Senate Environmental, Local Government Committees to Hold Joint Public Hearing on Benefits of Impact Fee
The state Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, chaired by Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) and the Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by Senator Scott Hutchinson (R-21) will hold a joint public hearing to solicit testimony regarding the benefits of Act 13 of 2012, more commonly known as the Impact Fee, on communities and local governments throughout Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senate Approves Bill Promoting Conventional Oil Production in PA
The Senate today (February 18) approved legislation introduced by Senator Scott Hutchinson that will protect and promote conventional oil and natural gas production in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Hutchinson Lauds DEP Formation of Oil/Gas Advisory Committee
Senator Scott Hutchinson hailed today’s announcement by the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) of its formation of a Conventional Oil and Gas Advisory Committee (COGAC) to increase transparency and communication about regulating the conventional oil and gas drilling industry. [Read More]
Senator Hutchinson Appointed Chair of Local Government Committee
Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati today appointed Senator Scott E. Hutchinson to serve as Chairman of the Senate Local Government Committee for the 2015-16 Legislative Session. [Read More]
Senator Hutchinson Reappointed Vice Chair of Finance Committee
Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati recently reappointed Senator Scott E. Hutchinson to serve as Vice Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee for the 2015-16 Legislative Session. [Read More]
Committee Approves Bill Promoting Conventional Oil Production in PA
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee today (January 21) approved legislation introduced by Senator Scott Hutchinson that will protect and promote conventional oil production in Pennsylvania. [Read More]