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]
News Releases
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
June 26, 2014
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]
June 19, 2014
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]
June 18, 2014
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]
June 18, 2014
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]