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]
To provide more residents of the district convenient access to state services, Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) will be hosting outreach hours on Friday, Jan. 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sharon American Legion Post 299, 1395 E. State St., Sharon, PA 16146-3202. [Read More]
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) took decisive action to help address escalating gas prices today by voting for Senate Bill 35, which would stop the automatic gas tax increase for this year. [Read More]
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) today announced that she will continue serving as the chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, which is responsible for legislative and policy priorities impacting public health. She was also named the vice chair of the Finance Committee. [Read More]
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) will open the district office Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47) previously maintained at 1905 W. State St., New Castle on Monday, Dec. 12. [Read More]
The Meadville YMCA will receive $100,000 in state funding to install energy-efficient windows, according to Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50). [Read More]
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant totaling $500,000 was awarded to the Allegheny Health Network Grove City Hospital to increase community access to health care services. [Read More]
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced that two Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants totaling $2.5 million were awarded to Crawford County. The grants will benefit the community by supporting job creation and improving the local economy. [Read More]
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) and Rep. Mark Longietti (D-7) announced four Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants totaling $2.85 million were awarded to Mercer County. The grants will benefit our local economy and families. [Read More]
Sens. Michele Brooks (R-50) and Elder Vogel (R-47) announced a $3.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant to facilitate the expansion of the Steelite International facility, which will contribute to the economic strengths of Neshannock Township, the City of New Castle and surrounding areas. [Read More]
