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.
May. 08, 2023 /
![Cook Invites Area Residents to Concealed Carry Seminar]()
WAYNESBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) is inviting residents of the 50th Legislative District to a Concealed Carry Seminar on Thursday, May 18, from 6-9 p.m. at the California Gun Club, 150 California Road, Brownsville.
May. 01, 2023 /
![‘Blessing of the Balers’ to Celebrate PA Agriculture]()
WHAT: Join agriculture organizations, state officials, beef growers and farmers from across the Commonwealth in celebrating the state’s top industry and blessing the balers in hopes for a productive hay season. A baler and tractor will be on-site for the blessing, while attendees are encouraged to bring their hitch pins. The event is modeled after one held in Greene County, PA, last year.
Apr. 27, 2023 /
![Cook: Celebrate Agriculture with a ‘Blessing of the Balers’ at State Capitol]()
HARRISBURG – Farmers, producers, agriculture organizations and advocates, state officials and the public are invited to gather Wednesday, May 3, at the state Capitol for a Blessing of the Balers and a celebration of the state’s top industry.
Apr. 20, 2023 /
![Cook Calls on Attorney General to Conduct LSA Investigation, Audit]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) is calling on the Pennsylvania attorney general to conduct an investigation and forensic audit of Washington County’s Local Share Account (LSA).
Apr. 17, 2023 /
![Cook to Host Jefferson-Morgan School District Town Meeting]()
WAYNESBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) is hosting a town meeting for Jefferson-Morgan School District communities on Thursday, April 27, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the school auditorium.
Apr. 04, 2023 /
![Cook Invites Area Residents to Concealed Carry Seminar]()
WAYNESBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) is inviting residents of the 50th Legislative District to a Concealed Carry Seminar on Thursday, April 20, from 6-9 p.m. at the Greene County Fairgrounds.
Mar. 27, 2023 /
![Cook to Host West Greene School District Town Meeting]()
WAYNESBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) is hosting a town meeting for West Greene School District communities on Thursday, March 30, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the school auditorium.