HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) announced May 5, 2026, is now Blessing of the Balers Day in Pennsylvania. The designation follows the successful passage of a resolution he sponsored, which was approved on Wednesday by an overwhelming majority in the House of Representatives.
HARRISBURG – On Tuesday, Rep. Bud Cook (R Greene/Washington) hosted the fourth annual Blessing of the Balers and “May is Beef Month” celebration. The event served as an opportunity to celebrate Pennsylvania’s leading industry, which is agriculture.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R Greene/Washington) congratulated two school districts in the 50th Legislative District for receiving close to $35,000 in grants that support hands on environmental education and real world sustainability learning.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R Greene/Washington) today voted “yes” on a bill that would allow the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) to create separate playoffs and championships for boundary and non-boundary schools.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R Greene/Washington) announced today grants for two employers who hire individuals who live in the 50th District. The grants, which in total are for a little more than $36 million, will be used to help cut greenhouse gas emissions, lower energy costs and strengthen the area’s industrial economy.
WHAT: Supporters of the state’s agriculture industry will gather at the state Capitol for the Fourth 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) is inviting residents from across the Commonwealth to join the fourth annual Blessing of the Balers and “May is Beef Month” celebration, which will be held Tuesday, May 5, at the State Capitol in Harrisburg.
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WAYNESBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R Greene/Washington) congratulates Nicole Diana Barrera, a senior at Mapletown High School, for receiving recognition in a statewide essay contest aimed at having more students involved in government.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) announced funding has been secured for a pair of fire departments in Washington County.
SMITHFIELD – Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa (R-Fayette) and Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) will host a public town hall regarding the proposed Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link transmission line associated with NextEra Energy.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) today announced fire and emergency response organizations in the 50th Legislative District have been awarded $400,262 in grants from the state.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $53.26 billion budget proposal for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) announced a total of nearly $2.1 million in state funding has been awarded to critical infrastructure projects in the 50th District.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington), a strong advocate of Pennsylvania agriculture and youth development, is proud to highlight two projects through the California Area School District that will receive state grant money to grow agricultural education and workforce development.
HARRISBURG – Continuing his advocacy for fairness in women’s sports, Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) is inviting people to join the “Defending Our Daughters” campaign to show support for the Commonwealth’s female athletes.
GREENE COUNTY – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) today announced nearly $200,000 in state funding has been awarded for a critical transportation infrastructure project in Greene County through the Multimodal Transportation Fund.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) announced $750,000 in state funding had been awarded to municipalities in the 50th District. The money comes from the statewide Local Share Account (LSA), which is supported by gaming revenues.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) announced nearly $420,000 has been awarded to nonprofits serving residents in Greene and Washington counties. The money comes through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP), a tax credit initiative that encourages businesses to invest in projects that strengthen communities and improve quality of life for residents.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) celebrated Madeline Loring, a fourth grade teacher at Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School in the Jefferson-Morgan School District, for being named Pennsylvania’s Teacher of the Year.
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