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District of Character Brown Hosts Breakfast for Municipal Leaders Across the 40th Senate District This week, I hosted local government breakfasts for municipalities across the 40th Senatorial District – which includes Lackawanna, Monroe, and Wayne Counties. These breakfasts are a great opportunity to foster connections and dialog between municipalities, while ensuring an open line of […]  [Read More]

Encouraging Roadway Safety on RT 191 Following a recent tragedy involving a resident of Paradise Falls Lutheran Association, I hosted a community discussion with local leaders to garner public input and encourage roadway safety along Route 191 in Cresco. Our community is heartbroken over this devastating accident along Route 191 – I cannot stress enough […]  [Read More]

Happy Labor Day! I hope you have a great holiday weekend and relaxing Labor Day. I’m working with my colleagues to improve opportunities for workers and the families they support. Too many Pennsylvania citizens are fleeing the state for better jobs in other parts of the country. To reverse this troubling trend, the budget bill […]  [Read More]

In this Update: Lackawanna County Joint Senior Expo Senate to Reconvene to Work on Finalizing State Budget PA 529 Fees Waived Again New CDL Skills Test Intended to Attract More School Bus Drivers Out and About Listening to You Lackawanna County Joint Senior Expo Save the date for the Lackawanna County Joint Senior Expo! Hosted […]  [Read More]

Traffic Safety Grants Awarded This week, the state provided nearly $36 million in grants that will be used to relieve traffic in 77 Pennsylvania municipalities through traffic signal upgrades and measures to increase safety and mobility. I am pleased to announce two municipalities in the 40th district were recipients totaling $685,566. Blakely Borough received $472,479 […]  [Read More]

Brown Appointed to Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women Last week, I was sworn into the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women along with 26 other members from across the Commonwealth. The purpose of the Commission is to identify issues primarily experienced by women and work on solutions to address them. The Commission accomplishes this through information […]  [Read More]

Expanding The Property Tax Rent Rebate for Seniors This week, I attended the bill signing of House Bill 1100, which expands Pennsylvania’s Property Tax Rent Rebate program. My office files hundreds of rebates for constituents every year – working to keep our seniors on a fixed income in their homes. This expansion will allow an […]  [Read More]

2023 Senior Expo Draws Hundreds This week, I hosted the annual 2023 Senior Expo – offering dozens of senior service vendors and resources to the attendees. So appreciative of the many organizations and individuals who made this event a success. First, thank you to Pocono Mountain School District and their staff for coordinating alongside my […]  [Read More]

Emergency Funding Requires Emergency Action The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and I secured $3.5 million in emergency funding in January and we have been working diligently behind the scenes to acquire the necessary permits and specialized labor to address the safety concerns on Route 611 – which has been closed since December due to […]  [Read More]

In this Update: Happy Independence Day District of Character Work Continues on a New State Budget Senate Works to Reunite Missing Children with Their Families Around the 40th District Happy Independence Day This Fourth of July marks 247 years since the 13 American colonies signed the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia to break free from […]  [Read More]