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]

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