Hutchinson, Rapp Urge SEC to Not Allow Rich Elites Control Over Public Lands and Their Natural Resources
Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) and Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-65) have sent a letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission opposing a proposed rule change under consideration by the independent agency that would not only negatively impact the Allegheny National Forest (ANF), which includes portions of Warren, McKean, Forest, and Elk counties, but also the communities that host or are adjacent to the federal lands. [Read More]
Hutchinson Statement About Commonwealth Court Ruling that RGGI Energy Tax Violates PA Constitution
The Commonwealth Court has ruled the effort by the Department of Environmental Protection and state Environmental Quality Board to have Pennsylvania join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) without legislative approval violates the Pennsylvania Constitution. Sen. Scott E. Hutchinson (R-21) issued the following statement in response to the ruling: [Read More]
Sen. Hutchinson Issues Statement About PA Budget
Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) today issued a statement regarding the passage of a state budget bill by the Pennsylvania Senate: [Read More]
Hutchinson, Local Police Will Help Residents Replace Worn Out License Plates on June 12
State Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) and local police will host an Illegible License Plate event to help residents replace their vehicles’ hard-to-read license plates. [Read More]
Franklin Mayor Douglas Baker Receives Local Government Excellence Award
Franklin Mayor Douglas Baker has been honored for his contributions to local government throughout his career with a 2023 Governor’s Award for Local Government Excellence, announced Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) and Rep. R. Lee James (R-64). [Read More]
Southwest Butler Stormwater Planning Commission Receives Local Government Excellence Award
The Southwest Butler Stormwater Planning Commission has been awarded a 2023 Governor’s Award for Local Government Excellence, announced Sens. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) and Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), and Reps. Stephenie Scialabba (R-12) and Aaron Bernstine (R-8). [Read More]