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May 28, 2020

Senate Approves Budget/Comprehensive COVID-19 Funding Package

Facing an uncertain economic future and working to address the devastating impact of COVID-19, the Senate today (May 28) set a course for recovery by approving a $25.8 billion short-term budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21 as well as a plan to direct $2.6 billion in federal CARES funding to support individuals, small businesses, organizations and county governments that were most severely impacted by the virus, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson, (R-21). [Read More]

May 14, 2020

Senator Hutchinson: Honor All Veterans – Reopen Flag Manufacturer

As Memorial Day approaches and communities across the Commonwealth deal with a shortage of flags for veterans’ graves, Senator Scott Hutchinson is calling on the Wolf Administration to ease the restrictions barring a Pennsylvania flag manufacturer from shipping its products. [Read More]

May 12, 2020

Senate Approves $507 Million Support Package for Nursing Homes, Long-term Care Facilities

Legislation passed by the Senate today (May 12) will provide vital funding to nursing homes, personal care facilities and other senior citizens’ programs impacted by COVID-19 and allow them to continue providing essential services for the state’s most vulnerable population, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson, who supported the measure. [Read More]

May 7, 2020

Senators Support Legal Action Against Business Closure Order

Four State Senators today offered their strong support for a lawsuit filed by Butler, Fayette, Greene, and Washington counties against the Administration’s mandatory business closure order. [Read More]

April 21, 2020

Telemedicine Bill Sent to Governor

As Pennsylvania continues to cope with the impact of COVID-19, the Senate today (April 21) gave final approval to a bill that promotes telemedicine as a way to overcome barriers to quality patient care created by distance and reduce the costs of those services, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson. [Read More]

April 18, 2020

Idled Self Employed, Contractors Can Now File PUA Claims

Self-employed individuals, contractors and others impacted by COVID-19 closures who are not eligible for regular unemployment compensation (UC) can now file for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), according to Senator Scott Hutchinson. [Read More]

April 15, 2020

Senate Approves Measures to Improve COVID-19 Mitigation Process

The Senate approved two bills today that would create a better process for determining which businesses can operate during the COVID-19 pandemic and give county leaders a stronger say in determining the best mitigation measures for their citizens, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson. [Read More]

April 10, 2020

PENNVEST Approves $450M Program for Hospitals Impacted by COVID-19

The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) today approved a $450 million emergency loan program to assist financially distressed hospitals as they work to address the COVID-19 outbreak, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson. [Read More]

April 7, 2020

Senate Approves COVID-19 Emergency Measures for Local Governments

The Senate approved emergency measures today to help local governments respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson. [Read More]

March 25, 2020

Applications Now Being Accepted for New Small Business Low-Interest Loans

Small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency can apply now for low-interest state loans, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson. The COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program will feature a low interest rate, no application fees, and payments and interest waived during the first year of the loan. Loans of up to $100,000 will be […] [Read More]