News Releases

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

This week the state Senate approved a measure that seeks to modernize and improve portions of Pennsylvania’s Second Class Township Code.   [Read More]