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E-news Updates – July 18, 2025
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 […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – July 11, 2025
Expanding Rooftop Solar to Cut Costs and Strengthen Our Energy Future As energy costs continue to rise and demand increases across Pennsylvania, we must take smart, strategic steps to expand our energy capacity without putting additional burdens on taxpayers or sacrificing open space. Senator Nick Miller and I have partnered on bipartisan legislation to establish […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – July 3, 2025
Progress Update for 2025-26 State Budget This week marked the deadline to pass the 2025–2026 state budget in Harrisburg. While progress has been made, critical pieces needed to fully fund essential government operations remain under negotiation as work continues toward a final agreement. The Governor’s $51.5 billion proposal represents a 7.5% increase in state spending—$3.6 […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – June 27, 2025
The Beat Will Go On: Senate Approves Brown’s AED Safety Bill This week, the Senate passed legislation I’ve championed to help schools across Pennsylvania prevent tragic deaths from sudden cardiac arrest among student athletes. Senate Bill 375 would require schools to have automated external defibrillators (AEDs) available at all PIAA-sanctioned athletic events and practices. It […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – June 20, 2025
Bill Targeting Rise of Deepfake Scams Approved by Senate The Senate unanimously voted to stem the rise of “deepfakes” and other forms of digital impersonation by treating them as forgeries punishable by law. Technology enables individuals to create convincing images, audio and video of others – often without consent – that are nearly indistinguishable from […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – June 13, 2025
Brown’s Bill Passes Senate Education Committee, Moves to Senate for Vote Earlier this week in Harrisburg, my legislation, Senate Bill 375, passed out of the Senate Education Committee and will now make its way to the full Senate for a vote. As someone who has long championed increased AED access, I continue to advocate for […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – June 6, 2025
Paul Miller’s Law Now in Effect in Pennsylvania After more than a decade of advocacy, Paul Miller’s Law is now officially in effect in Pennsylvania—marking a major step forward in improving roadway safety across the Commonwealth. This law, named in honor of Paul Miller, is the result of a 12-year effort to address distracted driving […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – May 30, 2025
Paul Miller’s Law: A Victory for Public Safety, 12 Years in the Making This week, I stood alongside Secretary Mike Carroll of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), public safety advocates, and the Miller family to recognize the enactment of Paul Miller’s Law—Act 18 of 2024, which officially takes effect on June 5. As the […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – May 23, 2025
Remembering the Fallen on Memorial Day “Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.” – Unknown This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Because of […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – May 16, 2025
Supporting Home Improvement Without an Immediate Tax Increase Many homeowners take pride in maintaining and improving their properties—whether it’s repairing a roof, adding a deck, or making other needed upgrades. Unfortunately, under Pennsylvania’s current property tax system, even modest improvements can lead to a reassessment and higher property taxes. To address this, I’ve introduced the […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – May 9, 2025
Renewing the Call for Lifesaving Cardiac Preparedness Legislation This week at the Capitol, I was proud to stand alongside survivors, advocates, fellow legislators, and members of the Smart Heart Sports Coalition to renew my call for the passage of Senate Bill 375—legislation I’ve introduced to better protect our students and school communities from sudden cardiac […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – May 2, 2025
Investing in Child Care Means Investing in Pennsylvania’s Future This week, I joined the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women, parents, educators, and local leaders, at Tiny Steps Child Care Center in Honesdale to highlight the need for continued investment in Pennsylvania’s child care system. Access to affordable, high-quality child care is not a partisan issue—it’s […] [Read More]