Senate Approves Program to Train Next Generation of PA Firefighters
April 28, 2021

Senate Approves Program to Train Next Generation of PA Firefighters

The state Senate today approved creation of a pilot program to train high school students interested in firefighting and help alleviate the pressing need for volunteer firefighters in Pennsylvania, Senator Cris Dush (R-25) said.  [Read More]

Senate Passes Plan to Establish a New Funding Stream for Pediatric Cancer Research
April 28, 2021

Senate Passes Plan to Establish a New Funding Stream for Pediatric Cancer Research

More than $100 million in private donations over the next 10 years could be raised to support childhood cancer research under a bill passed today by the Pennsylvania Senate, according to Senator Cris Dush (R-25) who strongly supports the bill.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Legislation Permitting Essential Family Caregiver Nursing Home Visits During Health Emergencies
April 28, 2021

Senate Approves Legislation Permitting Essential Family Caregiver Nursing Home Visits During Health Emergencies

The Pennsylvania Senate approved legislation this week to allow a family member or other designated person to visit and care for a long-term care facility resident during a disaster emergency involving a communicable disease, according to Senator Cris Dush (R-25).  [Read More]

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April 27, 2021

Dush Votes to Hit the Brakes on PennDOT’s Bridge Tolling Plan

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.   [Read More]

Dush Addresses Concerns Raised After Quoting a Constituent During a Senate Budget hearing
April 22, 2021

Dush Addresses Concerns Raised After Quoting a Constituent During a Senate Budget hearing

State Senator Cris Dush (R-25) issued the following statement today to address concerns that were raised after he quoted a constituent issue during a Senate budget hearing with the state Department of Health:  [Read More]

Dush Announces Elk County Projects Awarded Total of $193,750 in State Funds
April 22, 2021

Dush Announces Elk County Projects Awarded Total of $193,750 in State Funds

Two Elk County projects will receive a total of $193,750 in state funds, state Senator Cris Dush (R-25) announced today.  [Read More]

Dush Announces Potter County Borough Receives More Than $1 Million in PENNVEST Funds for Local Water Project
April 21, 2021

Dush Announces Potter County Borough Receives More Than $1 Million in PENNVEST Funds for Local Water Project

Shinglehouse Borough, Potter County, will receive more than $1 million in PENNVEST funds to upgrade its water system, state Senator Cris Dush (R-25) announced today.  [Read More]

Dush, Smith: Falls Creek Authority Awarded $1.4 Million in PENNVEST Funds for Local Water/Sewer Projects
April 21, 2021

Dush, Smith: Falls Creek Authority Awarded $1.4 Million in PENNVEST Funds for Local Water/Sewer Projects

Falls Creek Borough Municipal Authority will receive $1.4 million in PENNVEST funds to upgrade the water distribution system, state Senator Cris Dush (R-25) and state Rep. Brian Smith (R-66) announced today.  [Read More]

Dush, Smith Jefferson County Project Awarded $118,896 in State Funds
April 21, 2021

Dush, Smith Jefferson County Project Awarded $118,896 in State Funds

Punxsutawney Borough will receive $118,896 in state grants to complete a study required to determine concerns and issues with the existing levee system, state Senator Cris Dush (R-25) and state Rep. Brian Smith (R-66) announced today.  [Read More]

Dush, Causer Announce McKean County Projects Awarded Total of $497,835 in State Funds
April 21, 2021

Dush, Causer Announce McKean County Projects Awarded Total of $497,835 in State Funds

Three McKean County projects will receive a total of $497,835 in state funds, state Senator Cris Dush (R-25) and state Rep. Martin Causer (R-67) announced today.  [Read More]

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