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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

Senate Committee Votes on Brown’s Statewide Data Center Moratorium Amendment
June 30, 2026

Senate Committee Votes on Brown’s Statewide Data Center Moratorium Amendment

Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40), during a meeting of the Senate Local Government Committee, offered an amendment to establish a three-year statewide moratorium on the construction of hyperscale data centers. The committee agenda included two data center-related bills, Senate Bill 1345 and House Bill 2496. Brown's amendment sought to replace Senate Bill 1345 with the language of Senate Bill 1359, which would establish a three-year statewide moratorium on hyperscale data center development.   [Read More]

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June 4, 2026

Brown Continues Push for Data Center Moratorium, Says Governor’s Proposal Falls Short

Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) is continuing her call for stronger safeguards on large-scale data center development in Pennsylvania, urging state leaders to put residents and local communities first as the industry rapidly expands.  [Read More]

Brown: Paul Miller’s Law Fully Takes Effect June 5, Strengthening Pennsylvania’s Fight Against Distracted Driving
June 2, 2026

Brown: Paul Miller’s Law Fully Takes Effect June 5, Strengthening Pennsylvania’s Fight Against Distracted Driving

Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) is reminding motorists that beginning this Friday, June 5, Pennsylvania’s Paul Miller’s Law will be fully enforceable as the one-year warning period comes to an end.  [Read More]

Brown: Greg Moyer’s Law Now in Effect, Expanding AED Access and Strengthening Student Athlete Safety Across Pennsylvania
May 26, 2026

Brown: Greg Moyer’s Law Now in Effect, Expanding AED Access and Strengthening Student Athlete Safety Across Pennsylvania

Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) joined the Moyer family and advocates at Notre Dame Jr./Sr. High School on Friday to announce the enactment of Greg Moyer’s Law, now Act 17 of 2026, requiring automated external defibrillators at all PIAA-sanctioned athletic events and practices and strengthening emergency action plans for sudden cardiac arrest.  [Read More]

Local Lawmakers Announce 14 Community Projects in Pike, Wayne Counties
May 20, 2026

Local Lawmakers Announce 14 Community Projects in Pike, Wayne Counties

Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rosemary Brown (R-40), along with Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) today are announcing 14 community improvement projects in Pike and Wayne counties will receive more than $1.5 million in state funding through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) Local Share Account (LSA) Program. The grants will support initiatives ranging from park and road improvements to public safety upgrades and workforce development planning.  [Read More]

Brown Announces Enactment of Greg Moyer’s Law
May 13, 2026

Brown Announces Enactment of Greg Moyer’s Law

Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40) announced today Senate Bill 375, known as Greg Moyer’s Law, has officially been signed into law as Act 17 of 2026 after more than a decade of her advocacy.  [Read More]

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]

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