Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced today the Senate has passed legislation to classify medetomidine as a Schedule III controlled substance in Pennsylvania while preserving access for licensed veterinarians who use the FDA-approved sedative to treat animals, marking another step toward combatting the substance abuse crisis plaguing Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) today announced the approval of $171,000 in state grants for nonpublic schools in Mercer County to bolster security and support student mental health. [Read More]
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) today announced the awarding of $353,547 in low-interest loan funding to Vernon Central Hose Company for a new heavy-duty rescue/pumper through the Fire & Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Loan Assistance Program. [Read More]
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced that the City of Hermitage has been awarded $431,448 to support several pedestrian safety upgrades aimed at improving travel and traffic flow in high-activity areas throughout the city. [Read More]
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced $1,485,844 has been awarded for Phase 2 of the Spillway Trail Extension Project at Pymatuning State Park. [Read More]
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has approved nearly $9 million in financial assistance for a water enhancement project in Lawrence County. [Read More]
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has approved $3 million in financial assistance for a water enhancement project in Mercer County. [Read More]
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) to cut Pennsylvania’s burdensome inheritance tax –– often referred to as a “death tax” –– has been approved by the Senate Finance Committee, marking an important step toward providing meaningful relief to families across the state. [Read More]
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced that her office will host six Property Tax and Rent Rebate Clinics across Mercer County to help eligible residents apply for the state’s rebate program. [Read More]
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced today that the City of Sharon will receive $135,000 in state funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Automated Red-Light Enforcement (ARLE) grant program to improve traffic safety and accessibility at key intersections. [Read More]
