New Option for Hunters Signed Into Law
Governor Wolf signed into law on Monday (November 21) legislation that included a provision introduced by Senator Scott Hutchinson that will allow for the use of modern semi-automatic sporting rifles for hunting in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Four Local Districts Receive Safe School Grants
Four school districts in the 21st Senatorial District were selected to receive state Safe School Initiative grants for the training and compensation of school resource officers and school police officers, and to prevent and reduce violent incidents through programs and security equipment, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson. [Read More]
Local Government Committee Approves Sanctuary Cities Bill
The Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by Senator Scott Hutchinson, endorsed legislation on Wednesday that would prevent municipalities from hindering federal efforts to deport illegal immigrants who pose a danger to Pennsylvania communities. [Read More]
Hutchinson Bill Clarifies Residency Status for Military Service
Recognizing that military experience should be a benefit and not a deterrent to those seeking government service, the Senate approved legislation introduced by Senator Scott Hutchinson that clarifies residency status for those on activity duty status. [Read More]
Local Housing Improvement Projects Receive State Grants
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) recently awarded $315,000 in grants for housing improvement efforts in Butler, Warren, Clarion and Venango counties, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson. [Read More]
Senate Approves Legislation to Combat Opioid Addiction Crisis
The Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved and sent to the House of Representatives three measures addressing the state’s growing opioid addiction crisis, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson. Listen [Read More]