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Senator Brooks and Rep. Bonner Announce State Funding for Project in Perry Township
April 19, 2023

Senator Brooks and Rep. Bonner Announce State Funding for Project in Perry Township

State Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) and Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) announced today the approval of state funding for a project in Perry Township.  [Read More]

Brooks Announces State Funding for Project in Greenville Borough
April 19, 2023

Brooks Announces State Funding for Project in Greenville Borough

State Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) today announced the approval of state funding for a project in Greenville Borough.  [Read More]

Brooks and Brown Announce $225,000 in Grants for Lawrence County Municipalities
March 16, 2023

Brooks and Brown Announce $225,000 in Grants for Lawrence County Municipalities

Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) and Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) announced today that three Lawrence County municipalities are receiving $225,000 in three state grants to purchase equipment and provide more recreational opportunities.  [Read More]

More Than $1.4 Million in Additional Grants Awarded in Mercer County, Says Brooks
March 16, 2023

More Than $1.4 Million in Additional Grants Awarded in Mercer County, Says Brooks

Mercer County received more than $1.4 million in seven state grants to offset the costs associated with critical projects to help our communities, according to Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50).  [Read More]

Brooks, Wentling Announce $770,000 in Mercer County Grants
March 16, 2023

Brooks, Wentling Announce $770,000 in Mercer County Grants

Mercer County received $770,000 in two state grants that will support public interest projects that elevate residents’ quality of life, according to Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) and Rep. Parke Wentling (R-7).  [Read More]

Brooks Announces More Than $1.1 Million in Grants to Benefit Crawford County
March 16, 2023

Brooks Announces More Than $1.1 Million in Grants to Benefit Crawford County

Crawford County received more than $1.1 million in state grants to support public interest projects, according to Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50).  [Read More]

Senate Passes Resolution to Allow 2% and Whole Milk in Schools
March 7, 2023

Senate Passes Resolution to Allow 2% and Whole Milk in Schools

A resolution sponsored by Sens. Michele Brooks (R-50), Elder Vogel (R-47) and David Argall (R-29) urging the United States Department of Agriculture to allow flavored and unflavored 2% and whole milk in schools received unanimous support from the Senate yesterday.  [Read More]

Brooks Offers Free Mercer County Property Tax Form Clinics
February 16, 2023

Brooks Offers Free Mercer County Property Tax Form Clinics

Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) invites all eligible 50th District residents to use free Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program application assistance provided by her district office on Friday, Feb. 24, from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Greenville Senior Service Center, 45 Alan Ave., Greenville, and on Friday, March 3, from 9 a.m. to noon at McQuiston Center by the Park, 29 Railroad St., Sandy Lake.  [Read More]

Brooks Offers Free Assistance at Property Tax Form Clinics in February
February 7, 2023

Brooks Offers Free Assistance at Property Tax Form Clinics in February

Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) invites all eligible 50th District residents to use free Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program application assistance provided by her district office on Monday, Feb. 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the New Castle Senior Center, 2706 Mercer Road, Shenley Square, New Castle and on Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ellwood City Senior Center, 1405 Woodside Ave., Ellwood City.  [Read More]

Brooks to Offer Outreach Hours on Fridays in Sharon
January 23, 2023

Brooks to Offer Outreach Hours on Fridays in Sharon

To provide continued convenient access to state services for district residents, Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) will be hosting regular outreach hours on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning Jan. 27 at the Sharon American Legion Post 299, 1395 E. State St., Sharon, PA 16146-3202.  [Read More]

Brooks Offers Assistance with Completing Property Tax Forms at Hermitage Senior Center
January 20, 2023

Brooks Offers Assistance with Completing Property Tax Forms at Hermitage Senior Center

Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) invites all eligible 50th District residents 60 years or older to use free Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program application assistance provided by her district office staff on Thursday, Jan. 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hermitage Senior Center, 220 N. Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage.  [Read More]

Senate Passes Brooks’ Bill to Preserve Safety by Recruiting Firefighters
January 18, 2023

Senate Passes Brooks’ Bill to Preserve Safety by Recruiting Firefighters

To help address the serious shortage of firefighters that threatens the safety of all Pennsylvanians, the Senate unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) that would create a pilot program for community colleges and universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) to give interested high school students training in firefighting.  [Read More]

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