Cook Calls on Shapiro to Explain RGGI Appeal to Pennsylvanians

Nov. 22, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R- Greene/Washington) released the following statement regarding Gov. Josh Shapiro’s decision to appeal the Commonwealth Court decision that would have ended the job-killing Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a multi-state energy tax program that proposes to increase utility costs in Pennsylvania.

Cook: California Area Schools Receive Grants to Boost Agriculture Program

Nov. 14, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R- Greene/Washington) today announced that the agriculture programs at California Area School District (CASD) and California Academy of Learning Charter School (CALCS) received funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Farm-to-School Grant Program.

Cook: Why the Secrecy Around Washington County’s LSA?

Oct. 19, 2023 /

WASHINGTON – Continuing his quest for transparency regarding Washington County’s Local Share Account (LSA) program and $10 million in unaccounted-for funds, Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) addressed the Washington County commissioners at their regular meeting Thursday.

Cook to Challenge Washington County Commissioners on Unaccounted-for LSA Funds

Oct. 18, 2023 /

WHAT: Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) will again call on the Washington County commissioners to answer concerns about the administration of the county’s Local Share Account (LSA) grant program, which awards millions in state gaming proceeds each year. For a history of concerns Cook has raised about the Washington County LSA, visit www.RepBudCook.com.

Cook Hosts Third Annual Women in Leadership Conference

Sep. 26, 2023 /

WAYNESBURG – The third annual Women in Leadership Conference, hosted by Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington), will take place on Thursday, Oct. 5, from 2-5 p.m. at Waynesburg University’s Goodwin Performing Arts Center, 51 W. College St., Waynesburg.

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

Sep. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – To help residents dealing with illegible license plates on their vehicles, Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) is hosting a second event to help local residents get those plates replaced on Monday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Greene County Fairgrounds, Building 8.

Wait, Didn’t the Governor Say the Budget is Done?

Aug. 22, 2023 /

To hear Gov. Josh Shapiro talk, a state budget is in place and all is well at the Capitol. He’s been crisscrossing the state the last couple weeks bragging about “historic” investments in everything from education and economic development to public safety.

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

Jul. 26, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – To help residents dealing with illegible license plates on their vehicles, Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) is hosting an event to help get those plates replaced on Monday, Aug. 28, from 3-6 p.m. at the Greene County Fairgrounds, Building 8.

Happy Anniversary East Bethlehem Fire Company No. 15

Jul. 20, 2023 /

Happy Anniversary East Bethlehem Fire Company No. 15

WAYNESBURG – In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the East Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Company No. 15, Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) presented a citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Cook Says State Budget Spends Too Much

Jul. 05, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) issued the following statement after voting against passage of a $45.5 billion state budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year: