The Senate today (September 18) approved a three-bill “stop gap” budget package to provides funding for schools and vital social services and sent the measures to the House of Representatives for consideration, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson. [Read More]
Senator Hutchinson discusses the budget impasse and Senate Republicans’ efforts to pass a stopgap funding measure. [Read More]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Senate Local Government Committee - July 14, 2015 [Read More]
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]
Senate Local Government Committee - June 10, 2015 [Read More]
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]
