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Senator
Rosemary Brown
Pennsylvania's 40th District
Serving Lackawanna, Monroe and Wayne Counties
Senator
Rosemary Brown
Pennsylvania's 40th District
Serving Lackawanna, Monroe and Wayne Counties

News Releases

Brown’s Midwifery Modernization Bill Signed into Law, Supporting Mothers and Babies
May 6, 2026

Brown’s Midwifery Modernization Bill Signed into Law, Supporting Mothers and Babies

Sen. Rosemary Brown’s (R-40) Midwifery Modernization legislation was signed into law today, marking a significant step forward in expanding maternal healthcare access across Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Sens. Baker, Brown Highlight Legislation to Strengthen Penalties for Attempted Murder of Law Enforcement Officers
May 4, 2026

Sens. Baker, Brown Highlight Legislation to Strengthen Penalties for Attempted Murder of Law Enforcement Officers

Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rosemary Brown (R-40) were joined today by law enforcement leaders and prosecutors at the Pennsylvania State Capitol to highlight legislation to strengthen penalties for individuals who attempt to murder a law enforcement officer and cause serious bodily injury.  [Read More]

Brown’s Bill to Expand Nursing Education and Relieve Workforce Shortage Passes Senate
April 21, 2026

Brown’s Bill to Expand Nursing Education and Relieve Workforce Shortage Passes Senate

The Senate has approved legislation to strengthen the commonwealth’s nursing workforce by expanding access to education and training programs, according to Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40), who sponsored the measure.  [Read More]

Brown Invites Local Student to Participate in Ceremonial Senate Meeting in Philadelphia
March 18, 2026

Brown Invites Local Student to Participate in Ceremonial Senate Meeting in Philadelphia

Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40) announced an opportunity for a high school student in the 40th Senatorial District to participate in a special Pennsylvania Senate Ceremonial Meeting in partnership with America250PA. The student will be selected through an essay competition.  [Read More]

Brown Announces “Residents First” Legislative Package Addressing Data Center Development, Expresses Support for Moratorium
February 24, 2026

Brown Announces “Residents First” Legislative Package Addressing Data Center Development, Expresses Support for Moratorium

As large-scale data center development proposals increasingly target Northeast Pennsylvania, Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40) continues leading efforts to provide answers and clarity for constituents and local governments. Following multiple hearings, conversations with hundreds of impacted residents, industry representatives, utility providers, and state and local officials, Brown said many important questions remain.  [Read More]

Brown to Introduce Legislation Strengthening Local Government Transparency and Accountability
January 15, 2026

Brown to Introduce Legislation Strengthening Local Government Transparency and Accountability

Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40) will be introducing legislation to strengthen public confidence in local government by establishing a waiting period for municipal elected officials seeking paid employment within the same municipality after leaving office.  [Read More]

Baker, Brown, Fritz and Olsommer Announce More Than $713,000 in Funding to Improve Community Parks
January 14, 2026

Baker, Brown, Fritz and Olsommer Announce More Than $713,000 in Funding to Improve Community Parks

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40), Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) today are announcing four community parks in their areas will receive funding through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2).  [Read More]

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