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Senator Hutchinson honored by small businesses
September 25, 2014

Senator Hutchinson honored by small businesses

The state’s leading small-business watchdog group recently honored Senator Scott Hutchinson for his voting record during the 2013-14 Legislative Session.  [Read More]

Center releases report on Pennsylvania’s growing heroin epidemic
September 23, 2014

Center releases report on Pennsylvania’s growing heroin epidemic

With an increasing number of overdose deaths in the state, the Center for Rural Pennsylvania today released a report detailing the heroin crisis in Pennsylvania, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson.   [Read More]

Highmark’s transition plan now available online
September 5, 2014

Highmark’s transition plan now available online

Information intended to assist and inform consumers as the contract between Highmark and UPMC is set to expire at the end of the year is now available, according to Senator Scott E. Hutchinson.  [Read More]

PIDA provides $2 million to bring new business to Erie County
September 3, 2014

PIDA provides $2 million to bring new business to Erie County

The Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) today (September 3) awarded a $2 million loan to assist a Minnesota-based snack food company in purchasing and renovating a site in Erie County, according to state Senator Scott Hutchinson.  [Read More]

Applications now accepted for $2 million in Senior Community Center grants
August 13, 2014

Applications now accepted for $2 million in Senior Community Center grants

The Pennsylvania Department of Aging is now accepting applications for a $2 million program for senior community centers (SCC), according to Senator Scott Hutchinson.  [Read More]

Senate approves FY 2014-15 budget
June 30, 2014

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]

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