Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced the release of state funding for several important investments in Lawrence County, including supporting law enforcement, local governments, and identifying strategies to strengthen economic development, job growth, and additional housing opportunities throughout the county. [Read More]
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced the release of state funding for a series of important projects in Crawford County, supporting several organizations which provide vital services to the community. [Read More]
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced the release of state funding for a series of important projects in Mercer County, assisting municipalities and supporting several organizations which provide vital services to the community. [Read More]
HARRISBURG — A resolution sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) to examine the financial impact of outdated regulatory burdens on healthcare was approved by the Senate and will now be implemented. Senate Resolution 397 directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee — a bipartisan research and oversight committee of the General Assembly — to examine […] [Read More]
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) released the following statement regarding the passage of House Bill 2584 — introduced by Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler (D-184) as a companion to Brooks’ earlier introduced Senate Bill 1254 — would direct the Public Utility Commission (PUC) to create a database containing information on all utility rates under the commission’s jurisdiction. Currently, information relating to utility rate increases is accessible only on a case-by-case basis on various pages of PUC’s website: [Read More]
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced today two Mercer County schools will receive a combined $990,000 through PennDOT’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) grant program to expand workforce training opportunities and prepare students for careers in high-demand industries. [Read More]
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) today announced Linesville will receive a $3.56 million Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) grant to improve water infrastructure in Crawford County. [Read More]
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) today announced Sharpsville Borough will receive a $3.8 million Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) Drinking Water Project low-interest loan to improve its aging public water system. [Read More]
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced today more than $823,000 in Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) tax credits have been awarded to organizations serving the 50th Senatorial District. The funding will support neighborhood revitalization, expand workforce and educational opportunities, improve access to affordable housing and nutritious food, and provide critical services to individuals and families in need. [Read More]
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) to help Pennsylvania fire departments, VFWs and American Legions generate more revenue and keep serving their communities has passed the General Assembly and now heads to the governor’s desk. [Read More]
