Nov. 22, 2023 /
![Cook Calls on Shapiro to Explain RGGI Appeal to Pennsylvanians]()
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.
Nov. 14, 2023 /
![Cook: California Area Schools Receive Grants to Boost Agriculture Program]()
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.
Oct. 26, 2023 /
![Why the Secrecy Around Washington County’s LSA?]()
By Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington)
Oct. 19, 2023 /
![Cook: Why the Secrecy Around Washington County’s LSA?]()
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.
Oct. 18, 2023 /
![Cook to Challenge Washington County Commissioners on Unaccounted-for LSA Funds]()
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.
Oct. 10, 2023 / Press Release
![Cook Announces Recreation Grants]()
WAYNESBURG – More than $300,000 in recreation grants have been awarded in Greene County, Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) announced today.
Oct. 04, 2023 /
![Cook Hosts Women in Leadership Conference]()
WHAT: State Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) is hosting the third annual Women in Leadership Conference.
Sep. 26, 2023 /
![Cook Hosts Third Annual Women in Leadership Conference]()
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.
Sep. 06, 2023 /
![Cook to Host Hard-to-Read License Plate Replacement Event]()
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.
Aug. 31, 2023 /
![Marianna Borough Earns Grant to Explore ATV Opportunities, Cook Says]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) today applauded a grant awarded to Marianna Borough, Washington County, to study the potential for developing an all-terrain vehicle trail system there.
Aug. 30, 2023 /
![Cook Announces More Than $1 Million Grant for Greene County Bridge Replacement]()
HARRISBURG – The Greene County Board of Commissioners has been awarded $1.04 million in state funding for a much-needed bridge replacement, Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) announced today.
Aug. 24, 2023 /
![Cook to Host Central Greene School District Town Meeting]()
WAYNESBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) is hosting a town meeting for Central Greene School District communities on Thursday, Sept. 21, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Waynesburg Central High School auditorium.
Aug. 22, 2023 /
![Wait, Didn’t the Governor Say the Budget is Done?]()
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.
Aug. 07, 2023 /
![Are We There Yet? Much Work Remains to Complete Troublesome State Budget, Says 50th District Rep. Cook]()
HARRISBURG – While Gov. Josh Shapiro last week signed the General Appropriations bill into law, Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) is reminding area residents many challenges and more work remain to complete the annual state budget process.
Jul. 26, 2023 /
![Cook to Host Hard-to-Read License Plate Replacement Event]()
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.
Jul. 20, 2023 /
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.
Jul. 17, 2023 /
![Who’s Responsible for Higher Tuition Rates? Universities, Not Lawmakers]()
As the state budget impasse continues in Harrisburg, one sticking point is funding for higher education – more specifically, the four “state-related” universities of Pitt, Penn State, Temple and Lincoln.
Jul. 10, 2023 /
![Failed Leadership Leads to Budget Impasse, Cook Says]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) issued the following statement about the status of the 2023-24 state budget, which appears headed for a prolonged impasse:
Jul. 05, 2023 /
![Cook Says State Budget Spends Too Much]()
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:
Jun. 20, 2023 /
![Cook Announces $28.5 Million in Natural Gas Impact Fees for 50th District]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Fayette) announced today the distribution of more than $28.5 million in natural gas impact fees to counties and municipalities in the 50th Legislative District.