February 4, 2025
Hutchinson Statement on Gov. Shapiro’s Proposed Spending Plan
State Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) issued the following statement following today’s state budget address by Gov. Josh Shapiro: [Read More]
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January 10, 2025
Senate Committee Urges Action on Vacant Commonwealth Properties
Yesterday, the Senate Majority Policy Committee held its first hearing of the 2025-2026 legislative session in Hamburg, PA, to discuss the future of certain Commonwealth properties, including the Polk State Center, that are closed and vacant. [Read More]
January 2, 2025
Workshop Discussion on Wasteful, Vacant, Unused State Properties
Senate Majority Policy Committee | Hamburg Strand Theater, 6 South 4th St., Hamburg, PA [Read More]
October 21, 2024
Meeting to consider the nominations of Paul Gitnik and David Kraus for the Board of Finance and Revenue
Senate Finance Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
October 9, 2024
Hutchinson’s Improvement of State Tax Appeals Process to Become Law
Following today’s approval by the Pennsylvania Senate, legislation that would improve the Pennsylvania Board of Finance and Revenue (BF&R) tax appeals process will be signed into law, said bill sponsor Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21). [Read More]
October 8, 2024
Legislation to End Wasteful Spending at Vacant State Centers in White Haven, Hamburg, Polk Approved by Senate
Due to concerns about decades of bureaucratic inactivity and the waste of millions of taxpayer dollars at the state-owned White Haven Center, Hamburg Center, and Polk Center, the Pennsylvania Senate approved legislation introduced by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48), and Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) to move the issue forward by a bipartisan vote of 47-3. [Read More]
July 2, 2024
Meeting to consider SB 1280
Senate Finance Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
June 24, 2024
Meeting to consider SB 1225
Senate Finance Committee | Room 8 E-A, East Wing [Read More]
June 13, 2024
Women Veterans Celebrated with PA Capitol Ceremony and Exhibit
A Women Veterans Day ceremony at the state Capitol this past week celebrated Pennsylvania women who proudly served the commonwealth and nation, including 21st Senatorial District resident Mary Kay Johnston. [Read More]
March 18, 2024
Meeting to consider SB 148, SB 416, SB 479, SB 659, SB 1051 and SB 1056
Senate Finance Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]