The state Senate Monday approved a bill introduced by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) that would enable volunteer firefighters to obtain discounted hunting licenses and fishing licenses in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) Wednesday announced the City of Meadville has been awarded a $30,000 grant through the WalkWorks program to develop an active transportation plan with improved walking and biking opportunities, according to Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50). [Read More]
The state Senate today approved legislation introduced by Sens. Doug Mastriano (R-33), Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), and Michele Brooks (R-50) that would enable Pennsylvania victims of the Norfolk Southern train wreck near East Palestine, Ohio, last year to keep more of their own money. [Read More]
May 2024 is Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Illness Month in Pennsylvania, thanks to a resolution introduced by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) as part of her ongoing effort to improve the health and quality of life of commonwealth residents. [Read More]
Families, job creators and energy consumers in Pennsylvania would see their taxes reduced by approximately $3 billion a year under a bill approved by the Senate today, said Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50). [Read More]
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) today announced more than $392,000 in federal Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) funds to support a “Safe Routes to Schools” project, also known as the Route 18 Sidewalk Project in the City of Hermitage. [Read More]
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) today announced more than $6.8 million in state funding from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has been awarded to replace the wastewater treatment plant to service Jackson Center Borough, Mercer County. [Read More]
In the wake of the recent $600 million settlement reached by Norfolk Southern in its class-action lawsuit related to its train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, last year, state Sens. Doug Mastriano (R-33), Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), and Michele Brooks (R-50) today introduced legislation to provide a state tax deduction for Pennsylvanians who receive payments. [Read More]
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) was on hand today to greet the arrival of the first Tuttle Point Campground campers at Pymatuning State Park. This marks the first day of camping at Tuttle Point since the campground was closed in 2009. [Read More]
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) to introduce felony criminal penalties for falsely reporting threats at school entities and institutions of higher education in Pennsylvania passed the Senate today. [Read More]
