News Releases Archives - Senator Dush

April 24, 2024

2A Caucus Chairs Dush and Major Announce Speaker Lineup for April 30 Shall Not Be Questioned, Right to Keep and Bear Arms Rally

On Tuesday, April 30, starting at 9 a.m. on the front steps of the state Capitol, Pennsylvania Senate and House Second Amendment Caucus Chairs Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) and Rep. Abby Major (R-60), along with many other pro-Second Amendment state lawmakers, will join together with law-abiding firearm owners and concerned citizens from across the commonwealth for the 2024 Right to Keep and Bear Arms Rally. [Read More]

April 19, 2024

Dush Celebrates $19.1 Million in Broadband Expansion Funding to Bridge Digital Divide Across Senate District 25

Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) confirmed the approval of more than $19.1 million in state funding across Centre, Elk and McKean counties to increase access to reliable, high-speed internet through the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA). [Read More]

April 3, 2024

Dush and Thompson Announce Cameron County Satellite Office Hours

Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) and Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-15) are pleased to announce their upcoming Cameron County area satellite office hours for April 2024. [Read More]

April 3, 2024

Laughlin, Dush to Introduce Safe Harbor Legislation for Sexually Exploited Children

Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Cris Dush (R-25) today announced they will soon be introducing legislation to update existing “safe harbor laws” to address the gaps in current statute regarding the protection and support of minors who have been victims of sexual exploitation. [Read More]

March 28, 2024

Dush, Armanini Confirm $625,000 Awarded for City of St. Marys 120 Connector Project

Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) and Rep. Mike Armanini (R-75) announced today that $625,000 in state funding has been awarded to the City of St. Marys, Elk County for the construction of the new 120 Connector Project. [Read More]

March 26, 2024

Dush, Benninghoff Confirm $1 Million in Funding for Centre County Infrastructure Projects

Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) and Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-66) today announced that more than $1 million in state funding has been awarded for three Centre County infrastructure improvement projects. [Read More]

March 26, 2024

Dush, Causer Announce Funding for Keating Township Transportation Projects

Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) and Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) today announced more than $914,500 in funding for two transportation projects in Keating Township, McKean County. [Read More]

March 26, 2024

Dush, Smith Confirm $721,000 Awarded for Jefferson County Infrastructure Improvements

Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) and Rep. Brian Smith (R-66) announced today that $721,138 has been awarded for three Jefferson County infrastructure improvement projects. [Read More]

March 19, 2024

Dush Legislation Would Make Gym Class Optional for PA Student Athletes

Sponsored by Sen. Cris Dush (R-25), legislation to allow Pennsylvania student athletes to fulfill physical education (PE) requirements through participation in interscholastic sports (Senate Bill 454), was advanced by the Senate Education Committee on Tuesday. [Read More]

March 14, 2024

Senate State Government Committee Hearing on Voting Machines Set for Monday

The Senate State Government Committee, chaired by Sen. Cris Dush (R-25), will hold a public hearing next week on the cybersecurity of electronic voting machines and suggested principles for state statutes regarding ballot marking and vote tabulation. [Read More]