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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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]
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]
Brown Releases Statement Following Shapiro’s Budget Address
Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) released the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 annual budget address. [Read More]
Cybersecurity Threats Faced by Local Governments and Municipal Authorities Examined by Senate Committees
Cybersecurity threats faced by local governments and municipal authorities were the focus of a public hearing today held by the Senate Communications and Technology Committee, chaired by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), and the Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40). [Read More]
Brown Once Again Calls Upon the National Park Service for Urgency
Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40) contacted the Director of the National Park Service to call for the immediate prioritization of the required federal permit to begin work on Route 611 in Delaware Water Gap, which has been closed since Dec. 6, 2022. [Read More]
Brown Works for Road Safety, Fairness to Drivers
The reauthorization of the automated speed zone enforcement program was signed into law last week by the governor, according to Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40). [Read More]
Brown Successfully Enacts Mental Health Study
Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) successfully advocated and strengthened language in House Bill 1300 to direct the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study on Pennsylvania’s 988 suicide and crisis hotline. [Read More]
Brown to Introduce Legislation to Help Fill Employment Positions in Schools
Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) will be introducing legislation to allow for annuitants of the Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS) to return to part-time service without temporarily terminating their annuity benefits. [Read More]
Brown’s First Annual Senator for a Day Event a Success for Students
Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) hosted her first annual Senator for a Day event last week to provide students of the 40th Senatorial District a hands-on learning experience about Pennsylvania’s government. [Read More]
Brown Joined by Advocates to Urge Passage of Lifesaving AED Legislation
Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) hosted a press event today urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass her lifesaving legislation. Brown was joined by many advocates, survivors, legislators and members of the Smart Heart Sports Coalition. [Read More]
Senate Approves Bill Eliminating Regulation that Denies Patients Access to Information about Laboratory Services
The state Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Sens. Rosemary Brown (R-40), Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), that would eliminate regulations preventing patients from learning about diagnostic testing and services provided by local clinical laboratories. [Read More]
Brown Hosting Press Event with Smart Heart Sports Coalition and Advocates to Urge Adoption of Lifesaving Measures
Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) is hosting a press event on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 11 a.m. in the main rotunda of the Capitol, located at 501 N. Third Street in Harrisburg, to urge the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass her lifesaving legislation. [Read More]
Brown, Local Leaders Host Public Discussion Encouraging Roadway Safety Along Route 191
Following a recent tragedy involving a resident of Paradise Falls Lutheran Association, Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) hosted a community discussion this week with local leaders to encourage roadway safety along Route 191 in Cresco. [Read More]
Brown’s District Offices Participating in Hunger Action Month
Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) announced today that her offices will be participating in Hunger Action Month and is asking constituents that may have the ability to donate food and resources to assist our local food banks. [Read More]
More Disabled Veterans Would Receive Property Tax Relief Under Pennycuick & Brown Legislation
Senators Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Rosemary Brown (R-40) have teamed up to introduce legislation aimed at providing property tax relief to more disabled Pennsylvania veterans by allowing them to reduce the assessed value on their property in relation to their disability rating. [Read More]
TOMORROW: Brown Hosting Free Senior Expo
Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) invites Pennsylvanians aged 50 and older, as well as caregivers, to a Senior Expo tomorrow, July 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pocono Mountain Swiftwater Elementary Center located at 135 Academic Dr., Swiftwater. [Read More]
Senator Brown States, Emergency Funds Require Emergency Action Now
Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40) and officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) secured emergency funding in January and have been working diligently behind the scenes to acquire the necessary permits and specialized labor to address the safety concerns on Route 611 – which has been closed since December due to rockslides. The goal is to reopen this critical roadway for motorists, even just to one lane. [Read More]
Brown’s Legislation for Lifesaving AEDs Passes Education Committee, Heads to Full Senate
Sen. Rosemary Brown’s (R-40) bill requiring schools to have an automatic external defibrillator (AED) present at all schools and athletic events was approved unanimously this week by the Senate Education Committee. [Read More]