June 4, 2024
Meeting to consider SB 1000
Senate Health and Human Services Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
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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]
January 18, 2024
Brooks: $265,000 Grant Awarded to Rehab Conneautville Dam
Conneautville Borough will receive a $265,000 grant to repair the Conneautville Dam so it meets federal and state safety requirements, according to Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50). [Read More]
December 19, 2023
Brooks, Wentling and Bonner Announces $6.3 Millon in Grants Benefitting Mercer County
Mercer County received more than $6.3 million in funding awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to support water, sewer and arts projects, according to Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50), Rep. Parke Wentling (R-7) and Rep. Tim Bonner (R-17). [Read More]
September 12, 2023
Brooks to Host Senior Expo on Sept. 21 at Vernon Central Hose Co.
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) invites seniors and caregivers to a Senior Expo on Thursday, Sept. 21, at the Vernon Central Hose Company, 16589 McMath Ave., Meadville, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. [Read More]
September 1, 2023
Brooks: Senate Approves Budget Implementation Bills to Fund Schools, EMS and More
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) voted with Senate colleagues this week to advance two bills to implement key parts of the 2023-24 budget and drive out funding to schools, EMS providers, libraries and more. [Read More]