The Senate today (September 18) approved a three-bill “stop gap” budget package to provides funding for schools and vital social services and sent the measures to the House of Representatives for consideration, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson. [Read More]
The Senate today (September 17) unanimously adopted a Resolution introduced by Senator Scott Hutchinson 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]
Senator Scott Hutchinson is urging local volunteer fire departments and emergency medical services (EMS) squads to apply for grants from the Volunteer Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program. Applications will be accepted through October 22. [Read More]
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is accepting public comment on Pennsylvania’s compliance with the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan through November 12, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson. [Read More]
Considering that the Marcellus Shale extraction has created thousands of jobs in Pennsylvania, Senator Scott Hutchinson believes the industry can also serve as a catalyst for even more employment opportunities. [Read More]
The Senate today (June 30) approved a Fiscal Year 2015-16 budget plan that provides increased state support for education and other key services and programs without adding to the tax burden of Pennsylvania families, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson. [Read More]
Applications are now being accepted for those interested in joining the ranks of the Pennsylvania State Police, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson. Applications will be accepted online until June 30 for the written examination, which is the first step in the process. [Read More]
Senator Scott Hutchinson issued the following statement following Senate passage Wednesday of Senate Bill 1, a measure restructuring the state’s two public employee pension systems – the State Employees’ Retirement System and the Public School Employees’ Retirement System – in order to make them viable in the long term. [Read More]
Knox Borough will receive nearly $8 million in funding from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), according to Representative Donna Oberlander and Senator Scott Hutchinson. [Read More]
Recognizing that timber products and associated industries employ 60,000 Pennsylvanians and pump $19 billion into the state economy annually, the Senate adopted Senator Scott Hutchinson’s Resolution on Tuesday recognizing April 14, 2015 as “Forest and Paper Products Day” in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
