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Rep. Hutchinson Takes Reins Of House Environmental Committee
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Rep. Scott Hutchinson (R-Venango), who will take over as Majority Chair of the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, this week said, "It's an honor and a privilege to serve the people of Venango and Butler counties.  I'm humbled by the trust they have placed in me to represent their interests in Harrisburg."

            Rep. Hutchinson is serving his 10th term in the General Assembly.
            "This is an important assignment," Rep. Hutchinson said. "Our committee will play an important role in the development of Pennsylvania's Marcellus Shale natural gas resources. We must identify policies that can help move Pennsylvania toward energy independence. At the same time, we need to review environmental regulations to ensure they match our policy objectives. There is a lot of work to be done and I'm looking forward to it."
            Rep. Hutchinson was first appointed as Republican chairman of the committee in 2007. Democrats held a majority in the House during that two-year term and the one that began in 2009. This session will be the first that Hutchinson has served as majority chairman of the committee.
            Rep. Hutchinson also continues to serve as the chairman of the Joint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee, a position he has held since April 2001. The Joint House-Senate Committee studies a variety of environmental issues from Heritage Parks and waste tire cleanup and electronics recycling, to forestry and water-sewer infrastructure. 
            The Committee also conducts public hearings to help determine the need for legislation on emerging environmental issues.
            In addition to these responsibilities, Hutchinson said he hopes to work with his colleagues to advance legislation to improve Pennsylvania's business climate and overall economy.
            "Jobs are an important issue in our area," Rep. Hutchinson said. "The Commonwealth needs to stop driving employers away through high tax rates and over-burdensome regulations. Pennsylvania must be open for business."

1/10/2011

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