Senate Approves Bills to Support Fire, EMS Companies
The Senate approved two bills today that would help fire and EMS companies deal with some of the most significant challenges they face today, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson. [Read More]
Senate Sends Legislation to Delay Polk Center Closure to Governor
Senator Scott Hutchinson (R-21), Senator John Yudichak (I-14), Senator Michele Brooks (R-50), and Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) announced that the Senate concurred today on House amendments made to legislation to place a moratorium on the closure of the Polk and White Haven State Centers. Senate Bill 906 now goes to Governor Wolf’s desk. [Read More]
Senate Concurs With Changes Made to Senate Bill 906
Senator John Yudichak (I-14), Senator Michele Brooks (R-50), Senator Scott Hutchinson (R-21) and Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) announced today that the Senate has concurred with changes made to Senate Bill 906 by a vote of 28-21 and the bill will now go to Governor Wolf. [Read More]
Senator Hutchinson Supports Lawsuit to Protect Polk Center Residents
Senator Scott Hutchinson joined with residents and family members of Polk and White Haven State Centers in the State Capitol on Tuesday (January 21) to announce the filing of a federal lawsuit against Governor Wolf and Human Services Secretary Teresa Miller to protect the rights of residents to stay in those facilities. [Read More]
Rally to Announce Lawsuit Against Governor Wolf on Proposed Closures of Polk and White Haven State Centers
A group of legislators and stakeholders held a rally Capitol Main Rotunda to announce a lawsuit against Governor Wolf on the proposed closures of Polk and White Haven state centers. [Read More]
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]