Paving the Way: Brown Announces Essential Route 209 Project in East Stroudsburg
April 24, 2024

Paving the Way: Brown Announces Essential Route 209 Project in East Stroudsburg

Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40) announced today the upcoming paving of Route 209 – a project long requested by the community and essential for enhancing local infrastructure. The paving will extend from the Price Chopper in East Stroudsburg to Municipal Drive, covering a crucial segment of the busy thoroughfare.  [Read More]

Protecting Property Rights: Strengthening PA’s Laws Against Squatting
April 22, 2024

Protecting Property Rights: Strengthening PA’s Laws Against Squatting

With the rise of reports of squatter’s rights, my office has received an increase in inquires related to Pennsylvania’s laws on this topic. Constituents have expressed particular concern regarding a viral TikTok video advising illegal immigrants that "if a house is not inhabited, we can seize it."  [Read More]

Baker, Brown, Flynn Secure More than $23 Million to Improve High-Speed Internet Access in Northeastern Pennsylvania
April 18, 2024

Baker, Brown, Flynn Secure More than $23 Million to Improve High-Speed Internet Access in Northeastern Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) announced today that northeastern Pennsylvania is being awarded more than $23 million to increase access to reliable, high-speed internet, according to Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20), Rosemary Brown (R-40) and Marty Flynn (D-22).  [Read More]

Brown’s Landmark Distracted Driving Legislation Passed by House
April 9, 2024

Brown’s Landmark Distracted Driving Legislation Passed by House

Legislation prohibiting the use of cellular and other hand-held devices while driving passed today in the House of Representatives, according to the bill’s prime-sponsor, Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40).  [Read More]

Brown Introduces Bill Package to Strengthen EMS Funding in Municipalities
April 5, 2024

Brown Introduces Bill Package to Strengthen EMS Funding in Municipalities

Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) announced a three-bill package today that would amend Pennsylvania’s municipal codes to help with emergency medical services (EMS) staffing costs.  [Read More]

Brown: Put the Cellphone Down
March 26, 2024

Brown: Put the Cellphone Down

Legislation prohibiting the use of cellular and other hand-held devices while driving passed today in the House of Representative’s Transportation Committee, according to the bill’s prime-sponsor, Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40).  [Read More]

Brown Announces More than $2.5 Million in Grants for Local Infrastructure Improvements
March 26, 2024

Brown Announces More than $2.5 Million in Grants for Local Infrastructure Improvements

Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) announced more than $2.5 million in grants is being awarded for local transportation improvement projects across Monroe, Wayne and Lackawanna counties.  [Read More]

Brown Introduces Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Access in Pennsylvania
March 18, 2024

Brown Introduces Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Access in Pennsylvania

Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) introduced legislation today to update and modernize midwife requirements.  [Read More]

Pennycuick, Brown Announce Clearinghouse for Local Government Cybersecurity Resources
March 6, 2024

Pennycuick, Brown Announce Clearinghouse for Local Government Cybersecurity Resources

Pennsylvania’s thousands of local governments can access resources to combat the constant threat of cyberattacks with a new web clearinghouse unveiled by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40).  [Read More]

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February 20, 2024

Budget Hearing Q&A: Independent Fiscal Office – Part 1

Senator Rosemary Brown questions Director Matthew Knittel during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Independent Fiscal Office.   [Read More]

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