Author: Brigitte S.
June 27, 2016
Local Government Committee Approves Three Bills
The Senate Local Government Committee approved three bills Monday (June 27), according to Committee Chairman Senator Scott Hutchinson. [Read More]
June 24, 2016
SB 1300, SB 1330, HB 1455
Senate Local Government Committee - June 27, 2016 [Read More]
June 23, 2016
Governor Signs Bill Protecting Conventional Oil/Gas Production in PA
The Governor today (June 23) signed into law legislation that promotes Pennsylvania’s conventional oil and natural gas industry and removes it from onerous and inappropriate regulations imposed by the Department of Environment Protection (DEP) that are intended for Marcellus Shale operations, according to Senator Scott E. Hutchinson. Audio [Read More]
June 16, 2016
Nearly $3.8 Million in Marcellus Shale Revenue Coming to 21st District
Counties and municipalities in the 21st Senatorial District will receive $3,791,160 in funding from the Marcellus Shale impact fee levied on unconventional natural gas wells in 2015, according to Senator Scott E. Hutchinson. [Read More]
June 15, 2016
Senate Approves Bill Protecting Conventional Oil/Gas Production in PA
The Senate today (June 15) approved and sent to the Governor legislation that will promote the conventional oil and natural gas industry and remove it from onerous and inappropriate regulations drafted by the Department of Environment Protection (DEP) for Marcellus Shale operations, according to Senator Scott E. Hutchinson. [Read More]
June 7, 2016
Butler County Receives $210,000 State Recycling Grant
Butler County was recently awarded a $210,000 state grant to support and expand a paper shredding business that provides job opportunities for visually impaired local residents, according to Senator Scott E. Hutchinson. [Read More]
June 6, 2016
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Deadline Extended to End of Year
The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program deadline for older adults and residents with disabilities to apply for rebates of rent and property taxes paid in 2015 has been extended to December 31, 2016, according to Senator Scott E. Hutchinson. [Read More]
May 26, 2016
City of Warren Receives $274,500 in CDBG Funding
The Franklin Street renovation project in the City of Warren, Warren County, will receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding totaling $274,500, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson. [Read More]
May 26, 2016
Local Projects Receive $675,369 in CDBG Funding
Projects in Clarion County and the City of Franklin, Venango County, will receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding totaling $675,369, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson. [Read More]