Landmark Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Expanding Enforcement/Penalties for Sex Trafficking/Prostitution Now Law
Legislation sponsored by Pennsylvania Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) Caucus Chairman Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) aimed at helping the Pennsylvania attorney general and law enforcement more effectively target and prosecute human trafficking was signed into law today. [Read More]
Dush, Causer Announce Grants Supporting Rural Healthcare, Public Safety
Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) and Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) today announced more than $1.8 million in state grants have been awarded to projects supporting healthcare and public safety in the region. [Read More]
Dush, Borowicz Announce $1.5 Million Redevelopment Assistance Grant Secured for Snavely’s Mill Transloading Facility
Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) and Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R-76) today confirmed a $1.5 million grant was awarded to Clinton County business Snavely’s Mill Inc. through Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). [Read More]
PA Anti-Human Trafficking Caucus Celebrates Passage of Bill to Increase Enforcement/Penalties for Sex Trafficking/Prostitution
Legislation sponsored by Pennsylvania Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) Caucus Chairman Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) aimed at helping the Pennsylvania attorney general and law enforcement more effectively target and prosecute human trafficking was passed 49-1 by the Senate today. [Read More]
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]
Measure to End State Funding for Gender Transition of Minors Passes Committee
Sens. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Cris Dush (R-25) today announced legislation to end state funding for the gender transition of minors was passed with bipartisan support by the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee. [Read More]