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