July 13, 2024
PHFA Housing Tax Credits Awarded For Project in New Castle, Brooks Says
More than $1.4 million in housing tax credits have been awarded for a project in New Castle, according to Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50). [Read More]
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July 13, 2024
Senior Housing Tax Credits Awarded For Project in Greenville, Brooks Says
More than $1.4 million in housing tax credits have been awarded for a senior housing project in Greenville, according to Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50). [Read More]
June 27, 2024
Meadville Awarded $30,000 State Grant to Improve Walking and Biking, says Brooks
The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) Wednesday announced the City of Meadville has been awarded a $30,000 grant through the WalkWorks program to develop an active transportation plan with improved walking and biking opportunities, according to Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50). [Read More]
June 4, 2024
Senate Approves Mastriano, Vogel and Brooks Bill to let East Palestine Train Derailment Victims Keep More Money
The state Senate today approved legislation introduced by Sens. Doug Mastriano (R-33), Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), and Michele Brooks (R-50) that would enable Pennsylvania victims of the Norfolk Southern train wreck near East Palestine, Ohio, last year to keep more of their own money. [Read More]
June 4, 2024
Meeting to consider SB 1000
Senate Health and Human Services Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
May 23, 2024
Brooks Resolution Draws Attention to Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Illnesses
May 2024 is Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Illness Month in Pennsylvania, thanks to a resolution introduced by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) as part of her ongoing effort to improve the health and quality of life of commonwealth residents. [Read More]
April 25, 2024
Brooks Announces Almost $400,00 for Hermitage Sidewalk Project
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) today announced more than $392,000 in federal Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) funds to support a “Safe Routes to Schools” project, also known as the Route 18 Sidewalk Project in the City of Hermitage. [Read More]
April 24, 2024
Following $600 Million Settlement, Mastriano, Vogel and Brooks Introduce Bill to let East Palestine Train Derailment Victims Keep More Money
In the wake of the recent $600 million settlement reached by Norfolk Southern in its class-action lawsuit related to its train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, last year, state Sens. Doug Mastriano (R-33), Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), and Michele Brooks (R-50) today introduced legislation to provide a state tax deduction for Pennsylvanians who receive payments. [Read More]
April 10, 2024
Senate Passes Brooks’ Bill to Protect Kids, Conserve Emergency Response Resources
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) to introduce felony criminal penalties for falsely reporting threats at school entities and institutions of higher education in Pennsylvania passed the Senate today. [Read More]
January 19, 2024
Property Tax and Rent Rebate Help is Available, Brooks Says
Following important changes made to the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) Program for 2024, Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) invites residents of the 50th Senatorial District to enjoy free PTRR application assistance provided by her district office staff. [Read More]