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
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
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
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
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
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]