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January 16, 2026

Brooks Announces More Than $553,000 for Parks, Trails and Recreation Planning in Crawford and Mercer Counties

HARRISBURG – Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced today that Crawford and Mercer counties have been awarded more than $553,000 through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) to support recreation planning, park rehabilitation and outdoor access improvements. “These investments will improve local parks, increase accessibility and help communities […] [Read More]

January 15, 2026

Brooks Applauds Federal Action Supporting Whole Milk in Schools

Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) today celebrated the signing of federal legislation by President Donald Trump that aligns with her long-standing advocacy for restoring whole and 2% milk options in schools across Pennsylvania and the nation. [Read More]

December 30, 2025

Brooks Announces City of Sharon Traffic Signal Improvement Funding

Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) today announced the approval of a $762,534 state grant to modernize several intersections in the City of Sharon to increase safety for pedestrians and motorists. [Read More]

December 23, 2025

Brooks Announces $92,500 Grant for Hydetown Road Improvements

Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced today the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) awarded a $92,500 Multimodal Transportation Fund grant to Hydetown Borough to support critical road improvements in Crawford County. [Read More]

December 23, 2025

Brooks Announces Nearly $3 Million for Transportation and Greenspace Improvements in Mercer County

Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced today the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) approval of nearly $3 million in Multimodal Transportation Fund grants for two infrastructure projects in Mercer County aimed at improving transportation safety, supporting economic development and jobs and enhancing quality of life. [Read More]

December 18, 2025

Brooks, Bonner and Wentling Announce $2 Million in Funding for Mercer County Projects

Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) and Reps. Parke Wentling (R-7) and Tim Bonner (R-17) announced today multiple community improvement projects across Mercer County were awarded a total of $2 million in Local Share Account (LSA) funds from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). [Read More]

December 18, 2025

Brooks, Brown Announce More Than $2 Million for Lawrence County Projects

Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) and Rep. Marla Brown (R-9) announced today several community improvement projects across Lawrence County received state funding totaling nearly $2.2 million to support critical infrastructure upgrades, community improvements and public safety investments across Lawrence County. [Read More]

December 18, 2025

Brooks Announces Nearly $900,000 in Funding for Crawford County Projects

Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced today several community improvement projects across Crawford County received state funding totaling $858,000 to support senior services, roadway improvements, public safety, municipal facilities and community infrastructure. [Read More]

December 10, 2025

Brooks Announces More Than $2.9 Million in State Investments to Expand Affordable Housing in 50th Senatorial District

Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) today announced that communities across the 50th Senatorial District will receive more than $2.9 million through the commonwealth’s HOME Investment Partnerships Program to expand and rehabilitate affordable housing for local families. [Read More]

October 29, 2025

Brooks’ Bill to Strengthen Protections Against Telemarketers Passes Senate

Legislation to better protect Pennsylvanians from scammers and telemarketers, sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50), was unanimously approved today by the Senate. [Read More]