Senate Committees to Hear Testimony on Historic Act 13 Investments
Highlighting one of the most significant pieces of state legislation ever passed by the Pennsylvania General Assembly, two Senate committees will hear testimonials Tuesday from counties, townships, conservation districts and economic development organizations throughout the state who are currently benefiting from the natural gas drilling impact fee, according to Senators Gene Yaw (R-23) and Scott Hutchinson (R-21). [Read More]
Senator Hutchinson Introducing Measures Supporting PA Timber Industry
Citing the important role that timber operations play in the Commonwealth’s economy, Senator Scott Hutchinson is introducing a bill and a resolution that will protect and promote the state’s forest areas and the thousands of family-sustaining jobs provided by the wood harvesting industry. [Read More]
Senate Environmental, Local Government Committees to Hold Joint Public Hearing on Benefits of Impact Fee
The state Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, chaired by Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) and the Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by Senator Scott Hutchinson (R-21) will hold a joint public hearing to solicit testimony regarding the benefits of Act 13 of 2012, more commonly known as the Impact Fee, on communities and local governments throughout Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senate Approves Bill Promoting Conventional Oil Production in PA
The Senate today (February 18) approved legislation introduced by Senator Scott Hutchinson that will protect and promote conventional oil and natural gas production in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Hutchinson Lauds DEP Formation of Oil/Gas Advisory Committee
Senator Scott Hutchinson hailed today’s announcement by the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) of its formation of a Conventional Oil and Gas Advisory Committee (COGAC) to increase transparency and communication about regulating the conventional oil and gas drilling industry. [Read More]
Senator Hutchinson Appointed Chair of Local Government Committee
Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati today appointed Senator Scott E. Hutchinson to serve as Chairman of the Senate Local Government Committee for the 2015-16 Legislative Session. [Read More]