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Brown’s Legislation for Lifesaving AEDs Passes Education Committee, Heads to Full Senate
June 26, 2023

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]

Brown’s Legislation to Prevent Distracted Driving Deaths Passes Senate
June 22, 2023

Brown’s Legislation to Prevent Distracted Driving Deaths Passes Senate

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]

Brown Advocates for AEDs In School Sports Requirement During Project ADAM National Meeting at Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania
May 4, 2023

Brown Advocates for AEDs In School Sports Requirement During Project ADAM National Meeting at Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania

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]

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May 1, 2023

May 2023 Legislative Report – Camp Freedom

May 2023 Legislative Report – Camp Freedom  [Read More]

Brown’s Bill for Land Bank Environmental Protections Passes Senate
April 27, 2023

Brown’s Bill for Land Bank Environmental Protections Passes Senate

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

Brown Issues Statement on Women’s History Month, Preparing Future Female Leaders
March 31, 2023

Brown Issues Statement on Women’s History Month, Preparing Future Female Leaders

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]

Brown Announces More than $5 Million in Grants Coming to the Region
March 16, 2023

Brown Announces More than $5 Million in Grants Coming to the Region

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

Brown Forms Senate Mental Health Caucus, Prioritizes Communities
March 2, 2023

Brown Forms Senate Mental Health Caucus, Prioritizes Communities

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]

Senator Rosemary Brown to Host Telephone Town Hall on March 15
March 2, 2023

Senator Rosemary Brown to Host Telephone Town Hall on March 15

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]

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March 2, 2023

March 2023 – Legislative Report: Northampton Community College Dual Enrollment and MCTI Culinary Program

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

Brown Hosts Distracted Driving News Conference, Unveils Legislation
March 1, 2023

Brown Hosts Distracted Driving News Conference, Unveils Legislation

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]

Distracted Driving in Pennsylvania
February 28, 2023

Distracted Driving in Pennsylvania

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

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February 24, 2023

Brown to Unveil Legislation Targeting Distracted Driving

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]

Brown to Serve on Advisory Council for Gino J. Merli Veterans’ Center
February 23, 2023

Brown to Serve on Advisory Council for Gino J. Merli Veterans’ Center

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]

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February 9, 2023

February 2023 – Legislative Report: Maple Syrup

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

Brown Thanks Governor for Back to Work Executive Order
February 7, 2023

Brown Thanks Governor for Back to Work Executive Order

 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]

Brown Continues Work for Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) in Schools
February 7, 2023

Brown Continues Work for Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) in Schools

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]

Brown to Reintroduce First-Time Homebuyers Legislation
February 1, 2023

Brown to Reintroduce First-Time Homebuyers Legislation

Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) announced today that she will be reintroducing legislation to assist first-time homebuyers.  [Read More]

Brown Encourages Local Organizations to Apply for Park, Recreation and Conservation Grants
January 20, 2023

Brown Encourages Local Organizations to Apply for Park, Recreation and Conservation Grants

Applications are now being accepted for the Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants to assist communities and nonprofits with planning, developing and conserving recreation, park, and trail facilities, according to Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40).  [Read More]

Brown to Chair Senate Local Government Committee
January 9, 2023

Brown to Chair Senate Local Government Committee

State Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40), who was sworn into office on Tuesday to begin her first term in the state Senate, today announced she has been appointed to serve as chair of the Senate Local Government Committee.  [Read More]

Brown Announces More Than $3 Million for Monroe County Law Enforcement
January 4, 2023

Brown Announces More Than $3 Million for Monroe County Law Enforcement

Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) announced today that the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) approved three grants for local law enforcement in Monroe County totaling $3,433,916.  [Read More]

Brown’s Leadership Recognized by Top 100 Women List
December 6, 2022

Brown’s Leadership Recognized by Top 100 Women List

Sen.-elect Rosemary Brown has been named one of Pennsylvania’s most influential female leaders by City and State Pennsylvania.   [Read More]

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