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E-news Updates – August 4, 2023
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]
E-news Updates – July 21, 2023
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]
E-news Updates – July 14, 2023
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]
E-news Updates – June 30, 2023
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]
E-news Update – June 23, 2023
In this Update: District of Character Harrisburg Update Senate Bill Fights Porch Pirating Senate Approves Expanding Access to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners Women Veterans to Benefit from Health Care Task Force Around the 40th District of Character Harrisburg Update Two of my legislative initiatives saw movement this week – both in support of families who […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – June 15, 2023
In this Update: District of Character General Fund Tax Revenues Below Estimate Again Watch Out for This Rental Scam Helping Nonprofits and Local Governments Stretch Investment Dollars Around the 40th District District of Character General Fund Tax Revenues Below Estimate Again Each month, the Senate Appropriations Committee prepares an update about the state’s financial health. The […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – June 9, 2023
In this Update: District of Character Notre Dame Retirements Simplifying Government, Ensuring Adequate Funding for Roads and Bridges State Would Automatically Return Unclaimed Property Under Bill Approved by Senate Coffee with Chief Guy Salerno Working Animal Appreciation Day Free Junior Game Warden Camps Offered Across PA Around the 40th Senate District District of Character Notre […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – June 2, 2023
In this Update: District of Character Congratulations Graduates! Hazardous Waste Disposal Helping Communities Fight Illegal Dumps Grants Available for Emergency Service Training Centers DELAYED: Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Vouchers Around the 40th District District of Character Congratulations Graduates! Extending a sincere congratulations to all the college and high school graduates this year. Wishing you […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – May 26, 2023
In this Update: District of Character Honoring the Sacrifice of Our Fallen Soldiers Electric Prices to Adjust June 1 Grants Available to Municipal Fire Departments Farmers Market Vouchers Available to Eligible Seniors Around the 40th District District of Character Honoring the Sacrifice of Our Fallen Heroes Monday marks the solemn occasion of Memorial Day, when […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – May 19, 2023
In this Update: District of Character Monthly Appropriations Update Hints at Moderation of State Revenues Working to Strengthen Pennsylvania Win $5,290 to Celebrate 529 Day National Safe Boating Week: May 20-26 Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children Around the 40th Senate District District of Character Monthly Appropriations Update Hints at Moderation of State […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – May 12, 2023
In this Update: District of Character Celebrating Mother’s Day Distracted Driving Initiative Passes Transportation Committee Senate Acts to Reduce Regulatory Burdens on Taxpayers and Job Creators Senate Approves Measure to Improve Personal Financial Literacy Measure Boosting Support for PA Veterans Approved by Senate Legislation Expanding Access to Breast Cancer Screenings Signed Into Law Recognizing Police […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – May 5, 2023
In this Update: District of Character Sen. Brown Advocates for AEDs in School Sports – Speaks at Project ADAM Visit my District Offices! Recognizing National Mental Health Awareness Month Grants to Improve Access to Healthy Food Preventing Tax Increases and Keeping Tax Dollars Local Around the 40th Senate District District of Character Sen. Brown Advocates for […] [Read More]