Archive for Legislative Affairs

Brown Encourages Residents to Take Legislative Survey

Nov 10, 2011 No Comments by PBJ

Questionnaire available at RepBrown.com or at district office in East Stroudsburg

Harrisburg, PA – In an effort to allow residents of the 189th District to voice their opinions on the major issues taking shape within the Pennsylvania House of Representatives,…

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Scavello Supports Legislation to Ban Texting While Driving

Nov 01, 2011 No Comments by PBJ

Harrisburg, PA – Rep. Mario Scavello (R-Monroe) today voted in support of legislation to ban texting while driving.  The House voted 188-7 to approve Senate Bill 314.

The bill would make it a primary offense

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Pennsylvania Home Energy Loan Program Lowers Rates for Flood Victims

Oct 13, 2011 No Comments by PBJ

Harrisburg, PA – Special lower interest rates from the Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) are now available for homeowners in flood-affected counties, Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) announced today.

Pennsylvania homeowners in communities affected by either Hurricane Irene or…

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Proposal to Enhance Safety for Teen Drivers Passes House

Oct 03, 2011 No Comments by PBJ

Legislation to improve training, seatbelt law on way to governor’s desk

Harrisburg, PA – Legislation that seeks to improve highway safety by enhancing the state’s Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) law is on its way to the governor, said Reps. Mario…

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Legislators to Hold Senior Citizens’ Expo for Pike County

Sep 14, 2011 No Comments by PBJ

Milford, PA – On Thursday, Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rep. Mike Peifer (R-Monroe/Pike/Wayne) and Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) will hold a Senior Expo at the Dingman Township Volunteer Fire Department located at 680 Log Tavern…

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Scavello, Brown to Hold Senior Expo on July 25

Jul 19, 2011 No Comments

MT. POCONO – Rep. Mario M. Scavello (R-Monroe) will co-host his 10th annual Senior Citizen Expo with Rep. Rosemary Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) on Monday, July 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pocono Mountain East Senior High School, Pocono…

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Brown’s Proposal Levels Playing Field for Fernwood’s Quest for Resort License

Jun 30, 2011 No Comments

Harrisburg, PA – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) allowing a Category 3 resort gaming license to be located within 15 miles of another gaming facility was approved by the Gaming Oversight Committee on June 28.

Current law…

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