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E-news Updates – September 12, 2025
State Budget Stalemate, Part II: New Revenue, Same Deficit. The delay in passing Pennsylvania’s budget is disrupting schools, local governments, and vital services that rely on state funding. To prevent further harm, a month ago, the Senate passed a short-term budget identical to last year’s to keep money flowing. I supported this responsible step. Unfortunately, […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – September 5, 2025
State Budget Stalemate – We Must Act Responsibly The delayed passage of Pennsylvania’s full state budget is already creating real-world consequences for our communities. Service providers, local governments, and school districts are facing disruptions because they don’t have access to the funding they rely on to serve our residents. That’s why the Senate recently passed […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – August 29, 2025
Update on East Stroudsburg Exit 308 on I-80 As we all know, there has been ongoing work at Exit 308 along I-80 in East Stroudsburg for an extended period of time now. I want to share some important updates on this project: When I-80 was first built in the Stroudsburg area in 1970 as part […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – August 22, 2025
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 […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – August 15, 2025
Policy Committee Holds Hearing on Data Centers in the 40th District This week, I was pleased to welcome the Senate Majority Policy Committee and Chairman Senator David Argall to the 40th District, along with Senator Lisa Baker and many other Senators who joined remotely, including Senators Lynda Culver, Judy Ward, Dawn Keefer, Doug Mastriano, and […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – August 8, 2025
Brown to Host Public Hearing on Data Centers in the Commonwealth In response to increasing interest and questions from residents about data center development in our region, I’ve invited the Senate Majority Policy Committee to host a public hearing in our district. As this complex issue continues to evolve, so does the need for clear, […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – August 1, 2025
Brown Announces Data Center Education Policy Hearing Recently, conversations around data center development have become more frequent. The topic is appearing in local headlines, at community meetings, and in communications to me raised by residents across our district. As this complex issue continues to evolve, so does the need for clear, reliable information and meaningful […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – July 25, 2025
2025 Senior Expo – Success! This week, I was proud to host my annual Senior Expo, a favorite event of mine each year. With free admission, door prizes, health screenings, and a wide range of exhibitors, this event truly offers something for everyone. We welcomed hundreds of attendees and featured more than 90 vendors, including […] [Read More]
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]