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]
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
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
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]