” Program that has empowered students and teachers to report possibly dangerous behaviors, and with new School Safety grants – all to make our schools safer for our children. Learn more

Focusing on fundamental skills in math, reading, science, and technology that children need to succeed – no more teaching to tests. Learn more

Delivering record investment for both traditional public education and choice initiatives to provide every child the opportunity for success in life. Learn more

Reforming the school funding formula to make certain that all school districts are treated fairly. Learn more

Supporting vocational and skills-based education that provides needed skills (at a lower cost) to obtain good-paying jobs that provide for lifelong success. Learn more

Environment / Energy

Fighting for PA’s energy sector to strengthen the energy grid, grow our economy, help create jobs, and make energy more affordable for families. Learn more

Government Reform

Supporting smart redistricting reform and an independent commission to draw legislative district lines and take politics out of the process. Learn more

Fighting for secure elections by voting for initiatives like Voter ID, banning third-party funding of official election activities, and requiring voting safeguards like signature requirements, deadlines, and more. Learn more

Increasing local authority over gambling by passing a law allowing local municipalities to opt-out of video gaming terminals. Learn more

Authored the Constitutional Amendment – passed by PA residents – that holds the Executive Branch accountable to citizens during times of declared emergency – forcing governors to share information, justify decisions, and collaborate with the General Assembly and local officials. Learn more

Healthcare

Improving rural healthcare to ensure continued access to health services for rural residents. Learn more

Supporting commonsense reforms to expand access and control costs like allowing small businesses and the self-employed to join purchasing pools. Learn more

Authoring legislation to reduce Medicaid fraud so more dollars can go to people who truly need their services. Learn more

Promoting mental health initiatives to help improve communication between hospital emergency rooms and psychiatric units, improve access to needed services for those suffering from mental health afflictions, and expand mental health services available in PA’s communities and schools. Learn more

Passing a bipartisan law to reduce the cost of prescription drugs. Learn more

Winning the fight for PA’s first Pediatric Cancer Research Fund to find new cancer treatments – and hopefully a cure – for those children and families battling this horrible disease. Learn more

Supporting tele-medicine that improves preventative care and accessibility, and helps to reduce healthcare costs for consumers. Learn more

Infrastructure / Transportation

Securing important grant funding for local projects and making sure we get back more of their tax dollars from Harrisburg. Learn more

Taxes / Budget

Investing in the state’s Rainy Day Fund to help prevent tax increases in times of economic downturn. Learn more

Holding spending in check and reducing state debt to protect future generations. Learn more

Stopping disastrous deficit-spending budgets to combat inflation and ensure a strong financial future. Learn more

Working to reduce PA’s highest in the nation corporate income tax to make us competitive with other states and attract new job creators. Learn more

Leading by example by refusing the taxpayer-paid defined benefit pension, per diems and perks. Learn more

Focusing the state budget on our priorities – like education and public safety – to make sure our taxes are spent wisely. Learn more

Wages / Job Benefits

Supporting career and technical education that provides Pennsylvanians with the skills to secure high-paying jobs. Learn more