Teens, parents, law enforcement officials and advocates shared their perspectives at a recent Senate hearing on how social media negatively affects student learning, socialization and mental health. You can view the discussion and testimony here: bit.ly/4dITh9p

ICYMI: My bill to install a Braille Flag in the PA Capitol was recently signed into law! Similar displays are already in place at Arlington National Cemetery and the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville. The permanent display will be placed in the Capitol’s East Wing soon.

A PA Supreme Court ruling several months ago allowed local governments to circumvent the state’s Sunshine Act by taking significant votes without informing the public. A new law I supported would close this loophole and ensure transparency and accountability.

I was proud to work with numerous different stakeholders, advocates and impacted families to find ways to ensure every mandated reporter understands their responsibilities to better protect against these emerging threats. newsitem.com/news/local/sena…

📫My October 23, 2026, e-newsletter is now available at senatorscottmartinpa.com/ene… 📩Not signed up? Click here: senatorscottmartinpa.com/ene… In this week’s edition🔽

Earlier this week, the Capitol was lit up in blue and yellow in recognition of October as Down Syndrome Awareness Month! I’m proud to offer a resolution making this designation every year!

A bill I authored has been signed into law to install a Braille Flag at the Pennsylvania Capitol to honor the many veterans who have visual impairments as a result of their service! senatorscottmartinpa.com/202…

Red Ribbon Week runs from October 23-31 to encourage young people to stay drug-free. It’s an important time for parents, educators and community leaders to reinforce the dangerous consequences of drug use and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

The Senate approved legislation to limit the use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which can accumulate in the environment and the human body over time. Studies link exposure to adverse health effects. Read more: bit.ly/4i3RPjq

🚨BREAKING🚨 Legislation I co-authored to better protect young people against the serious threats posed by child sexual abuse materials generated using AI is on its way to the Governor to be signed into law! senatorscottmartinpa.com/202…

Fighting for a budget that takes less of your hard-earned money, cutting taxes, creating a tax credit for child care, and making homes more attainable are some of the ways we’ve focused on affordability during the 2025-26 legislative session.

📸Recent Millersville University graduate Brayden Button is doing great work as an intern in my Capitol office this fall!

“Senate Bill 1400 provides, at minimum, the appropriate framework for a new sentencing scheme and should be the starting point for further legislative action.” Read more: lancasteronline.com/opinion/…

Tec Centro offers life-changing training opportunities for quality careers in communities throughout Pennsylvania. I was honored to say a few words at the ribbon-cutting event for their Philadelphia campus in partnership with Esperanza and Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology!

This week is Free Speech Week in PA! We received another reminder of the power of free speech last month after more than 10,000 Pennsylvanians forced the withdrawal of 502 pages of intrusive regulations proposed by the Department of Health. It was amazing to see!

The bipartisan, bicameral Pennsylvania Athletic Oversight Committee met with PIAA recently to discuss critical issues for the health, safety and competition of our kids across all sports. Thanks to all participants for a great conversation!