News Releases

The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) today (September 17) approved a major grant to improve a community park in Butler Township, Butler County, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson.   [Read More]

Senator Scott Hutchinson (R-21) offered the following statement on the Wolf Administration's  announcement today on closing Polk State Center:   [Read More]

“I am pleased we were able to put together a responsible and prudent spending plan which holds the line on taxes. Additionally, for the first time in a long time, we were able to set aside a substantial amount in the Rainy Day Fund for the inevitable time when the economy turns down.  This budget spends less than the Governor proposed while transferring at least $250 million to the Rainy Day fund.”   [Read More]

The Senate approved a package of “Farming First” bills this week that would help Pennsylvania agricultural operations remain competitive and profitable for current and future generations of farmers, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson. The bills in the “Farming First” package would: Change the state’s farmland preservation program to allow farmers more flexibility for building or […]   [Read More]

The Senate this week adopted a resolution sponsored by Senator Scott Hutchinson recognizing May 2019 as "Youth Art Month in Pennsylvania."     [Read More]

The Senate today (May 6) adopted a resolution introduced by Senator Scott E. Hutchinson recognizing May 14, 2019 as Apraxia Awareness Day in Pennsylvania.     [Read More]