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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
