News Releases Archives - Senator Brown

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]