September 17, 2015
Budget Impasse
Senator Hutchinson discusses the budget impasse and Senate Republicans’ efforts to pass a stopgap funding measure. [Read More]
Author: Brigitte S.
September 17, 2015
Senate Adopts Hutchinson Resolution Supporting PA Timber Industry
The Senate today (September 17) unanimously adopted a Resolution introduced by Senator Scott Hutchinson that will protect and promote the state’s forest areas and the thousands of family-sustaining jobs provided by the wood harvesting industry. [Read More]
September 15, 2015
Senator Hutchinson Urges Fire Departments/EMS to Seek Grants
Senator Scott Hutchinson is urging local volunteer fire departments and emergency medical services (EMS) squads to apply for grants from the Volunteer Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program. Applications will be accepted through October 22. [Read More]
September 8, 2015
DEP Accepting Comments on Federal Clean Power Plan
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is accepting public comment on Pennsylvania’s compliance with the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan through November 12, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson. [Read More]
July 15, 2015
Senator Hutchinson’s Bill Would Build on Marcellus Shale Activity
Considering that the Marcellus Shale extraction has created thousands of jobs in Pennsylvania, Senator Scott Hutchinson believes the industry can also serve as a catalyst for even more employment opportunities. [Read More]
July 9, 2015
House Bills 33, 823 and 907
Senate Local Government Committee - July 14, 2015 [Read More]
June 30, 2015
Senate Approves Fiscally Responsible State Budget
The Senate today (June 30) approved a Fiscal Year 2015-16 budget plan that provides increased state support for education and other key services and programs without adding to the tax burden of Pennsylvania families, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson. [Read More]
June 8, 2015
Senate Bills 775, 792, 793, 871, 872 and 873
Senate Local Government Committee - June 10, 2015 [Read More]
June 8, 2015
Local Government Committee to Meet on June 10
The Senate Local Government Committee will meet at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10, in Room 461 of the State Capitol in Harrisburg, according to Committee Chairman Senator Scott Hutchinson. [Read More]
April 22, 2015
Local Projects Receive $12 Million in PENNVEST Funding
Knox Borough will receive nearly $8 million in funding from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), according to Representative Donna Oberlander and Senator Scott Hutchinson. [Read More]