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]
School safety grants totaling more than $2 million were awarded today to a number of school districts and Intermediate Unit 5, which serve students in the 21st Senatorial District, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson. [Read More]
During today’s #PASenate #PABudget hearing with the @PATreasury, I asked about a discrepancy in debt service numbers between the department and the governor and whether Pennsylvania is financially sound. [Read More]
Efforts to repair the dam at Kahle Lake will soon benefit from the release of state funds, according to Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) and Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-Venango/Clarion/Butler/Forest/Warren). [Read More]
State Senators John Yudichak (I-14), Lisa Baker (R-20), Scott Hutchinson (R-21) and Michele Brooks (R-50) released the following statement regarding Governor Wolf’s veto of Senate Bill 906 [Read More]
