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Brown Receives Healthcare Trailblazer Award

What an honor to be recognized by City & State Pennsylvania as a 2026 Trailblazer in Healthcare  for my work to expand access to maternal healthcare across Pennsylvania.

This year, my midwifery modernization legislation was signed into law, which updates licensure requirements for certified midwives, improves collaboration with physicians, and expands prescription authority in certain circumstances, including the treatment of substance use disorders. These updates will help ensure women and families have access to safe, high-quality care throughout pregnancy and postpartum recovery.

The law also aims to address healthcare shortages in rural and underserved communities by expanding the number of trained professionals available to provide maternal care services.

Thank you to City & State Pennsylvania for this recognition and congratulations to all the honorees, including Rep Ann Flood and Rep Gina Curry, with whom I serve on the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women. Their important work in healthcare was also recognized this week.

Brown Fights Against Data Center Development

As a reminder, I’m the ONLY legislator in Harrisburg to have initiated a vote on a three-year statewide moratorium on data center development.

During a Senate Local Government Committee meeting, I offered an amendment to gut and replace Senate Bill 1345 with the moratorium language Senator Katie Muth and I sponsor in Senate Bill 1359.

Honoring Polycystic Kidney Disease Month

This week in Harrisburg, I introduced Senate Resolution 365, designating September 2026 as Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Month in Pennsylvania.

This is a cause that hits close to home for me. Several members of my family have been impacted by PKD and, thankfully, received successful kidney transplants from fellow family members.

PKD is a chronic genetic disease that causes fluid-filled cysts to develop in the kidneys and can lead to serious complications, including kidney failure. I’m proud to bring this resolution forward in honor of the many Pennsylvanians impacted by PKD, including members of my own family. I hope it helps shine a light on this disease and encourages greater awareness, research and access to care.

Brown to Host Veterans Appreciation Luncheon

I will once again be hosting my Veterans Appreciation & Informational Luncheon on November 15th at Trout Lake. Join your fellow brothers and sisters in arms as we honor and support all veterans and families of the 40^th Senate District.

Veterans, their spouses or a guest are invited to attend this appreciation event.

RSVP is required!

50 Years of Voting in Wayne County

Yesterday was a great day to honor the new inductees to the Wayne County Voter Hall of Fame for those who have voted in 50 consecutive elections.

Congratulations to all 13 honorees on this amazing civil achievement, especially those from the 40^th Senate District!

• Patricia Chapman
• Donna Heberling
• Harry Howell
• Eileen & James Kohn
• Ernest Miller
• David Soete

Sonya Cole: Community Service Champion

East Stroudsburg Salvation Army held their annual Harvest Festival last night at The Stroudsmoor by Wedgewood Weddings. We were also able to honor and celebrate one of the very best among us, Sonya Cole, as she received the 11^th Annual Ann and Joseph Farda Community Service Award!

I was proud to offer Sonya, and her son Kelly Lewis, a Citation from the Senate of Pennsylvania for this momentous occasion!

Greeting Homeschool Students in Harrisburg

I had some very special visitors down in Harrisburg this week come to see me! Thank you to Penelope Verdon and her wonderful group of homeschoolers for coming down for a tour of the capitol, such a treat!