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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Senator Scott Hutchinson is working to reduce the impact of Governor Wolf’s order on Thursday for all non-life-sustaining businesses to close. [Read More]
In order to help contain the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus and protect the health and safety of local residents and office staff, Senator Scott Hutchinson announced today that his Oil City, Butler and Warren District Offices will be temporarily closed to visitors. [Read More]
