Senator Brown
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 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]

Brown Advances Legislation to Encourage Home Investment Without Tax Penalty
November 19, 2025

Brown Advances Legislation to Encourage Home Investment Without Tax Penalty

The Senate Urban Affairs Committee today has unanimously advanced Senate Bill 979, also known as the Reinvestment in Housing Act, sponsored by Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40).  [Read More]

Brown Bill Supporting Mothers and Midwives Passes Senate
October 27, 2025

Brown Bill Supporting Mothers and Midwives Passes Senate

The Senate approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) aimed at strengthening maternal health care in Pennsylvania by expanding access to high-quality maternity services across the commonwealth.  [Read More]

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September 10, 2025

Brown Welcomes Guest Chaplin Rob O’Donnell to the Senate

Today I had the honor of recognizing Rob O'Donnell of Lackawanna County as our Guest Chaplain in Harrisburg, as he led off our session with a beautiful prayer.  [Read More]

Brown, Argall to Introduce Legislation Requiring Preapplication Meetings for Data Center Developments
September 2, 2025

Brown, Argall to Introduce Legislation Requiring Preapplication Meetings for Data Center Developments

Sens. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40) and David G. Argall (R-29) circulated a co-sponsorship memo today regarding legislation that would require a pre-application meeting between developers and local officials before data center projects are formally submitted for municipal review.  [Read More]

Pennsylvania Legislators Lead Effort to Protect Kids from Online Exploitation
August 14, 2025

Pennsylvania Legislators Lead Effort to Protect Kids from Online Exploitation

A group of Pennsylvania legislators is taking action to address the alarming rise in online child exploitation by introducing a resolution that designates the week of August 17 through 23, 2025 as “Social Media Safety and Parental Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Senate Advances Responsible Spending Plan to Fund Critical Needs
August 13, 2025

Senate Advances Responsible Spending Plan to Fund Critical Needs

Counties, school districts, hospitals and others would receive critical funding from the commonwealth immediately under a bill approved by the Senate according to Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40).  [Read More]

Argall, Brown to Host Public Hearing on Data Center Development in the Commonwealth
August 8, 2025

Argall, Brown to Host Public Hearing on Data Center Development in the Commonwealth

In response to growing interest around the development of data centers in Pennsylvania, Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40) has requested the Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), to convene a public hearing on the topic in the 40th Senatorial District.  [Read More]

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