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]

Statement by Senator Scott Hutchinson on Wolf Administration Announcement Concerning Closing of Polk State Center
August 14, 2019

Statement by Senator Scott Hutchinson on Wolf Administration Announcement Concerning Closing of Polk State Center

Senator Scott Hutchinson (R-21) offered the following statement on the Wolf Administration's  announcement today on closing Polk State Center:  [Read More]

 
June 27, 2019

Senator Hutchinson’s Statement on Senate Passage of FY 19-20 Budget

“I am pleased we were able to put together a responsible and prudent spending plan which holds the line on taxes. Additionally, for the first time in a long time, we were able to set aside a substantial amount in the Rainy Day Fund for the inevitable time when the economy turns down.  This budget spends less than the Governor proposed while transferring at least $250 million to the Rainy Day fund.”   [Read More]

 
May 8, 2019

Senate Passes “Farming First” Legislative Package

The Senate approved a package of “Farming First” bills this week that would help Pennsylvania agricultural operations remain competitive and profitable for current and future generations of farmers, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson. The bills in the “Farming First” package would: Change the state’s farmland preservation program to allow farmers more flexibility for building or […]  [Read More]

 
May 8, 2019

Senate Adopts Youth Art Month Resolution

The Senate this week adopted a resolution sponsored by Senator Scott Hutchinson recognizing May 2019 as "Youth Art Month in Pennsylvania."    [Read More]

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