June 10, 2025
Meeting to consider SB 436, SB 461 and SB 715; and HB 27 and HB 640
Senate Health & Human Services Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]
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May 13, 2025
Brooks Joins DHS, Inspector General to Announce New SNAP Benefit Protection App
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) today joined Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh and State Inspector General Michelle Henry to announce a significant advancement in the protection of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. [Read More]
May 13, 2025
Senate Approves Mastriano Bill to Increase Firefighters in PA
The state Senate Monday approved Senate Bill 90, introduced by Sens. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Michele Brooks (R-50), aimed at increasing the number of volunteer firefighters in Pennsylvania by reforming the certification process. [Read More]
May 9, 2025
Brooks: Senate Advances Key Measures Supporting Caregivers, First Responders and Holocaust Education
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced the advancement and Senate passage of several critical measures this week to address long-term care workforce shortages, strengthen Holocaust education and support Pennsylvania’s fire and emergency services. [Read More]
April 1, 2025
Brooks’ Bill to Protect Schools from Emergency Threat Hoaxes Passes Senate
The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) aimed at cracking down on false emergency threats targeting schools. [Read More]
March 31, 2025
Meeting to consider SB 115, SB 256 and SB 411
Senate Health and Human Services Committee | Room 8 E-A, East Wing [Read More]
February 19, 2025
Budget Hearing Q&A: Health (Part 2)
Senator Michele Brooks questions Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Health. Senator Brooks is the chair of the Senate Health & Human Services Committee. [Read More]
January 28, 2025
Brooks, Wentling Announce State Grants for Mercer County Parks and Recreation Projects
Sen. Michele Brooks (R- 50) and Rep. Parke Wentling (R-7) announced the approval of two state grants from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program, totaling more than $260,000 to support projects in Mercer County. [Read More]
January 28, 2025
Brooks, Brown Announce State Grants for Lawrence County’s Parks and Community Spaces
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) and Rep. Marla Brown (R-9) announced the approval of two state grants through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program, totaling $300,000 to benefit Lawrence County. [Read More]
December 2, 2024
Brooks Honored as 2024 Guardian of Small Business
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has named Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) a 2024 Guardian of Small Business, recognizing her unwavering support for Pennsylvania’s small business community. [Read More]