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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]
E-news Updates – October 10, 2025
Standing Up for Fiscal Responsibility and Real Leadership I want to be clear – I will not support a budget that knowingly sets you up for a tax increase. At the same time, I fully understand the many needs that exist across our Commonwealth. Let’s start with the basics: Earlier this year, Governor Shapiro proposed […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – October 3, 2025
Brown Launches All-New Veterans E-Newsletter On Monday, I proudly introduced my new monthly Veterans E-Newsletter! This dedicated newsletter will serve as a direct resource for our veterans, active-duty service members, and their families here in Pennsylvania. Our veterans have given so much to protect our freedoms, and it is our responsibility to ensure they have […] [Read More]
News for Veterans
Welcome to my All-New Veterans E-Newsletter I am proud to introduce my new monthly Veterans E-Newsletter! This dedicated newsletter will serve as a direct resource for our veterans, active-duty service members, and their families here in Pennsylvania. Our veterans have given so much to protect our freedoms, and it is our responsibility to ensure they […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – September 26, 2025
Brown’s Bill Expanding Maternal Health Care Approved by Committee I am pleased to share that my legislation, Senate Bill 507, which would establish a certified midwife license in Pennsylvania, was recently approved by the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee. This marks an important step forward in addressing gaps in maternal health care across […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – September 19, 2025
Creating Responsibility and Transparency for Data Center Development Local governments are on the front lines of decision-making that directly impacts data center development. They determine zoning, land use, and ultimately where large facilities like data centers can be located. Because of this responsibility, it is critical that they have the tools and information necessary to make […] [Read More]
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]