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Brown Says Transportation Available to Attend Property Tax Rally in Harrisburg

Apr 26, 2012 No Comments by PBJ

HARRISBURG, PA – Bus transportation will be available for residents who wish to travel to Harrisburg to rally for House Bill 1776, the Property Tax Independence Act, on Monday, May 7, said Rep. Rosemary

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Brown Adds Support to Employ PA Jobs Initiative

Apr 04, 2012 No Comments by PBJ

Harrisburg, PA – To help bring more jobs to Pennsylvania and foster more economic development opportunities, Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) today stood in support of a number of legislative efforts to improve conditions

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Legislation to Provide Tax Assistance to Storm Victims Passes Through House

Mar 13, 2012 No Comments by PBJ

Harrisburg, PA – Because thousands of Pennsylvanians were impacted by the damages caused by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee last fall, Rep. Mario Scavello (R-Monroe) favors legislation that unanimously passed through the House Finance Committee today that would allow…

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Brown Appeals to House Committee for Fairer Education Funding

Mar 09, 2012 No Comments by PBJ

Local lawmaker appears during hearing on 2012-13 budget proposal

Harrisburg, PA – In an appearance before the House Appropriations Committee on Thursday, Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) told committee members about the lack school funding from the state for the…

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Applications Now Available for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Feb 21, 2012 No Comments by PBJ

Harrisburg, PA – Rep. Mike Peifer (R-Monroe/Pike/Wayne) would like to let residents know that forms for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program for 2011 are now available.

Eligible participants can receive a rebate of

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Brown Encourages Residents to Take Legislative Survey

Nov 10, 2011 No Comments

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

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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