Author: Brigitte S.
September 28, 2016
Senate Approves Legislation to Combat Opioid Addiction Crisis
The Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved and sent to the House of Representatives three measures addressing the state’s growing opioid addiction crisis, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson. Listen [Read More]
September 22, 2016
15 Local Volunteer Fire Companies Receive State Grants
Fifteen volunteer fire companies in Butler, Clarion, Venango and Warren counties were recently awarded state grants by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) for training and equipment purchases directly related to fighting brush and forest fires, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson. [Read More]
September 14, 2016
Tele-Town Hall on PA Heroin/Opioid Crisis Set for September 21
Combatting Pennsylvania’s heroin and opioid crisis will be the focus of a special “tele-town hall,” to be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 21, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson. [Read More]
August 22, 2016
Butler Farm Show Airport Receives $135k State Grant
The Butler Farm Show Airport was awarded a $135,000 state grant today (August 22), according to state Senator Scott Hutchinson. [Read More]
August 22, 2016
Venango Regional Airport Receives $150k State Grant
Venango Regional Airport was awarded a $150,000 state grant today (August 22), according to state Senator Scott Hutchinson. [Read More]
July 13, 2016
Legislation Honoring Fallen Local Firefighter Sent to Governor
Legislation that includes language introduced by Senator Scott Hutchinson to honor a local firefighter who lost his life in the line of duty received final legislative approval this week and was sent to the Governor for his signature and enactment into law. [Read More]
July 1, 2016
Oil City Receives $265,053 State Grant for Ice Boom Work
Oil City was awarded a $265,053 Flood Mitigation Program grant by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) at its Friday (July 1) meeting, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson and Representative Lee James. [Read More]
July 1, 2016
Cranberry Township, Slippery Rock Receive Major State Grants
Two Butler County projects were awarded major grants by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) at its Friday (July 1) meeting, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson. [Read More]
July 1, 2016
Senator Hutchinson Issues Statement on Senate Bill 1073, 2016-17 budget
Senator Hutchinson Issues Statement on Senate Bill 1073, 2016-17 budget Senator Scott Hutchinson issued the following statement on Senate Bill 1073, the Fiscal Year 2016-17 General Fund budget. “Although I am happy that we were able to finalize a spending plan at a reasonable time this year I am concerned about the increased spending in this budget. Certainly no one wanted a repeat of last year, when the protracted impasse had a devastating impact on school districts and vital human service programs. “However, the spending is at an unsustainable level for the long term and it will soon push us to another crisis point. Although state income tax collections and state sales tax collections have experienced modest growth this year, state government spending continues to grow at a much faster rate. In consideration of the current economic climate in Pennsylvania, I had hoped for more restraint in spending and a greater focus on cost-saving initiatives than what we see in Senate Bill 1073.” ### Contact: Justin Leventry (717) 787-9684 [Read More]