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What a beautiful honor it was this morning to have Pastor Jack Munley down in Harrisburg to lead the Senate in our opening prayer.

As we kicked off the 2025-26 session in the Pennsylvania Senate, I was proud to speak and second the nomination of Senator Kim Ward once more as President Pro Tempore. As the highest-ranking senator, the President Pro Tempore appoints committee members, refers legislation to the appropriate committees for consideration, and presides over the Senate when the Lieutenant Governor is unavailable.

I’m pleased to share that the Senate Urban Affairs Committee has unanimously advanced my bill, Senate Bill 979 — the Reinvestment in Housing Act.

I am happy to share my legislation SB 507, Midwifery Modernization in Pennsylvania, passed out of the full senate yesterday in a 49-1 floor vote! This legislation will amend the Medical Practice Act of 1985 to establish a certified midwife license.

Today I had the honor of recognizing Rob O’Donnell of Lackawanna County as our Guest Chaplain in Harrisburg, as he led off our session with a beautiful prayer.

Senate Majority Policy Committee | Valley View High School Auditorium, 1 Columbus Drive, Archbald, PA

Senate Community, Economic, and Recreational Development Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing

Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Development Committee | Room 461, MCB

Sen. Brown | East Wing Rotunda

Senator Rosemary Brown questions Secretary Valerie Arkoosh during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Human Services (Part 2).

Senator Rosemary Brown questions Secretary Valerie Arkoosh during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Human Services.

Senator Rosemary Brown questions PEMA Director Randy Padfield and Fire Commissioner Thomas Cook during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the PA Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the State Office of Fire Commissioner.

Senator Rosemary Brown questions PEMA Director Randy Padfield and Fire Commissioner Thomas Cook during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the PA Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the State Office of Fire Commissioner.

Senator Rosemary Brown questions Secretary Rick Siger during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). Senator Brown is the chair of the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee.

Senator Rosemary Brown questions Secretary Rick Siger during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). Senator Brown is the chair of the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee.

Senator Rosemary Brown questions Secretary Russell Redding during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Agriculture.

Senator Rosemary Brown questions Secretary Russell Redding during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Agriculture.

Senator Rosemary Brown questions Acting Secretary Carrie Rowe during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Education.

Senator Rosemary Brown questions Acting Secretary Carrie Rowe during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Education.

Senator Rosemary Brown questions Acting Secretary Carrie Rowe during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Education.