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Applications Now Accepted for Economic Growth Initiative Grants
March 19, 2013

Applications Now Accepted for Economic Growth Initiative Grants

The Corbett Administration recently opened the application window for the next round of Economic Growth Initiative grants, according to Senator Scott E. Hutchinson.  [Read More]

Students Encouraged to Participate in “In Lincoln’s Footsteps” Speech Contest
March 18, 2013

Students Encouraged to Participate in “In Lincoln’s Footsteps” Speech Contest

All Pennsylvania public, non-public and private high school students are encouraged to participate in the “In Lincoln’s Footsteps” speech contest marking the 150th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address on November 19, according to Senator Scott E. Hutchinson.  [Read More]

Harrisburg Happenings – Special Report: 2013-14 Budget Hearings
March 7, 2013

Harrisburg Happenings – Special Report: 2013-14 Budget Hearings

The Senate Appropriations Committee held its third week of public hearings on Governor Corbett’s proposed state budget for the 2013-14 Fiscal Year.  [Read More]

Harrisburg Happenings – Special Report: 2013-14 Budget Hearings
March 4, 2013

Harrisburg Happenings – Special Report: 2013-14 Budget Hearings

Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee gathered information about the governor’s plan to privatize the sale of wine and liquor during a budget hearing with PLCB Chairman Joseph Brion.  [Read More]

New License Plate Allows Motorists to “Honor” PA Veterans
February 15, 2013

New License Plate Allows Motorists to “Honor” PA Veterans

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation recently made available to the public a new “Honoring Our Veterans” license plate, which allows motorists to pay tribute to former military service members while supporting the efforts of veterans’ organizations, according to Senator Scott E. Hutchinson.  [Read More]

Harrisburg Happenings – A report on the Legislative Session Week of February 11, 2013
February 13, 2013

Harrisburg Happenings – A report on the Legislative Session Week of February 11, 2013

Legislation to ensure that fines paid to the NCAA by Penn State would benefit Commonwealth residents received final approval in the House Wednesday and was sent to the Governor for enactment into law.   [Read More]

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