May 8, 2026
Joint public hearing on surplus property disposition plan
Senate State Government and House State Government | Room 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]
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May 6, 2026
Judiciary Committee Advances Dush ‘SB357’ to Fully Protect Sacred Right to Carry Concealed Firearm
Legislation sponsored by Pennsylvania Senate Second Amendment Caucus Chairman Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) that would fully allow for the concealed carrying of legally owned firearms, Senate Bill 357, was advanced (9-5) by the Senate Judiciary Committee today, with all five negative votes cast by PA Senate Democrats. [Read More]
April 15, 2026
Dush, Causer Announce Funding for Austin Wastewater Project
Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) and Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and today announced nearly $575,000 in funding for wastewater improvements in Austin Borough, Potter County. [Read More]
April 15, 2026
More than $4.1 Million in PENNVEST Loan, Grant Funding Approved for Lock Haven, Say Dush, Borowicz
The City of Lock Haven has been approved by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) for a roughly $1.24 million loan and a nearly $2.9 million grant to make improvements to its wastewater system, announced Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) and Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R-76). [Read More]
March 24, 2026
Chairman Dush, PA Lawmakers Launch Bipartisan, Bicameral Anti-Human Trafficking Caucus
Sen. Cris Dush (R-25), caucus chairman, and co-chairs Sen. Maria Collett (D-12), Sen. Marty Flynn (D-22), Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28), Rep. Danilo Burgos (D-197), Rep. Kate Klunk (R-169), Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68), and Rep. Regina G. Young (D-185) announced today the formation and legislative priorities of a new bipartisan, bicameral group within the state legislature: the Pennsylvania Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) Caucus. [Read More]
March 4, 2026
Budget Hearing Q&A: Governor’s Budget Office/Dept. of Revenue (Part 2)
Senator Cris Dush questions Budget Secretary Zach Reber and Revenue Secretary Pat Browne during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Governor’s Budget Office and the Department of Revenue. [Read More]
March 4, 2026
Budget Hearing Q&A: Governor’s Budget Office/Dept. of Revenue
Senator Cris Dush questions Budget Secretary Zach Reber and Revenue Secretary Pat Browne during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Governor’s Budget Office and the Department of Revenue. [Read More]
March 2, 2026
Budget Hearing Q&A: Transportation
Senator Cris Dush questions Secretary Michael Carroll during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Transportation (PennDOT). [Read More]
February 26, 2026
Budget Hearing Q&A: DEP
Senator Cris Dush questions Secretary Jessica Shirley during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). [Read More]
February 26, 2026
Budget Hearing Q&A: Corrections/Parole Board, Round 2
Senator Cris Dush questions Secretary of Corrections Laurel Harry and Parole Board Chairman C. James Fox during round two of the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Corrections and the PA Parole Board. [Read More]