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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]

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