Senator Dush

𝐑𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐨’𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐂𝐈 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩

As a retired corrections officer, with a working knowledge of the state prison system from the inside out, I was proud to stand in opposition to the governor’s fiscally irresponsible and senseless proposals to close SCI Rockview in Centre County and Quehanna Boot Camp in Clearfield County.

As evident from the comments of the many dedicated corrections personnel and their families in attendance at Tuesday’s rally, what the governor is blatantly refusing to recognize, or failing to comprehend, is that there are far-reaching economic and social impacts to closing a prison that go well beyond the obvious operating and rehabilitation costs per inmate.

In addition to ensuring public safety, these institutions are tremendous community assets that provide family-sustaining employment, attract a highly-skilled workforce, and contribute significantly to our local economies.

Please keep in mind, that there is still time for concerned Senate District 25 citizens to make your voices heard with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC).

The DOC will hold a listening session on the governor’s proposed closure of Quehanna Boot Camp on Thursday, April 10, at 5 p.m. at Community Alliance Church, 34136 Frenchville Karthaus Highway, in Karthaus.

The DOC will hold another listening session on the proposed closure of SCI Rockview on Tuesday, April 15, at 5 p.m. at Bald Eagle High School, 710 South Eagle Valley Road, Wingate.

If you would like to provide feedback, but you cannot attend the listening sessions on April 10 or April 15, the DOC is also accepting comments via email to ra-crdocclose@pa.gov or by leaving a voicemail at 888-316-8950.

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𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐈𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡

Today, I spoke on the Senate floor in support of my resolution to officially recognize April 2025 as Faith Month in Pennsylvania.

Our Commonwealth was founded as a haven for religious freedom, diversity, and tolerance by William Penn, who boldly proclaimed:

“No people can be truly happy, though under the greatest enjoyments of civil liberties, if abridged of the freedom of their consciences as to their religious profession and worship.”

Perhaps, even more prophetically: “Men must be governed by God, or they will be ruled by tyrants.”

Senate Resolution 57 also acknowledges that eternal vigilance and divine providence is desperately needed to stop the relentless, intolerant discrimination, persecution, and criminalization of people of faith, faith-affirming private employers, and, especially, faith-based charities that have a rich history of helping the sick, poor, and afflicted.

By designating April 2025 as Faith Month, the Pennsylvania Senate is encouraging all Commonwealth citizens to respectfully engage and freely share their faiths.

Just as William Penn and America’s Founders originally intended, this includes prayer, worship and all other peaceful displays and expressions of religious liberty and thanksgiving.

#FaithMonth #ReligiousLiberty #FirstFreedomPA

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