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E-news Update – December 19, 2025
Successful Start for Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program The first year of the Grow PA program to help connect young people to in-demand careers in Pennsylvania have been a tremendous success, according to statistics from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). The Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program was created by the legislature last year […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – December 12, 2025
Tax Relief for Working Pennsylvanians The new state budget we passed includes the new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit, which provides meaningful relief for working families across the commonwealth. In a time when affordability is a top issue affecting Pennsylvanians, policies like this tax credit help relieve some of the financial burden on families. If you […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – December 5, 2025
New Traffic Pattern Coming to I-80 East Stroudsburg As part of the ongoing improvements at Exit 308 in East Stroudsburg, drivers should be aware of a key traffic shift beginning in December. This change is necessary to allow crews to safely set the beams for the new Prospect Street bridge and construct west bound roadway […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – November 26, 2025
Brown Honored by State Farm with Good Neighbor Auto Safety Champion Award I am truly honored to share that State Farm has selected me as one of only four nationwide recipients with the 2025 State Farm Good Neighbor Auto Safety Champion Award. This recognition highlights my work with the passage of Paul Miller’s Law, which […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – November 21, 2025
Balancing Priorities: Enacting the 2025–2026 State Budget The Pennsylvania General Assembly has enacted a $50.09 billion General Fund budget for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. While this is a larger overall budget number than I would have preferred, the final agreement came in $1.4 billion below the Governor’s original proposal, reflecting a willingness to compromise and […] [Read More]
News for Veterans – November, 2025
A Special Thank You to All Veterans We set aside Veterans Day to acknowledge and celebrate our fellow citizens who answered the call to serve in the military, securing and defending freedom we enjoy year-round. We owe a debt of gratitude to veterans locally and across this great nation. To all veterans, past and present, […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – November 7, 2025
A Special Thank You to All Veterans We set aside Veterans Day to acknowledge and celebrate our fellow citizens who answered the call to serve in the military, securing and defending freedom we enjoy year-round. We owe a debt of gratitude to veterans locally and across this great nation. To all veterans, past and present, […] [Read More]
Deadline to Register for Veterans Luncheon is Today!
Brown to Host Veterans Appreciation Luncheon Today is the final day to register for my Annual Veterans Appreciation & Informational Luncheon, and we are only a couple weeks away! Please join me at Trout Lake Retreats on Sunday November 16th and join your fellow brothers and sisters in arms as we honor and support all […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – October 31, 2025
Budget Update: Rainy Day Funds Aren’t for Everyday Use For the second time, the Senate has approved a state budget that respects taxpayers, protects our Commonwealth’s financial stability, and ensures counties, school districts, and other government partners receive the funding they need. I remain on 24-hour call to return to Harrisburg as final negotiations continue […] [Read More]
News for Veterans – October, 2025
Brown to Host Veterans Appreciation Luncheon We are only a few weeks away from my Annual Veterans Appreciation & Informational Luncheon! Please join me at Trout Lake Retreats on Sunday November 16th and join your fellow brothers and sisters in arms as we honor and support all veterans and their families of the 40th Senate […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – October 24, 2025
Brown’s Bill Supporting Mothers and Midwives Passes Senate This week the Senate passed my legislation, the Midwifery Modernization Act. This legislation is a critical step toward strengthening maternal health care in Pennsylvania. It updates the Medical Practice Act of 1985 by modernizing licensure requirements for certified midwives, improving collaboration between midwives and physicians, and updating […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – October 17, 2025
Brown Gives Budget Impasse Remarks Because the State Budget is still not completed, I wanted to give you all a quick update directly from me. You can also click here for a detailed recap of the state budget status. Expanding Coverage of Breast Cancer Screenings Earlier this year, the Senate passed a bill to expand […] [Read More]