From staff reports
State Sen. Scott Hutchinson of Oil City was recently honored with the “Guardian of Small Business” award by the National Federation of Independent Business, an organization that advocates for small and independent business operators.
Hutchinson, who chairs the Senate Finance Committee, was recognized for voting to give tax and regulatory relief during pandemic recovery, working to rein in state government overreach and other stances, according to a news release from Hutchinson’s office.
“Senator Hutchinson is a loyal supporter of the small business community, and I’m happy that we could recognize him as an NFIB Guardian of Small Business,” NFIB State Director Greg Moreland said.
Among Hutchinson’s efforts was sponsoring legislation that brought Pennsylvania tax law governing expense deductions in line with federal law, eliminating the unequal treatment of small businesses in Pennsylvania, the release said.
“I’m proud to be recognized as an advocate and champion of small business employers, who create the jobs that allow families to prosper,” Hutchinson said. “The last few years demonstrated the need to be vigilant in keeping government power in check and freeing up the innovators who drive economic development.”
