News Releases

The State Senate today approved legislation that will bring the most comprehensive changes to Pennsylvania’s election laws in more than eight decades, according to Senators Ryan Aument (R-36) and Scott Martin (R-13), who said that the modernizations will make it easier for all residents to take part in the election process.   [Read More]

The Senate approved a comprehensive bill yesterday that seeks to address deep-seated issues within our state’s career and technical education system that have long stymied the growth of this critical component of post-secondary education options for Pennsylvania students, according to Senator Ryan Aument (R-36). href="http://av.pasenategop.com/aument/2019/0919/workforce.mp3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Listen   [Read More]

Following recent news that Senator Michael Folmer of Lebanon County has resigned from the Pennsylvania Senate after being arrested and charged with possession of child pornography, both Lancaster County Senators issued the following joint statement:   [Read More]

Rep. Dave Hickernell (R-Lancaster/Dauphin) and Sen. Ryan Aument (R-Lancaster) announced that today, the Commonwealth Finance Authority (CFA) met and approved a $176,022 grant to allow Mount Joy Borough to proceed with its stormwater basin rehabilitation project to alleviate flooding within the borough.   [Read More]

Schools and community groups can apply now for grants to help boost school safety and reduce the risk of community violence, according to Senators Ryan Aument (R-36) and Scott Martin (R-13).   [Read More]

Senator Ryan Aument (R-36) will host a Coffee and Conversation event for community residents at the Adamstown Borough Office on September 17 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m.   [Read More]

Senator Ryan Aument (R-36) will highlight the services offered at his district office in Lititz during an open house on September 13 from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m.   [Read More]

Senator Ryan Aument (R-Landisville) received official notification from the President Pro Tempore of the Senate that he has been appointed to serve on the Higher Education Funding Commission, established by Act 70 of 2019.   [Read More]

We are disappointed by the Governor’s veto of Senate Bill 48 which would have made important election reforms as well as a systematic way to replace voting machines.   [Read More]

After a bill sponsored by Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Ryan Aument (R-36) was signed into law this week to allow Lancaster County municipalities to opt-out of allowing video gaming terminals (VGTs) into their truck stops and gas stations, both lawmakers are now offering assistance to local municipalities who are interested in pursuing that option.   [Read More]

Lancaster County Senators Ryan P. Aument (R-36) and Scott Martin (R-13) supported passage of a fiscally responsible state budget today that includes no new taxes, meets the core responsibilities of government, boosts funding for education and job training programs, and puts the state on better financial footing.   [Read More]

Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Ryan Aument (R-36) applauded the House of Representatives today for taking quick action to pass their bill giving Lancaster County municipalities the option to prohibit video gaming terminals (VGTs) at local truck stops. The legislation was sent to the governor’s desk to be signed into law.   [Read More]