February 4, 2020

Senator Hutchinson Responds to Governor’s Budget Proposal

Senator Scott Hutchinson issued the following statement following today’s joint session of the General Assembly to receive the Governor’s 2020-21 budget proposal.   [Read More]

Meeting to consider HB 732
February 4, 2020

Meeting to consider HB 732

Senate Finance Committee | February 5, 2020 | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A  [Read More]

Senate Approves Bills to Support Fire, EMS Companies
January 29, 2020

Senate Approves Bills to Support Fire, EMS Companies

The Senate approved two bills today that would help fire and EMS companies deal with some of the most significant challenges they face today, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson.  [Read More]

Senate Sends Legislation to Delay Polk Center Closure to Governor
January 27, 2020

Senate Sends Legislation to Delay Polk Center Closure to Governor

Senator Scott Hutchinson (R-21), Senator John Yudichak (I-14), Senator Michele Brooks (R-50), and Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) announced that the Senate concurred today on House amendments made to legislation to place a moratorium on the closure of the Polk and White Haven State Centers. Senate Bill 906 now goes to Governor Wolf’s desk.  [Read More]

Senate Concurs With Changes Made to Senate Bill 906
January 27, 2020

Senate Concurs With Changes Made to Senate Bill 906

Senator John Yudichak (I-14), Senator Michele Brooks (R-50), Senator Scott Hutchinson (R-21) and Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) announced today that the Senate has concurred with changes made to Senate Bill 906 by a vote of 28-21 and the bill will now go to Governor Wolf.  [Read More]

 
January 21, 2020

Senator Hutchinson Supports Lawsuit to Protect Polk Center Residents

Senator Scott Hutchinson joined with residents and family members of Polk and White Haven State Centers in the State Capitol on Tuesday (January 21) to announce the filing of a federal lawsuit against Governor Wolf and Human Services Secretary Teresa Miller to protect the rights of residents to stay in those facilities.   [Read More]

 
January 21, 2020

Rally to Announce Lawsuit Against Governor Wolf on Proposed Closures of Polk and White Haven State Centers

A group of legislators and stakeholders held a rally Capitol Main Rotunda to announce a lawsuit against Governor Wolf on the proposed closures of Polk and White Haven state centers.    [Read More]

Legislation Establishing Moratorium on Proposed Closure of Polk and White Haven State Centers Passes House Health Committee
December 17, 2019

Legislation Establishing Moratorium on Proposed Closure of Polk and White Haven State Centers Passes House Health Committee

State Senators John Yudichak (I-14), Michele Brooks (R-50), Scott Hutchinson (R-21) and Lisa Baker (R-20) announced today that the House Health Committee passed Senate Bill 906 by a vote of 13-12. The bill establishes a moratorium on the proposed closure of Polk and White Haven State Centers.  [Read More]

 
November 18, 2019

Senate Approves Legislation to Delay Polk Center Closure

The Senate today (November 18) passed legislation that establishes a moratorium on closing the Polk and White Haven State Centers, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson, a co-sponsor and strong supporter of the bill. Listen  [Read More]

Clarion County Awarded $192,800 State Grant for Park Improvements
November 14, 2019

Clarion County Awarded $192,800 State Grant for Park Improvements

Clarion County was awarded a $192,800 Community Parks, Small Community and Partnership grant from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson and Representative Donna Oberlander.  [Read More]

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