Fight Against Wolf Administration’s Carbon Tax on Electricity Consumers Will Continue in Court
April 4, 2022

Fight Against Wolf Administration’s Carbon Tax on Electricity Consumers Will Continue in Court

After Senate Democrats failed to stand up for Pennsylvania workers and ratepayers today, the fight against Gov. Tom Wolf’s $781 million carbon tax will continue in court, Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) said.  [Read More]

ADVISORY – FRIDAY, April 8 – Bradford Area High School Student-run Manufacturing Enterprise Press Conference
April 4, 2022

ADVISORY – FRIDAY, April 8 – Bradford Area High School Student-run Manufacturing Enterprise Press Conference

Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) and Rep. Martin Causer (R-67) will join BASD administration, school faculty and NWIRC representatives to talk about the innovative program and be available for comment on 2 p.m., Friday, April 8 at Bradford Area High School, 81 Interstate Pkwy, Bradford, PA 16701  [Read More]

Independent Analysis Concludes RGGI Carbon Tax Could Increase Pennsylvania Electricity Rates 3.8x
April 4, 2022

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]

County Election Officials, Local Leaders Testify at Election Investigation Hearing on the Flaws of Drop Boxes
March 31, 2022

County Election Officials, Local Leaders Testify at Election Investigation Hearing on the Flaws of Drop Boxes

The Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee hosted a public hearing today on the use of election drop boxes in Pennsylvania as part of the committee’s continuing efforts to investigate Pennsylvania’s elections.  [Read More]

 
March 30, 2022

Public Hearing on Ballot Drop Boxes

Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee | Thursday, March 31, 2022 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | Hearing Room 1 North Office Building and via Zoom   [Read More]

Grant Will Improve McKean County Broadband Access
March 22, 2022

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
March 11, 2022

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
March 4, 2022

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
February 14, 2022

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
February 9, 2022

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]

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