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.
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) is pleased to announce Wilmington Township will receive $497,630 from the Multimodal Transportation Fund to support a vital road paving and bridge replacement project. This grant will help improve infrastructure in the township, enhancing safety, accessibility and long-term economic development for residents and local businesses.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) today announced local fire companies and emergency medical services (EMS) agencies were awarded state grants totaling $161,722 from the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program.
By Rep. Marla Brown, 9th District
HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed $51.47 billion budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which represents a 7.5% increase over the current fiscal year.
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) today announced Lawrence County Social Services Inc., a local nonprofit organization, has been awarded $1.2 million in funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). This grant will support a regional project aimed at alleviating the housing crisis in western Pennsylvania, providing vital assistance to more than 600 households through emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, rapid rehousing and street outreach services.
LAWRENCE COUNTY – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) is applauding the recent announcement by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), which included $34.3 million in funding through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to support 218 projects across Pennsylvania. This funding aims to revitalize distressed areas and improve the lives of low-income individuals.
HARRISBURG – Surrounded by family, friends and supporters, Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) was sworn in on Tuesday at the state Capitol to begin her second term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
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