HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) today announced communities in the 50th Legislative District will receive nearly $7.1 million in Marcellus Shale impact fees. In addition, Greene County will receive more than $3.4 million and Washington County will receive nearly $5 million in funding.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R- Greene/Washington) today announced Greene and Washington Counties have received eight state grants totaling more than $1.5-million to assist with affordable housing, senior citizen housing and programs for those looking to achieve economic stability. The grants were approved by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) program.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) and Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-Greene/Washington/Beaver) together congratulated the California Area School District for being named a recipient of the 2025 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence as selected by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
by State Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington)
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) today announced three schools in the 50th District are receiving nearly $700,000 from the Solar for Schools Grant Program. The program seeks to reduce the cost of implementing solar energy systems into schools across the Commonwealth.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) today announced the California Area School District in Washington County is getting $75,000 from the PAsmart Advancing Grants for Career and Technical Education (CTE).
WHAT: Supporters of the state’s agriculture industry will gather at the state Capitol for the Third Annual Blessing of the Balers. The event is hosted by state Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) and helps draw attention to the state’s top industry. It also marks the annual celebration of May as Beef Month. Tractors and balers will be on-site for the event.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) announced he is looking to update state law to provide additional options for recycling tires and reducing pollution.
WAYNESBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) commended the efforts of the Greene County commissioners to secure $350,000 in funding through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA).
WAYNESBURG – Since beginning his service as state representative, Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) has recognized the importance of ensuring young people are engaged in both government and growth in the area. Through his Student Advisor Initiative, Cook aims to keep young people in the region after their academic careers.
WAYNESBURG - Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) announced grant funding was awarded to multiple essential first responder companies in the 50th District.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $51.47 billion budget proposal for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
WAYNESBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Greene) applauded the awarding of a $250,000 grant to Rices Landing Borough through the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program (GTRP) for improving a playground at Pumpkin Run Park.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) is pleased to announce the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has a awarded a low-interest loan of more than $4.1 million and an additional $400,000 grant to the Mid Mon-Valley Water Pollution Control Authority.
GREENE - Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) is pleased with the recent announcement by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), which will award two separate Greene County initiatives nearly $300,000 in grants. This funding aims to revitalize distressed areas and improve the lives of low-income individuals.
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) released a statement to reiterate and renew his demands for an audit of the Washington County Local Share Account (LSA).
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) today announced $8.3 million in grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for cleanup of abandoned coal mine lands in Greene County.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) today announced more than $1.5 million to support student safety and mental health in the region.
WAYNESBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) is encouraged by a recent meeting between officials in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Maryland about the health of the Monongahela River and other regional waterways.
HARRISBURG – Recognizing the importance of ensuring young people are engaged in the issues affecting them and their families, Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) today relaunched his Student Advisory Initiative during a visit to California Area High School.
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