Audio/Video

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) |  

Senator Cris Dush speaks in support of Senate Bill 382, legislation that would reform the Public-Private Transportation Partnership (P3) statute to bring more transparency to its process.  

Pennsylvania Senator Cris Dush (R-25) today voted to reform the Public-Private Transportation Partnership (P3) statute and to void the PennDOT plan to toll nine Pennsylvania bridges, including the I-79 bridge near I-80 North Fork Bridges Project in Jefferson County.

Senate Local Government Committee | Wednesday, April 28, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. | Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation |  

Calling local governments an integral part of the American experience, state Senator Cris Dush (R-25) introduced a Senate Resolution recognizing Local Government Day and Week in Pennsylvania.

Senator Cris Dush remarks on Senate Bill 248 Veteran Recognition Days.