Hutchinson Lauds Governor’s Decision on Fiscal Year 2015-16 Budget
Senator Scott Hutchinson issued the following statement after Governor Wolf announced Wednesday his intention to allow a Fiscal Year 2015-16 budget approved by the Legislature last week to become law without his signature or veto. [Read More]
Senate Works to Complete FY 2015-16 Budget
Working to finally close the book on the state’s Fiscal Year 2015-16 budget, the Senate approved a bill on Wednesday that would restore money slashed by the Governor’s line-item vetoes, while providing a modest increase for education without the need for new taxes, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson. [Read More]
Senator Hutchinson Issues Statement on Wolf’s 2016-17 budget
“It is truly disappointing that the Governor has decided once again that his priority is to massively raise taxes on the people of Pennsylvania rather than focusing upon cost containment measures and living within our means. Listen [Read More]
Butler Township Volunteer Fire District Receives $15,400 State Grant
Butler Township Volunteer Fire District was awarded a $15,400 state grant from the Department of Community and Economic Development to support the recent merger of three local fire companies, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson. [Read More]
Local Recreation Projects Receive $469,000 in State Grants
Recreation projects in the 21st Senatorial District will receive grants totaling $469,000 from the Community Conservation Partnerships Program (CCPP), according to Senator Scott Hutchinson. [Read More]
Veterans Organizations Encouraged To Apply For State Grants
The state Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is now accepting applications for Veterans’ Trust Fund grants to help veterans’ organizations across the state, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson. Applications for the grants can be found at www.vtf.state.pa.us. The deadline for grant submissions is 4 p.m., February 5. Grants will be awarded in the following […] [Read More]