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SENATE TEAM 40 🎉 Public Servants in Action! Dedicated to serving you everyday across the 40th District. 🇺🇸😊

If you’ve traveled east on RT80 through Tannersville recently, you may have noticed the rough transition onto the bridge. I’ve talked to PennDOT, and I’m pleased to share that repairs are anticipated to begin Tuesday, May 27 during the evening. 🚧 Thank you for your patience! 👏

PA’s new distracted driving law takes effect one week from today, banning the use of interactive mobile devices while driving in the Commonwealth. Here’s what you need to know: bit.ly/paulmillerslaw.

Quick stop between meetings at Café Duet in Stroudsburg for a coffee and a catch-up with Mackenzie. ☕️ It was a bit dreary outside, but the cozy vibe here always lifts the mood. ✨

A new law authored by Senator Rosemary Brown (R-40) is in effect making it illegal to use a hand-held cell phone while driving in PA. The aim is to reduce distracted driving crashes, which took 49 PA lives last year. Learn more about the law here: bit.ly/4jqBTGu

Last week in Monroe Co., PA Secretary of Transportation, @pastatepolice, Senator Rosemary Brown (R-40) & EileenWoelkersMiller reminded drivers to put down the phone and that Paul Miller’s Law has taken effect. The new law makes it illegal to use a hand-held cell phone when driving. More: pa.gov/agencies/pennd….

To prevent student athlete deaths from sudden cardiac arrest, the Senate passed Senator Rosemary Brown (R-40)’s bill requiring schools to have an automated external defibrillator (AED) present at sporting events. ℹ️ More info ➡️ bit.ly/4nlT3YY

Before each Senate voting session, we begin with prayer. 🙏 This moment we reflect, unify, and ground ourselves in service. Monday I was honored to offer the opening prayer. ❤️ May we always be guided by wisdom, compassion, and a shared commitment to the people of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸

Hello from Harrisburg! 👋 wishing you all a great week.

Happy Independence Day! 🎆 May we always live each day, in our thoughts and in our actions, with a grateful heart to live in the United States of America. God bless the USA! 🇺🇸 I hope you all have an enjoyable, safe and patriotic holiday! ❤️🤍💙

After a meeting in Lackawanna County this morning, I had to make a pitstop for the return of one of my all-time favorite snacks the Snack Wrap for the first time in 10 years! 😋 Thank you to the staff at McDonald’s in Dickson City for being so wonderful! 🤗

After decades of working toward repealing the ban on Sunday hunting, today, we celebrate. The Board of Commissioners announced that PA hunters can now add Sundays, from Sept. 14 through Dec. 7 to their fall hunting plans! Read all the details here: bit.ly/4f7Te6u.

PSP is investigating after two Troopers were shot today while responding to a call in NE Susquehanna County. They were both transported to local hospitals. The public should avoid the incident area, located on Route 171, approximately five miles north of the town of Thompson.

💰 The Powerball is $1.8B! But even if PA “won,” it wouldn’t cover the budget gap. That’s how out of balance the House & Governor’s spending plans are. We need a budget that respects taxpayers, lives within $45B revenue & shields families from tax hikes.

Tomorrow, the #PASenate Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee will meet to consider 2 bills: 🔹 SB507 (Senator Rosemary Brown (R-40)) Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1985 to license certified midwives. 🔹 SB992 (Brooks) Amends the Telemarketer Registration Act for updates.

3 police officers in York County were killed in the line of duty by a heinous act of violence. This serves as the ultimate reminder of the sacrifices police officers and other first responders make. Please pray for the officers injured in this attack and their families 🙏❤️