Rafferty, Hutchinson Measure Explores Consolidation of PennDOT/Turnpike Interstate Operations
A resolution sponsored by Senator John C. Rafferty, Jr., (R-44) and Senator Scott Hutchinson (R-21) was adopted by the Senate and calls for a study of a potential consolidation of the interstate operations of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (Turnpike). [Read More]
Butler County Infrastructure Projects Receive $4.5M in PENNVEST Funding
Two Butler County sewer system projects were awarded $4,531,100 in state funding from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) today (January 31), according to Senator Scott Hutchinson (R-21) and Representative Tedd Nesbit (R-8). [Read More]
Committee to Consider Three Bills during Wednesday Meeting
The Senate Finance Committee will consider three bills, including a measure to support Pennsylvania’s volunteer fire departments, at its meeting set for Wednesday, January 31, according to Committee Chairman Scott Hutchinson. [Read More]
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]