Sep. 25, 2023 /
![PASS Scholarships: A Crucial Investment in Pennsylvania’s Future]()
By Reps. Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Martina White (R-Philadelphia) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford)
Sep. 22, 2023 /
![School Leaders Back Nelson, White Bill to Replace PSSA Testing]()
HARRISBURG – With the support of area school superintendents, Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) and Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia), Republican Caucus Secretary, unveiled a plan to eliminate the annual Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) testing system used by public schools and replace it with benchmark testing technology.
Sep. 13, 2023 /
![Republicans Unveil Legislation to Combat Deadly Tranq Epidemic]()
HARRISBURG- Legislators will soon introduce a package of bills to combat the deadly “Tranq” drug epidemic destroying lives throughout the Commonwealth.
Aug. 21, 2023 /
![White’s Liquid Natural Gas Task Force to Hold Third Hearing]()
WHAT: Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia), chairperson of Pennsylvania’s Liquid Natural Gas Task Force, will host the third and final hearing on improving natural gas exports from the state.
Aug. 10, 2023 /
![It’s Time to ‘Save Our Students’]()
In Pennsylvania, we are having an SOS moment. But this distress call is to “Save Our Students” when it comes to education. And as we learned at a recent Senate Education Committee hearing, time is of the essence to throw a lifeline to our most vulnerable students trapped in consistently failing schools.
Jul. 31, 2023 /
![We Need to ‘Save our Students,’ Prioritize School Choice]()
PHILADELPHIA – Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) issued the following statement on the Democrats’ press conference on education funding.
Jul. 31, 2023 /
![We Need to ‘Save our Students,’ Prioritize School Choice]()
PHILADELPHIA – Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) issued the following statement on the Democrats’ press conference on education funding.
Jun. 26, 2023 /
![Let’s Work Together to Rescue Students Stuck in Failing Schools]()
Recognizing that a ZIP code should never determine the quality of a child’s education, we are excited that Pennsylvania’s Democrat Gov. Josh Shapiro once again affirmed his support for initiatives like our Lifeline Scholarships that would give struggling students and their families much-needed access to a better education.
Jun. 15, 2023 /
![White Announces Winners of ‘There Ought to be a Law’ Contest]()
HARRISBURG—Four students from schools within the 170th District have been chosen as the winners in the “There Ought to be a Law” contest, sponsored by Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia).
Jun. 05, 2023 /
![White Demands Arrests and Prosecution After Drag Racers Take Over City Streets]()
Rep, Martina White (R-Philadelphia) issued the following statement after chaos erupted Saturday caused by motorists illegally drag racing, blocking major intersections and assaulting police:
May. 17, 2023 /
![White’s Liquid Natural Gas Task Force to Hold Second Hearing]()
WHAT: Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia), chairperson of Pennsylvania’s Liquid Natural Gas Task Force, will host the second of three hearings on improving natural gas exports from the state.
Apr. 20, 2023 /
![Task Force Takes Testimony on Expanding Clean Natural Gas to Pennsylvania Ports]()
HARRISBURG—Pennsylvania’s bipartisan Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) Task Force, chaired by Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia), met today for the first time to gather information on the best and safest way to increase the export of LNG.
Apr. 03, 2023 /
![White Calls for State Resources After Sunday Attacks on Police]()
HARRISBURG—Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) released the following statement after crowds attacked police in their vehicles Sunday in Philadelphia:
Jan. 19, 2023 /
![White Named Chair of the Liquified National Gas Task Force]()
HARRISBURG—Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) has been selected to chair the Philadelphia LNG Export Task Force.
Jan. 03, 2023 /
![Martina White Sworn in for New Term in State House]()
HARRISBURG -- Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) today was sworn in to serve the people of the 170th District in Northeast Philadelphia in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. She is serving her fourth full term after winning a special election in 2015.
Dec. 02, 2022 /
![Rep. Martina White discusses the Articles of Impeachment Against D.A. Larry Krasner Being delivered to the State Senate.]()
Pennsylvania lawmakers press forward with impeaching Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner
Pennsylvania state Rep. Martina White (R) joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss how Krasner's leadership has impacted the 'crisis of crime' within the city.
Nov. 03, 2022 /
![White has Two Bills Become Law to Address Export Terminal for Liquified National Gas and City’s Business Tax Climate]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) today had two bills signed into law. Act 133 of 2022 creates a task force to study making the Port of Philadelphia an export terminal for liquefied natural gas (LNG). Act 103 of 2022 extends the ability of businesses operating in the City of Philadelphia to carry-forward Net Operating Losses (NOLs).
Oct. 31, 2022 / Press Release
![Senate Committee Focuses on White’s Bill to Make PhilaPort Export Terminal for Liquified National Gas]()
HARRISBURG – The Senate Environmental and Energy Resources Committee held a hearing this week in Philadelphia on legislation authored by Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) that would create a task force to study making the Port of Philadelphia an export terminal for liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Sep. 27, 2022 /
![White Issues Statement on Kenney Executive Order on Guns]()
HARRISBURG—Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) issued the following statement on Mayor Jim Kenney’s executive order banning guns from recreation centers:
Sep. 23, 2022 /
![White Issues Statement Krasner Letter to Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order]()
HARRISBURG-- Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) issued the following statement in response to District Attorney Larry Krasner’s letter to the committee asking its hearings on Sept. 29 and 30 be moved from the Philadelphia Navy Yard: