Cook Announces More Than $375,000 for Area Parks

Nov. 12, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Building on the region’s many assets and attractions, Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) today announced more than $375,000 in state grants have been awarded to communities in the 50th Legislative District.

Bridge Dedication to Honor Greene County Vietnam War Veteran

Nov. 12, 2024 /

WHAT: U.S. Army veteran Harry Ronald Hoskinson, who was killed in action during the Vietnam War, will be honored as the bridge carrying State Route 2003 over Dunkard Creek in Perry Township, Greene County, is dedicated in his name.

Cook Applauds 50th District Grants

Oct. 22, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – More than $4.7 million in state grants were awarded to school districts and municipalities in the 50th Legislative District, Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) announced today.

Cook Invites Area Residents to Concealed Carry Seminar

Oct. 02, 2024 /

WAYNESBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) is inviting residents of the 50th Legislative District to a Concealed Carry Seminar on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 9 a.m. in the newly renovated barn at the Marianna Outdoors Association, 1997 Morey Road, Clarksville.

Cook Hosts Fourth Annual Women in Leadership Conference

Sep. 26, 2024 /

WAYNESBURG – The fourth annual Women in Leadership Conference, hosted by Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington), will take place on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 1-3 p.m. at PennWest University California, 250 University Ave., California.

Greene County Farm Honored with Century Farm Award, Cook Says

Aug. 15, 2024 /

Greene County Farm Honored with Century Farm Award, Cook Says

HARRISBURG – The Smith Family Farm in Center Township, Greene County, was honored today by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture as a Century Farm. Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) joined in the celebration by presenting the family with a citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in recognition of this generational achievement.

Cook, Policy Committee Host Hearing Hundreds of Feet Underground on Positive Impacts of Coal

Jul. 24, 2024 /

SYCAMORE—Today, Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened a hearing to discuss the economic benefits of coal, the most abundant fossil fuel on the planet. Unlike any other, this hearing took place hundreds of feet underground in the Harvey mine, where bituminous coal mining has taken place for over 150 years.

Benham, Cook to Hold PBM Reform News Conference in Greene County

Jul. 23, 2024 /

WHAT: State Reps. Jessica Benham (D-Allegheny) and Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) will hold a news conference to highlight the effects on local pharmacies and patients of Benham’s Act 77 of 2024, which Gov. Josh Shapiro signed into law last week.

Cook to Host Hard-to-Read License Plate Replacement Event

Jun. 24, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) is hosting an event to streamline the process for local residents with illegible license plates to get those plates replaced. It will be held on Thursday, July 11, from 3-6 p.m. at the Greene County Fairgrounds, Building 8.

Highlighting Agriculture with ‘Blessing of the Balers,’ ‘May is Beef Month’ Celebration

May. 03, 2024 /

Supporters of the state’s agriculture industry will gather at the state Capitol for the Second Annual Blessing of the Balers and “May is Beef Month” celebration. The event is hosted by state Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) and the Pennsylvania Beef Council, in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, Pennsylvania Livestock Association, Pennsylvania Cattlemen’s Association and Center for Beef Excellence. Two tractors and balers will be on-site for the event.