News Releases

A new initiative to promote economic growth and job creation moved forward this week as federal officials visited Erie to plan ways to develop its Opportunity Zones and use the incentives provided by a recently enacted change to Pennsylvania’s Tax Code, according to Senators Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) and Pat Browne (R-Lehigh).   [Read More]

The 2018 Property Tax and Rent Rebate program has been extended for eligible residents until December 31, 2019, according to Senate Appropriations Chairman Pat Browne.   [Read More]

PA revenue collections have soared to a healthy surplus, thanks in part to Republican economic policies that have focused on holding down spending and rejecting proposed tax increases, according to Senate Republican leaders.      [Read More]

Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Pat Browne joined Auditor General Eugene DePasquale today (April 24th) as the Auditor General announced he is launching six financial audits to ensure Medicaid patients receive the services for which the state pays direct care providers.   [Read More]

Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella today (May 27th) was joined by Senators Pat Browne and Art Haywood and Representatives Matt Bradford, Mike Driscoll, and Mike Peifer to unveil the final report on the proceedings of the Treasury Private Sector Retirement Security Task Force (Task Force).   [Read More]

Alburtis and Macungie Boroughs have been awarded Multimodal Transportation Fund grants by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) at its meeting today (Tuesday, March 26), according to Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Senator Pat Browne and Representative Ryan Mackenzie, who collaborated to secure these grants.    [Read More]

The City of Allentown was awarded a $500,000 Multimodal Transportation Fund grant by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) at its meeting today (Tuesday, March 26), according to Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Pat Browne, Representative Mike Schlossberg and Representative Peter Schweyer, who worked together to secure the grant for the city.   [Read More]

Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Pat Browne and Representative Gary Day announced today (March 1) that they have secured a $250,000 state grant for the Germansville Fire Company to replace one of its aging fire trucks and greatly expand their emergency service capabilities.   [Read More]

Following Governor Wolf’s budget address, Senate Republican leaders said they will continue their push for a fiscally responsible budget that controls spending, holds the line on new taxes and continues to invest in education and job-creation. Listen   [Read More]

Coopersburg and Slatington Boroughs have been awarded Multimodal Transportation Fund grants by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation today (February 1), according to Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Pat Browne   [Read More]

The Performance-Based Budget Board will hold a series of hearings next week to hear testimony from the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) on reports it developed from its performance-based budget review of state agencies and tax credit programs.   [Read More]

Highlights of Center City Allentown’s continuing revitalization is the focus of this month’s “The Browne Report” television show, hosted by Senate Appropriations Chairman Pat Browne.   [Read More]