TOMORROW: Brown to Honor Heroic Bystander for Bravery During Route 80 Incident
Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40) will be formally recognizing local hero Scott Buchanan tomorrow, July 26, at 3:30 p.m. at her district office located at 2398 Route 611, Scotrun. [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 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pocono Mountain Swiftwater Elementary Center located at 135 Academic Drive, Swiftwater. [Read More]
Sen. Brown Announces Agreement Between PennDOT and National Park Service on Route 611 Closure
Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40) announced today that an agreement has been reached between the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the National Park Service to begin temporary work on Route 611 in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. [Read More]
A Historic Investment in Our Schools, Sen. Brown Shares What This Could Mean for Your Property Tax Bill
Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40) announced today that Pennsylvania is making historic investments in schools, adjusting education funding formulas and building accountability with the recently passed state budget. [Read More]
Brown, Mullins to Host Free Identity Theft Prevention Event
Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) will be joining Rep. Kyle Mullins (D-112) and the Archbald Borough to host a free identity theft prevention event on Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Valley View School District, located at 1 Columbus Dr., Archbald. [Read More]
Sen. Brown Releases Statement on the Route 611 Closure in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40) today offered insights into the ongoing discussions regarding the prolonged closure of Route 611 in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, which has been closed since Dec. 6, 2022, causing significant disruption to residents, businesses and commuters. [Read More]
Brown’s Legislation to Advance Alzheimer’s Support in Pennsylvania Passes Senate
After two years of dedicated work, legislation to advance support for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD) has been passed by the Senate today, according to Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40), the sponsor of the bill. [Read More]
Pennsylvania Enacts Sen. Brown’s Historic Hands-Free Driving Law to Combat Distracted Driving, Save Lives
Legislation limiting the use of handheld cellular and other devices while driving has officially been signed into law today by Gov. Josh Shapiro. Senate Bill 37, championed by Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) for more than a decade, marks a historic step in enhancing road safety across Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senator Brown Champions Legislation to Enhance Alzheimer’s Care, Legislation Approved by Committee
Legislation to advance Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD) support was approved today by the Senate’s Aging and Youth Committee, according to the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40), who has championed this bill for nearly two years. [Read More]
Brown Hosts Press Conference for Mental Health Awareness Month, Advocates for Support and Stigma Reduction
Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40) held a press conference today in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. [Read More]
Brown Hosting Mental Health Awareness Press Conference
Founder and co-chair of the Senate Mental Health Caucus, Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40), is hosting a press conference on Tuesday, May 28, at 2:30 p.m. at Northampton Community College – Pocono Campus, located at 2411 PA-717, Tannersville in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. [Read More]
Brown’s Legislation to Curb Distracted Driving in Pennsylvania Headed to the Governor
The Pennsylvania State Legislature approved legislation to prohibit the use of handheld cellular and other devices while driving, an initiative long championed by Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40). [Read More]
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
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]