News Releases

The Senate Finance Committee will meet at 10 a.m., Wednesday (October 23), in Room 8E-A in the state Capitol East Wing, Harrisburg to consider two bills, according to Committee Chairman Senator Scott Hutchinson (R-21).   [Read More]

A group of Senators has called on state Inspector General Bruce Beemer to investigate the process that led to the Department of Human Services’ (DHS) announced plans to close the Polk State Center and the White Haven State Center.   [Read More]

Legislation will soon be introduced in the Senate that would place a moratorium on the closure of the Polk and White Haven State Centers, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson, a co-sponsor and strong supporter of the measure.   [Read More]

The Senate Finance Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday (September 25), in Room 8E-A in the state Capitol East Wing, Harrisburg to consider one bill and hold a public hearing on another one, according to Committee Chairman Senator Scott Hutchinson (R-21).   [Read More]

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]