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Senate Votes to Disapprove Pennsylvania Joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)
October 27, 2021

Senate Votes to Disapprove Pennsylvania Joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)

Seeking to assert the Pennsylvania General Assembly’s role regarding the Commonwealth entering into multi-state compacts and levying taxes, the state Senate today (October 27) voted to disapprove a regulation by the state Environmental Quality Board (EQB) to have Pennsylvania join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), according to Senator Cris Dush (R-Jefferson).  [Read More]

Dush: Commonwealth Court Filing Reaffirms Legislature’s Authority to Conduct Election Investigation
October 22, 2021

Dush: Commonwealth Court Filing Reaffirms Legislature’s Authority to Conduct Election Investigation

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  [Read More]

Senator Dush Provides Update on Election Integrity Investigation
October 21, 2021

Senator Dush Provides Update on Election Integrity Investigation

HARRISBURG – Senator Cris Dush (R-Jefferson) provided an update today on the status of the Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee’s effort to conduct a thoughtful, responsible review of recent elections. The Attorney General and Senate Democrats sought to block the committee’s lawful subpoena for information necessary to begin an election integrity investigation. On Friday, Senate Republicans […]  [Read More]

Senate Passes Bill to Address Teacher Shortage by Improving Certification Process
October 21, 2021

Senate Passes Bill to Address Teacher Shortage by Improving Certification Process

In an effort to help address the teacher shortage facing the Commonwealth, the Senate this week approved a plan to simplify the process for out-of-state teachers to obtain certification in Pennsylvania, according to Senator Cris Dush (R-25) who supported the bill.  [Read More]

Senate Passes Bill to Allow for First-time Homebuyers Savings Accounts
October 21, 2021

Senate Passes Bill to Allow for First-time Homebuyers Savings Accounts

The Pennsylvania State Senate this week passed a bill to allow individuals to open first-time homebuyer savings account with a financial institution, according to Senator Cris Dush (R-25), who supported the bill.  [Read More]

Brookville Municipal Authority Receives $1.95 million in PENNVEST Financing for Main Street Water Distribution Pipe Project
October 20, 2021

Brookville Municipal Authority Receives $1.95 million in PENNVEST Financing for Main Street Water Distribution Pipe Project

The Borough of Brookville, Jefferson County, was awarded a total of $1.95 million in financing today (October 20) by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), according to Senator Cris Dush (R-25) and state Representative Brian Smith (R-66).  [Read More]

Legislature Acts to Extend Pandemic Waivers of Government Regulations
September 30, 2021

Legislature Acts to Extend Pandemic Waivers of Government Regulations

The state Senate on Wednesday, September 29, voted to extend waivers of an array of regulatory statutes, rules and regulations to aid in Pennsylvania’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Sen. Cris Dush (R-25). The bill is now in the hands of the governor awaiting enactment.  [Read More]

Senate Passes Dush Bill to Improve Second Class Township Code
September 30, 2021

Senate Passes Dush Bill to Improve Second Class Township Code

This week the state Senate approved a measure that seeks to modernize and improve portions of Pennsylvania’s Second Class Township Code.  [Read More]

Senate Passes Measures to Help Pennsylvania Farmers Move Goods
September 29, 2021

Senate Passes Measures to Help Pennsylvania Farmers Move Goods

This week the state Senate passed two measures to help Pennsylvania farmers make home deliveries and meet other transportation needs.  [Read More]

Dush Responds to Attorney General’s Lawsuit, Arizona Audit Report
September 24, 2021

Dush Responds to Attorney General’s Lawsuit, Arizona Audit Report

Senator Cris Dush (R-Jefferson) issued the following statement today in reaction to the Attorney General’s lawsuit to prevent a review of recent elections, as well as a reaction to the release of Arizona’s election audit report:  [Read More]

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