Senate approves FY 2014-15 budget
The Senate today approved a state budget for Fiscal Year 2014-15 that invests in education, public safety and provides support for essential social and health services and programs, while living within the commonwealth’s means and imposing no tax increases, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson. [Read More]
Committee approves bill promoting conventional oil production in PA
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee today (June 25) approved legislation introduced by Senator Scott Hutchinson that will protect and promote conventional oil production in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Property Tax/Rent Rebate deadline extended to December 31
A recent deadline extension gives eligible local residents until the end of the year to file for up to $975 from the state’s Property Tax and Rent Rebate program, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson. [Read More]
Hutchinson’s military health officer incentive bill goes to Governor
Legislation introduced by Senator Scott E. Hutchinson intended to assist the Pennsylvania National Guard in its efforts to recruit and retain military medical professionals received final legislative approval today (June 18) and is headed to the Governor for his signature and enactment into law. [Read More]
Bills for Reduced-Fee Hunting & Fishing Licenses for Disabled Vets Sent to the Governor
The State Senate has unanimously approved legislation to offer more disabled Pennsylvania veterans reduced-fee hunting and fishing licenses, according to Senators Joe Scarnati (R-25), Lisa Baker (R-20) and Scott Hutchinson (R-21). [Read More]
Senators laud state commitment to Glade Run Lake restoration
State Senators Randy Vulakovich, Don White and Scott Hutchinson applauded the Administration’s commitment of $2 million in state funding for the rehabilitation and restoration of Glade Run Lake Dam and thanked Governor Tom Corbett for supporting a key southern Butler County tourism and recreation destination. [Read More]