June 2, 2023
Meeting to consider SB 514 and SB 520
Senate Health and Human Services Committee | Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 11 a.m. | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
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May 31, 2023
Public hearing to discuss Pennsylvania’s EMS crisis and long-term sustainability
Senate Health and Human Services Committee | Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
May 3, 2023
Senate Committee Passes Brooks’ Bills Improving Health Care and Helping EMS Providers
Three bills sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) were passed by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee and now advance to the full Senate for consideration. [Read More]
May 3, 2023
Legislation to Safeguard Public Assistance from Waste, Fraud and Abuse Earns Senate Approval
Taxpayer dollars provided to Pennsylvania’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medical Assistance program would be better protected from fraud and abuse under a package of bills approved by the Senate today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), Sen. Scott Martin (R-13), Sen. Mike Regan (R-31), and Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50). [Read More]
April 28, 2023
Meeting to consider SB 100, SB 205, SB 262, SB 414, SB 500, SB 549 and SB 555
Senate Health and Human Services Committee | Tuesday, May 2, 2023 | 11 a.m. | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
April 24, 2023
Senate Passes Brooks’ Bill to Improve Newborn Safety
HARRISBURG – To protect babies with parents who are unable to care for them, the Senate unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50). Senate Bill 267 would decriminalize surrendering an unharmed newborn at an urgent care center when a parent is unable to care for a child. Health care providers at participating urgent […] [Read More]
April 13, 2023
Budget Hearing Q&A: Health, Part 4
Senator Michele Brooks questions Acting Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen. [Read More]
April 13, 2023
Budget Hearing Q&A: Health, Part 2
Senator Michele Brooks questions Acting Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen. [Read More]
April 13, 2023
Budget Hearing Q&A: Health, Part 1
Senator Michele Brooks questions Acting Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen. [Read More]
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]