|
|||
Senator Brown’s 2025 Senior Expo This Tuesday!
I will once again be hosting my annual Senior Expo at Swiftwater Elementary School this Tuesday July 22nd from 9 AM to 1 PM! This event promises something for everyone – with free admission, door prizes and health screenings, too! Exhibitors from state and federal government agencies and non-profit organizations will be on hand to assist you with anything you may need. If there are any questions regarding this event, please feel free to reach out to my office for answers. I very much look forward to seeing you all there! State Budget Update
The Senate convened for session in Harrisburg this week as we continue to work on the 2025-26 state budget process. Our discussions with the House of Representatives and the governor continue to advance toward a final solution. While progress has been made, critical pieces needed to fully fund essential government operations remain under negotiation as work continues toward a final agreement. Despite the challenges of a divided legislature, I remain committed to advocating for a responsible, transparent budget that invests in core services, protects taxpayers, and avoids a fiscal cliff. I’ll continue working with my colleagues to finalize a plan that supports our communities while keeping Pennsylvania on solid financial footing. Expanding Access to Lifesaving Naloxone, Making Prescription Drug Costs More Transparent
Legislation has been signed into law to give EMS personnel permanent authority to leave behind naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, at the scene of an overdose. This will offer families a critical tool to prevent future emergencies. Act 34 of 2025 ensures that families and caregivers are equipped to respond immediately to another overdose if needed. It also improves transparency and access within Pennsylvania’s health care system by:
Legislation to Address Pennsylvania’s Shortage of CPAs Signed into Law
A Senate measure aimed at alleviating the growing shortage of certified public accountants (CPAs) in Pennsylvania has been signed into law, to ensure the commonwealth has enough of these professionals so critical to the everyday economy. Senate Bill 719, now Act 27 of 2025, provides an alternative pathway to CPA licensure by allowing candidates to qualify with 120 credit hours of education and two years of professional experience, rather than the current 150-credit-hour requirement and one year of experience. Candidates must still pass the CPA exam to be licensed. The new pathway is designed to reduce financial and time burdens on aspiring accountants without compromising professional standards. The law also streamlines the process for qualified out-of-state accountants to practice in Pennsylvania without obtaining a separate state certificate or permit. Watch Out for Scammers Posing as State Employees
Older Pennsylvanians are being targeted by emails from scammers posing as state employees requesting payments necessary to access a non-existent inheritance. In an incident reported to commonwealth officials, an older Pennsylvanian received an email from a generic account resembling an official state email address and claiming to be a representative of a credit union. Don’t respond or click on any links! Report any incidents like this by phone at 1-866-PAComplaint or online. Olyphant Neighborhood Watch Donates AED to Junior Spartans
Olyphant Neighborhood Watch donated a lifesaving automated external defibrillator (AED) to the Mid Valley Junior Spartans Olyphant Lions last week in a beautiful example of community strength. I personally thank all members of the Neighborhood Watch for taking this initiative to improve the safety of our children and the community. This is a cause near and dear to me, as my long-time legislation is currently awaiting House approval after being passed in the Senate. My legislation would help schools across PA prevent tragic deaths from sudden cardiac arrest among student athletes by ensuring access to AEDs and improving emergency response protocols. Senator Brown Hosts Successful Document Shredding Event
I gladly share that my Document Shredding Event last week was a great success for constituents. This free paper shredding event was designed to help you all safely dispose of sensitive documents and prevent identity theft. A special thank you again to Purple Paper Eaters Document Destruction Service and Pocono Township for another very successful document shredding event! Please be on the lookout for more opportunities such as this in the future. Honoring Newest Eagle Scout Landyn Hinton
A huge round of applause and warmest congratulations to Landyn Hinton for achieving the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. We celebrated his unwavering perseverance, dedication and steadfast commitment to skill achievement today at his ceremony, as well as his laser-like focus on strong character development and building our world and community. All the best for personal & professional successes, Landyn! Congratulations to Limousines for Less on 40 Years of Business
Congratulations to Limousines for Less, Inc. on 40 spectacular years of business here in Monroe County! I presented a Senate Citation to Joy, Joyce, and Todd for their amazing accomplishment, thanking them for being a long-time staple of our community!
|
|||
|
|||
Want to change how you receive these emails? 2025 © Senate of Pennsylvania | https://senatorbrown40.com | Privacy Policy |
