News Releases

Sep

19

2023

September 19, 2023

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]

Sep

18

2023

September 18, 2023

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]

Sep

15

2023

September 15, 2023

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]

Sep

07

2023

September 07, 2023

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]

Aug

31

2023

August 31, 2023

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]

Aug

02

2023

August 02, 2023

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]

Jul

17

2023

July 17, 2023

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]

Jul

13

2023

July 13, 2023

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]

Jun

26

2023

June 26, 2023

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]

Jun

22

2023

June 22, 2023

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

May

04

2023

May 04, 2023

Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) on Wednesday spoke at the Project ADAM 2023 National Meeting about the importance of having automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in schools and at interscholastic athletic events, including practices, should a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) event occur.   [Read More]

May

01

2023

May 01, 2023

May 2023 Legislative Report – Camp Freedom   [Read More]

Apr

27

2023

April 27, 2023

A bill extending environmental liability protections to land banks, sponsored by Sen. Rosemary Brown, passed in the Senate this week.   [Read More]

Mar

31

2023

March 31, 2023

In recognition of Women’s History Month coming to an end for 2023, Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) has issued the following statement:   [Read More]

Mar

16

2023

March 16, 2023

Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) today announced more than $5 million in grants is being awarded for local projects.   [Read More]

Mar

02

2023

March 02, 2023

Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) invited Senate colleagues to join her newly-formed Senate Mental Health Caucus to bring awareness to mental health issues in Pennsylvania.   [Read More]

Mar

02

2023

March 02, 2023

Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) will host a telephone town hall for residents of the 40th Senatorial District on Wednesday, March 15, beginning at 11 a.m. The program will focus on constituents’ questions and concerns, as well as Brown’s legislative priorities.   [Read More]

Mar

02

2023

March 02, 2023

March 2023 – Legislative Report: Northampton Community College Dual Enrollment and MCTI Culinary Program   [Read More]

Mar

01

2023

March 01, 2023

Yesterday, Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) hosted a news conference bringing awareness to distracted driving in Pennsylvania and introduced her correlating legislation, which she originally sponsored while serving in the House of Representatives.   [Read More]

Feb

28

2023

February 28, 2023

I hosted a news conference to bring awareness to Distracted Driving in Pennsylvania and introduced my legislation.     [Read More]

Feb

24

2023

February 24, 2023

Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) is hosting a news conference to bring awareness to distracted driving in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 10 a.m. in the Main Capitol Rotunda, 501 N. 3rd St, Harrisburg.   [Read More]

Feb

23

2023

February 23, 2023

Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) to serve as a member of the advisory council for the Gino J. Merli Veterans’ Center.   [Read More]

Feb

09

2023

February 09, 2023

February 2023 – Legislative Report: Maple Syrup   [Read More]

Feb

07

2023

February 07, 2023

 Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) offers the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s executive order requiring all senior managers, governor’s office staff and cabinet members in agencies under Shapiro’s jurisdiction to return to in-person work:   [Read More]

Feb

07

2023

February 07, 2023

A long-time advocate for accessible cardiac technology, Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) has now introduced in the Senate legislation which she prime-sponsored also as a member of the House of Representatives.   [Read More]