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E-news Updates – September 25, 2026
Brown’s Work with the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women As a member of the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women, and through my legislative initiatives, I have worked to advance important policy that support women, mothers and families across Pennsylvania. This year, my Midwifery Modernization legislation, Senate Bill 507, was signed into law following five years […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – September 18, 2026
Brown’s Strong Advocacy for the Three-Year Data Center Moratorium Land-use decisions in Pennsylvania are generally made at the local level. However, concerns surrounding the lack of preparedness, information and understanding of the significant impacts associated with data center development have led me to strongly support a three-year statewide moratorium until adequate protections are in place. […] [Read More]
News for Veterans – September 2026
New Law Connects Families with VA Burial Benefits Under a new law, Act 42 of 2026, families of a deceased service person being buried or cremated in Pennsylvania after September 18th will receive contact information for their county veterans affairs office from funeral directors and cemeteries. County directors of veterans affairs will also be notified […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – September 11, 2026
25 Years Later: Remembering September 11th Many of us remember exactly where we were 25 years ago today, when the world was forever changed on 9/11. I can’t quite comprehend how quickly these 25 years have gone, and I often think about how 9/11 could have really happened. How could hatred and an evil ideology […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – September 4, 2026
Leading on Affordability in the Pennsylvania Senate I understand we are all facing higher costs for groceries, utilities, housing, and everyday needs. In my work as your Senator, I remain committed to advancing fiscally responsible policies that protect taxpayers, strengthen our economy, and help make living more affordable. In the state Senate, I helped advance […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – August 28, 2026
Let’s Talk About Affordability and Why Electricity Costs Remain High In the video above, I provide a detailed overview of Pennsylvania’s electricity landscape. Across my district, I am consistently asked why electric bills continue to rise. It is a complex issue, so I wanted to break down the factors driving these costs in a clear […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – August 21, 2026
Why Supporting our Schools Should Support the Taxpayer Educating our children is one of the most important responsibilities we have in state government and should not be taken lightly. This responsibility is a duty clearly defined in our state’s constitution. Article III, Section 14 reads: “The General Assembly shall provide for the maintenance and support of a thorough and […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – August 14, 2026
Investing in Roads Across the 40th District In the recent state budget, I was pleased to support additional funding for Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance and road improvements, and we are slated to see the following investment take place throughout the 40th Senate District. In Monroe County, projects include the following: Paving SR 209 […] [Read More]
News for Veterans – August 2026
State Budget Supports Veterans and Their Families On July 12th, I voted to finalize the 2026-27 Pennsylvania state budget that included creating and enhancing programs and services aimed at assisting Pennsylvania’s veterans and their families such as: Providing a 6.3% increase for tuition assistance to children of honorably discharged veterans who have service-connected disabilities and […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – August 7, 2026
Legislation that Matters for You I’m excited to launch a new series, Throwback Thursdays, across all my social media channels! Each Thursday, I’ll be taking a look back at some of my most significant legislation I’ve been proud to sponsor and help enact into law during my time representing you in the 40th Senatorial District. […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – July 31, 2026
Protecting Victims and Your Public Safety As Pennsylvania residents, you deserve laws that protect you and your families, protect victims and keep dangerous criminals off our streets. It’s common sense. While the Senate worked to do this, the PA House of Representatives chose inaction, politics and prioritized criminals over our everyday residents. What does this […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – July 24, 2026
Brown’s Senior Expo Connects Hundreds of Residents with Valuable Resources One of my favorite events each year is our Annual Senior Expo, and I was delighted to welcome so many members of our community to Swiftwater Elementary Center for this year’s event. The expo brought together over 80 vendors of local organizations and service providers, […] [Read More]