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Fighting back against the false narratives and cheap scare tactics of Attorney General Josh Shapiro and Senate Democrats, Senator Cris Dush (R-Jefferson) and Senate Republicans responded in court today with a filing that reaffirms the General Assembly’s role to provide oversight and transparency of Pennsylvania’s elections. Listen

The Senate Local Government Committee today (October 19) reported to the full Senate four bills, three of which were amended by the committee, according to Committee Majority Chairman Senator Cris Dush (R-25).

Senate Local Government Committee | October 19, 2021 | 12:30 p.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A |

Senate Local Government Committee | Tuesday, September 21, 2021 | 11:00 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A |

Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee | September 15, 2021 at 9:30 am | Room 8 EB East Wing |

The Senate and House Local Government committees held a joint hearing today exploring the positives experienced for local government entities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

JOINT HEARING Senate AND House Local Government Committee | Monday, September 13, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. House Majority Caucus Room, 140 Main Capitol |

Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee | September 9, 2021 at 1 pm | North Office Building, Harrisburg, PA |

Bridge Dedication Ceremony Petty Officer Stephen “Turbo” Toboz, Jr. | Saturday, August 28 | 1:00 p.m. | First Island Bridge Pavilion | State Route 1002, Castanea Township, Clinton County |

Senator Cris Dush’s (R-25) prime sponsored concealed carry bill, involving changing the statute for carrying firearms moved out of the Judiciary Committee today.  

Senator Cris Dush (R-25) announced today the passage of House Bill 957, sponsored by Representative Dan Moul (R-91), through the Local Government Committee, in which Sen. Dush chairs.

Senate Local Government Committee | Wednesday, June 23, 2021 | 10:45 a.m. | Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation |

Senator Dush shares remarks on the DRIVE Smart Act. (Langerholc).

Senator Cris Dush (R-25) today announced the passing of his bill, Senate Bill 478. It amends Pennsylvania’s No Bid Law (Act 78 of 1979) to authorize political subdivisions, municipality authorities, and transportation authorities to enter contracts for services when two consecutive advertisements fail to induce bids. Senate Bill 478 is a product of the bipartisan, bicameral Local Government Commission. Listen

Senate Local Government Committee | Tuesday, June 15, 2021 | 11:00 a.m. | Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation |

The Senate voted today to end Gov. Tom Wolf’s emergency declaration while ensuring Pennsylvania can take the steps necessary to recover, according to Senator Cris Dush who strongly supported the measures.

Senate Local Government Committee | Wednesday, April 28, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A |

JOINT HEARING | Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee AND Senate Local Government Committee | Tuesday, May 25, 2021 | 9:30 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 (and Virtual Participation)

Senators Mastriano and Dush held a News Conference to Introduce SB 624, the Right to Bear Arms Protection Act (SB 624) on Capitol Steps, May 12 at 10 a.m. |  

Joint Hearing Senate Local Government and Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Tuesday, May 11, 2021 | 10 a.m. | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation) |