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News for Veterans – April 2026
Measure Protecting Veterans’ Benefits Advances The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee approved legislation to protect veterans from individuals and organizations who charge excessive fees and engage in predatory practices on those applying for and receiving benefits. Senate Bill 1209, which I am a co-sponsor, would require certain people to annually register with the […] [Read More]
Mental Health Matters – April 2026
Senate Mental Health Caucus: Mental Health Matters DID YOU KNOW THERE IS PEER SUPPORT? BUILDING ONE CONNECTION AT A TIME Mental health support and strong community partnerships are essential components of Pennsylvania’s behavioral health system. In this month’s Mental Health Matters, we highlight the Pennsylvania Peer Support Coalition (PaPSC), an organization making a meaningful difference […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – April 3, 2026
Brown, PennDOT Announce SR247/SR48 Safety Updates If you live or drive on SR247 and SR348 in Jefferson Township, you know of the safety concerns of restricted trucks traveling on this road. Please know that I have been working diligently with the amazing assistance of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 4-0 Executive Jonathan Eboli, our […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – March 27, 2026
Brown, Lawmakers Push Protective Pet Cremation Legislation In Harrisburg this week, I joined my fellow colleagues Senator Camera Bartolotta, Senator Nick Pisciottano and Senator Lisa Boscola to speak on Senate Bill 950 and the importance of protecting our pets. The legislation, Senate Bill 950, would establish standards, increase oversight, and ensure transparency in the pet […] [Read More]
News for Veterans – March 2026
Veterans Temporary Assistance Program The Pennsylvania Department of Veterans Affairs (DMVA) administers the Veterans Temporary Assistance (VTA) Program which provides temporary financial assistance up to $1,600 for necessities including food, shelter, fuel and clothing within a 12-month period to eligible veterans and their beneficiaries who reside in Pennsylvania. To be eligible, veterans must have served […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – March 20, 2026
Brown Invites Local Students to Participate in Essay Contest As we prepare to celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary, I am pleased to offer a unique opportunity for a high school student in the 40th Senatorial District to take part in a special Pennsylvania Senate Ceremonial Meeting in partnership with America250PA. One student will be selected […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – March 13, 2026
Wildcat Ridge Conditional Use Hearing in Archbald This week, I attended the Wildcat Ridge conditional use hearing in Archbald to listen directly to residents and fully understand the concerns surrounding the proposed project. Unfortunately, public comment was cut short before I had the opportunity to speak. Regardless, hearing directly from residents during the public comment […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – March 6, 2026
Senate Budget Hearings in Harrisburg Conclude Over the past two weeks, as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I have been in Harrisburg to review the Governor’s proposed $53.3 billion state budget, which would increase spending by $2.7 billion, or 5.4%, over the current fiscal year. These hearings are an important part of the […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – February 27, 2026
Brown Presses DEP on Fast-Tracked Data Center Projects Last week, I announced my support for a temporary moratorium on new data center development and introduced my “Residents First” legislative package to ensure stronger safeguards are in place as our region faces increasing large-scale proposals. After multiple public hearings and hundreds of conversations with residents, industry […] [Read More]
E-news Update – February 20, 2026
Brown Introduces “Residents First” Data Center Legislative Package Over the past several months, our region has increasingly been targeted for large-scale data center development. While final approvals of any development lie with local governments under Pennsylvania law, I believe that legislative action at the state level is also appropriate to protect the interests of our […] [Read More]
Senate Mental Health Caucus: Mental Health Matters
Senate Mental Health Caucus: Mental Health Matters Mental health funding has been a priority of discussion the Senate Mental Health Caucus and we have advocated for increased funding to meet demand. While there is still much to do, this mental health funding overview shows that there has been a continued effort on the part of […] [Read More]
News for Veterans – February, 2026
Improving Health Care Outcomes for Veterans To enhance health care outcomes for Pennsylvania veterans, a bipartisan legislative package has been introduced in the Senate designed to better equip health care providers and practitioners with information regarding their veteran patients and special risks to their health. As noted in a study conducted by a legislative task […] [Read More]