HARRISBURG – To protect children in the Commonwealth from becoming victims of heinous sexual crimes, Reps. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence), Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) and Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) announced their intentions to introduce legislation that would allow courts to order the chemical or surgical castration of child rapists to prevent these offenders from reengaging in predatory actions against kids.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) joined her colleagues today in a joint session of the General Assembly as Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his budget address. The governor proposed a $53.26 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, a 5.4% spending increase over the current year.
LAWRENCE COUNTY - Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) announced today $300,000 in state funding has been approved for water and sewer projects across Lawrence County through the Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer Program.
HARRISBURG – Continuing her advocacy for fairness in women’s sports, Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) is inviting people to join the “Defending Our Daughters” campaign to show support for the Commonwealth’s female athletes.
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) today announced nearly $1.9 million in state funding has been awarded to Lawrence County municipalities through the Local Share Account (LSA) and the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program (GTRP) to support infrastructure improvements and community development.
LAWRENCE COUNTY - Reps. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) and Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) today announced the Lawrence County Historical Society has been awarded a $9,000 grant to support the preservation, care and maintenance of the county’s historically significant records and artifacts.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R Lawrence) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the $50.1 billion budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year:
NEW CASTLE – The House of Representatives today overwhelmingly approved House Resolution 353, sponsored by Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence). The measure designates October 2025 as Italian and Italian American History and Culture Month in Pennsylvania.
NEW CASTLE – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) will be hosting a Veterans Breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 8-11 a.m., at American Legion Post 343, 134 N. Jefferson St., New Castle. All veterans are invited to attend this free event with proof of service.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) today announced the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has awarded a $7.3 million grant to the Taylor Township Board of Supervisors to support critical wastewater system upgrades.
HARRISBURG – Legislation co-prime sponsored by Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) that would provide targeted support for grandparents raising grandchildren across Pennsylvania, unanimously passed the House Aging and Older Services Committee.
NEW CASTLE – Sen. Michele Brooks (R-Lawrence/Crawford/Mercer) and Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) are pleased to invite senior citizens, their families and caregivers to a Senior Expo on Friday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Cascade Park Dance Hall, located at 1928 E. Washington St., New Castle.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R Lawrence) made the following remarks after casting a “no” vote on House Bill?1330, the General Appropriations Act, now approved by the House.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) today announced more than $200,000 in impact fees paid to municipalities by Marcellus Shale drilling companies will benefit residents of the 9th Legislative District. In addition to the municipal funding, Lawrence County will receive more than $198,000 from the impact fees.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) today announced $1.3 million in state funding has been approved through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) program to support critical housing initiatives across Lawrence and Beaver counties.
HARRISBURG - Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence), along with Reps. Steve Mentzer (R-Lancaster) and Maureen Madden (D-Monroe), have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at supporting grandparents who are raising their grandchildren - a growing population facing significant challenges due to the opioid crisis and economic hardship.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) this week voted “no” on legalizing recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania. Brown issued the following statement after the House approved House Bill 1200:
HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) today announced the Pennsylvania American Water Company will receive more than $9.5 million in financial support through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to replace lead water service lines throughout the City of New Castle. The funding includes a $5.6 million grant and a $4 million low-interest loan.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) has been appointed to serve as Republican chair of the Subcommittee on Local Business under the House Commerce Committee, as well as Republican secretary of the House State Government Committee for the 2025-26 Legislative Session.
HARRISBURG - Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) announced today New Castle Public Library has been awarded $405,000 through the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund. The funding will be used to replace the failing heating and air conditioning system with energy-efficient components to improve the library's energy performance.
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