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E-news Updates – November 15, 2024
Brown’s Legislation to Bolster EMS and Fire Funding Flexibility Becomes Law I’m pleased to share that my legislative package to expand funding flexibility for emergency medical services (EMS) and fire departments has officially been signed into law. These new laws update Pennsylvania’s municipal codes to help address critical financial challenges in EMS and fire staffing. […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – November 8, 2024
Route 611 is Open to Traffic! I’m pleased to announce that Route 611 from Delaware Water Gap to Portland is now open to traffic, thanks to the hard work and collaboration of local, state, and federal partners. After nearly two years, Route 611 has reopened the roadway in a single-lane configuration controlled by traffic signals, […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – November 1, 2024
Brown Secures Nearly $4 Million for Critical Community Investments I’m excited to announce nearly $4 million in state funding awarded to community projects in northeastern Pennsylvania funded through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). These grants are focused on enhancing public resources, boosting local business growth, strengthening health care infrastructure, and expanding educational facilities—all vital […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – October 18, 2024
Working to Prevent Further Delays on Glenbrook Bridge Project The Glenbrook bridge has been closed since August 2020 due to damage from Tropical Storm Isaias. While construction began in October 2022, there have been challenges with obtaining permits and managing environmental restrictions. The residents of our community have shown great patience, but I know frustration […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – October 11, 2024
Brown’s Bill Advancing Alzheimer’s Support Heads to Governor’s Desk I’m proud to announce that Senate Bill 840, which I sponsored to support families affected by Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD), has passed the General Assembly and is now on its way to the Governor’s desk. This legislation establishes a permanent ADRD Division and Advisory […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – October 4, 2024
Brown Launches New Voter FAQ Webpage to Clarify Pennsylvania Election Processes I’m excited to announce the launch of a comprehensive FAQ webpage I have created to help answer your most common questions about Pennsylvania’s election process. Civic engagement and secure elections are the bedrock of our Republic. When citizens actively participate and voting is conducted […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – September 27, 2024
Strengthening Emergency Services Funding This week, I’m excited to share that a package of bills I’ve been working on has passed unanimously out of the House Local Government Committee. These bills aim to give municipalities, who are facing increasing demands and financial challenges, greater flexibility in funding emergency medical services (EMS) and fire companies. Currently, […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – September 20, 2024
Lackawanna County Senior Expo: A Successful Event for Our Community Last week, I had the pleasure of co-hosting the Lackawanna County Senior Expo alongside the Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging and my colleagues in the House and Senate. The event was a wonderful opportunity for seniors to connect with local resources and services, and […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – September 13, 2024
Delivering Results: Senator Brown Publishes Complete List of Passed Laws Since being elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2010 and later to the Pennsylvania State Senate in 2022, I have worked diligently to remain accessible, dedicated, and a common-sense problem-solver for our community. I am proud to have successfully passed several bipartisan laws […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – September 6, 2024
Travel Advisory: Interstate 80, Exit 308 Project – Lincoln Avenue Closure Starting today, Friday, September 6, 2024, Lincoln Avenue will be fully closed to allow for continued work on the bridge construction as part of the Interstate 80, Exit 308 project. This closure will affect both Northbound and Southbound traffic on Lincoln Avenue, which has […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – August 30, 2024
No Construction on Route 80 This Labor Day Weekend! While we are always thankful for road improvements, I do not support the construction on Route 80 during peak weekend travel. I want you to be aware I requested the construction halt for the Labor Day holiday weekend. Therefore, you will not see construction this weekend. […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – August 23, 2024
Collaboration, Research and Development Critical to Combatting Alzheimer’s This week, I published an op-ed to highlight the urgent need to address the growing impact of Alzheimer’s disease, which currently affects over 280,000 Pennsylvanians aged 65 and older, with that number only expected to grow. To improve how our state manages Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders […] [Read More]