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Brown Sponsors Resolution that Seeks to Protect Kids from Online Threats
It’s Social Media Safety and Parental Awareness Week in Pennsylvania – the first initiative of its kind in the U.S. A Senate resolution that I sponsored would address the alarming rise in online child exploitation and help schools, parents and community leaders promote education and prevention of internet dangers to children. Some resources include:
The resolution builds on recent legislative efforts to protect children from threats online. Act 125 of 2024 criminalized the creation and distribution of an intimate or sexual deepfake of a person and classified explicit deepfakes of minors as child sexual abuse material. Act 35 of 2025 classified digital impersonation and deepfakes as a form of criminal forgery giving law enforcement new tools to combat online abuse. Brown Speaks at Citizens Meeting on Data Centers
This week, I attended a panel discussion hosted by Citizens for a Healthy Jessup regarding data center development and concerns that residents of the area have. Joining me was Representative Kyle Mullins and other residents in Peckville to talk about the impact these centers have on our region. I appreciated the opportunity to speak with the residents in attendance. After the discussion, Rep. Mullins and I fielded questions from the audience with the panelists. Click here for a news report on the discussion. Public Transportation Trust Fund
A bill to fund transportation infrastructure and help improve the safety, accountability and stability of PA’s mass transit systems was approved by the Senate last week. This plan does not take any more money from taxpayers – it responsibly uses state funds that have been sitting idle. Importantly, there would be no impact on the General Fund, ensuring other critical programs aren’t threatened in the future. As amended by the Senate, HB 257 provides necessary additional funding in a way that protects taxpayers, improves safety on transit systems and implements new accountability measures. The legislation matches and exceeds the governor’s own funding proposal by providing $292.5 million to mass transit this year and another $300 million in the 2026-27 fiscal year. The plan provides the same amount of funding for roadway reconstruction, including for many roads the governor and PennDOT have overlooked. Scenes from the 40th District
This week’s photo winner comes courtesy of Regina, showcasing another example of 40th District beauty. Regina’s photo has been shared on my social media and posted to the 40th Senatorial District Photo Gallery. Interested in showcasing your photography skills? I am inviting residents of the 40th Senatorial District to share their photography and help capture the beauty and character of our community. Whether it’s a stunning landscape, a lively community event, or a cherished historical landmark, I encourage you to submit photos that highlight the unique aspects of our district, which includes parts of Lackawanna and Wayne counties, and all of Monroe County. Click here to submit your work and learn more. Improvements to Public Safety
Public safety is one of my top priorities, and the Senate has taken many important steps this year. We passed new laws closing a legal loophole to require sports officials and nonprofit volunteers and employees convicted of sexual assault to register as sexual offenders, and improving the enforcement of Protection from Abuse petitions. To boost fire protection, we enacted measures targeting Pennsylvania’s volunteer firefighter shortage, fixing issues with emergency services funding and making it less cumbersome for firefighters to obtain their certification. Legislation passed by the Senate and awaiting action in the House of Representatives includes a bill prohibiting non-monetary bail for the most dangerous individuals and cracking down on thieves using new technology to steal vehicles by spoofing key fobs. I’ll keep working hard to make our communities safe. You can review other measures we passed to increase public safety and address other subjects here. August is Back to School Month!
As we head into the late stretch of summer, children and parents across our area are preparing for the return to school. It’s a time filled with lots of excitement and more than a little nervousness. Please keep an eye out for more child pedestrians along the roads, particularly around bus stops. Here’s to a new year of learning and making memories, good luck to all! West End Fair Week!
This week has been West End Fair Week in Gilbert! My staff and I have had our table open everyday to serve you, and I have gotten in on the fun of the fair myself. Come for the food, games, and vendors…but stay for the entertainment! From junk car racing to a rodeo, and demolition derby, there’s fun for everyone. The fair is still open through tomorrow, so stop by to see us! For more information and an event listing, visit their website. Opening of Clymer Library’s Book Bench
I stopped at the Clymer Library for the unveiling of their beautiful “Book Bench”! The bench was crafted by Mark Paulson of Lake Ariel with the Wayne County Arts Alliance. A true piece of craftsmanship! This project is a wonderful way to celebrate our love of reading while also supporting our artists. I’m so proud to see our libraries continuing to serve as hubs for learning, service, and community connection.
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