Independent Analysis Concludes RGGI Carbon Tax Could Increase Pennsylvania Electricity Rates 3.8x
Impartial analysis from the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) projects the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) could nearly quadruple electricity rates for consumers, said Sen. Cris Dush (R-25). [Read More]
Grant Will Improve McKean County Broadband Access
A more than $530,000 grant has been awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for a project to improve broadband access in McKean County, said Sen. Cris Dush (R-25). [Read More]
Senators Corman and Dush Comment on Petition to Compel Compliance with Election Investigation Subpoena
Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman (R-Bellefonte) and Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee Chair Cris Dush (R-Jefferson) issued the following statement today after filing a petition to compel the Department of State to comply with a subpoena for information relevant to the committee’s election investigation: [Read More]
Local PA Governments to Receive $456 million in Liquid Fuels Payments for Transportation Needs
Earlier this week, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced $455.9 million in liquid fuels payments will be made available this year to help certified municipalities maintain their roads and bridges, according to Sen. Cris Dush, R-25. [Read More]
Sen. Dush Announces $1.45 million in Funding for 25th District Fire, Ambulance Companies
Sen. Cris Dush, R-25, announced more than $1.45 million will be awarded to more than 100 volunteer fire and ambulance companies throughout the 25th Senatorial District by a grant program administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner. [Read More]
Legislation Boosting Aid to First Responders Set for Enactment
Building on a promise to provide Pennsylvania’s frontline heroes with relief, Sen. Cris Dush, R-25, today voted to advance a measure to provide $25 million in funding to support our Commonwealth’s EMS providers. [Read More]