Legislation Establishing Moratorium on Proposed Closure of Polk and White Haven State Centers Passes House Health Committee
December 17, 2019

Legislation Establishing Moratorium on Proposed Closure of Polk and White Haven State Centers Passes House Health Committee

State Senators John Yudichak (I-14), Michele Brooks (R-50), Scott Hutchinson (R-21) and Lisa Baker (R-20) announced today that the House Health Committee passed Senate Bill 906 by a vote of 13-12. The bill establishes a moratorium on the proposed closure of Polk and White Haven State Centers.  [Read More]

 
November 18, 2019

Senate Approves Legislation to Delay Polk Center Closure

The Senate today (November 18) passed legislation that establishes a moratorium on closing the Polk and White Haven State Centers, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson, a co-sponsor and strong supporter of the bill. Listen  [Read More]

Clarion County Awarded $192,800 State Grant for Park Improvements
November 14, 2019

Clarion County Awarded $192,800 State Grant for Park Improvements

Clarion County was awarded a $192,800 Community Parks, Small Community and Partnership grant from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson and Representative Donna Oberlander.  [Read More]

Venango, Warren Projects Share $405,400 in State Grants
November 14, 2019

Venango, Warren Projects Share $405,400 in State Grants

Municipalities in Venango and Warren counties will share $405,400 in Community Parks, Small Community and Partnership grants from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson.  [Read More]

Local Recreation Projects Receive $180,000 in State Grants
November 14, 2019

Local Recreation Projects Receive $180,000 in State Grants

Recreation improvement projects for Butler County municipalities were awarded $180,000 in Community Parks, Small Community and Partnership grants by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson.  [Read More]

Video Contest Encourages Students to Explore PA’s Farming Legacy
November 1, 2019

Video Contest Encourages Students to Explore PA’s Farming Legacy

Senator Scott Hutchinson (R-21) is encouraging middle and high school students to share their ideas about how to support agriculture in Pennsylvania as part of the third annual “Talk to Your State Senator” statewide video competition.  [Read More]

Committee Approves Legislation to Delay Polk Center Closure
October 22, 2019

Committee Approves Legislation to Delay Polk Center Closure

State Senators Scott Hutchinson (R-21), John Yudichak (D-14), Michele Brooks (R-50), and Lisa Baker (R-20) announced today (October 22) that the Senate Health & Human Services Committee passed Senate Bill 906, which establishes a moratorium on closing the Polk and White Haven State Centers.  Listen  [Read More]

Senators Call for Probe of DHS Decision to Close State Centers
October 15, 2019

Senators Call for Probe of DHS Decision to Close State Centers

A group of Senators has called on state Inspector General Bruce Beemer to investigate the process that led to the Department of Human Services’ (DHS) announced plans to close the Polk State Center and the White Haven State Center.  [Read More]

Legislation Would Delay Polk Center Closure
October 4, 2019

Legislation Would Delay Polk Center Closure

Legislation will soon be introduced in the Senate that would place a moratorium on the closure of the Polk and White Haven State Centers, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson, a co-sponsor and strong supporter of the measure.  [Read More]

Butler Township receives $212,500 State Recreation Grant
September 17, 2019

Butler Township receives $212,500 State Recreation Grant

The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) today (September 17) approved a major grant to improve a community park in Butler Township, Butler County, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson.  [Read More]

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