State Senator Scott Hutchinson
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Recent News About State Senator Scott Hutchinson
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Hutchinson retains positions on key senate committees under new assignments
Senator Scott Hutchinson of Pennsylvania will continue to serve on the same Senate committees as he did in the previous legislative session.
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Senate committee addresses future use of vacant Commonwealth properties
The Senate Majority Policy Committee convened its inaugural hearing of the 2025-2026 legislative session in Hamburg, Pennsylvania, to address the future of closed and vacant Commonwealth properties.
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Hutchinson named 'Guardian of Small Business' by NFIB
Senator Scott E. Hutchinson has been recognized by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) as one of the "Guardians of Small Business" for the Pennsylvania General Assembly's 2023-24 legislative session. This honor places him among ten legislators in Pennsylvania acknowledged for their support of small businesses.
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Pennsylvania Senate approves bill reforming state tax appeals process
The Pennsylvania Senate has approved legislation aimed at improving the tax appeals process managed by the Pennsylvania Board of Finance and Revenue (BF&R). The bill, sponsored by Senator Scott Hutchinson, is set to be signed into law.
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Women veterans honored at PA Capitol ceremony and exhibit
HARRISBURG – A Women Veterans Day ceremony at the state Capitol this past week celebrated Pennsylvania women who proudly served the commonwealth and nation, including 21st Senatorial District resident Mary Kay Johnston.
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Hutchinson Says Shapiro Spending Plan is Unsustainable
Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21), chairman of the state Senate Finance Committee, has criticized Gov. Josh Shapiro's annual budget address, calling it an "unsustainable spending plan." Hutchinson expressed his concerns after Shapiro delivered his budget proposal to a joint session of the state House and Senate.According to Hutchinson, the budget proposal relies on "overly optimistic revenue projections" and uses $3.2 billion of one-time money to increase expenditures. He believes that this approach will lead to a financial disaster in the near future.In response to...
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Hutchinson, Rapp Urge SEC to Not Allow Rich Elites Control Over Public Lands and Their Natural Resources
Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) and Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-65) have sent a letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission opposing a proposed rule change that would negatively impact the Allegheny National Forest (ANF) and the surrounding communities. The proposed rule would allow the New York Stock Exchange to list Natural Asset Companies (NACs), which would hold rights over areas such as national parks, federal lands, and private land.According to the rule, a NAC is "a corporation whose primary purpose is to actively manage, maintain, restore, and grow the value of...
