Hutchinson Bill Would Protect Responsible Gun Owners During Disaster Declarations
As the debate rages over whether Governor Wolf’s opioid disaster declaration could infringe upon the Second Amendment rights of Pennsylvania citizens, a bill introduced by Senator Scott Hutchinson (R-21) could ensure responsible gun owners are protected against having their firearms confiscated during future emergency situations. [Read More]
Committee to Consider Nominations to Tax Equalization Board
The Senate Finance Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 25, to consider the nominations of Peter Barsz and Daniel Guydish to the State Tax Equalization Board (STEB), according to Committee Chairman Scott Hutchinson. [Read More]
Hearing to Focus on PSERS, SERS Fund Management Fees
The Senate Finance Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 18, to review fund management fees paid by the state’s two employee retirement systems, according to Committee Chairman Scott Hutchinson. [Read More]
“Talk to Your Senator” Statewide Video Contest Launched
Senator Scott Hutchinson is urging Pennsylvania middle and high school students to help find solutions to the growing heroin and opioid epidemic facing the state by producing a video aimed at focusing greater awareness on the crisis. [Read More]
Senators Promote Western PA as Home for Amazon HQ2
Attached is a letter sent to Governor Tom Wolf today by a group of Senators representing Western Pennsylvania, led by Senator Dan Laughlin of Erie, urging the Administration to aggressively market Western Pennsylvania as a location for Amazon’s proposed second headquarters facility. [Read More]
Senator Hutchinson Issues Statement on House Bill 542
Senator Scott Hutchinson issued the following statement on House Bill 542, which amends the Tax Reform Code as part of the Fiscal Year 2017-18 budget package. [Read More]