Brooks Announces $9.5 Million in State Funding for Water System Upgrades in New Castle
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) today announced the approval of more than $9.5 million in state funding to improve drinking water infrastructure for residents of New Castle in Lawrence County. [Read More]
Brooks to Host Property Tax and Rent Rebate Clinics in Mercer County
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced that her office will host three Property Tax and Rent Rebate Clinics across Mercer County to help eligible residents apply for the state’s rebate program. [Read More]
Brooks’ Bill to Protect Schools from Emergency Threat Hoaxes Passes Senate
The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) aimed at cracking down on false emergency threats targeting schools. [Read More]
Brooks Leads Effort to Strengthen Firefighter Support and Recruitment in Pennsylvania
A package of bills sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) aiming to help boost the dwindling number of volunteer firefighters across Pennsylvania and strengthen emergency response was approved by Senate committees this week. [Read More]
Brooks Announces $100,000 Grant to Boost Infrastructure, Economic Growth in Crawford County
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced today the approval of a Multimodal Transportation Fund grant for an infrastructure project in Crawford County. The grant, awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, will enhance transportation safety, connectivity and economic growth in the region. [Read More]
Brooks, Wentling Announce More Than $1 Million Approved for Transportation Projects in Mercer County
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) and Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced today the approval of Multimodal Transportation Fund grants for key infrastructure projects in Mercer County. The grants, awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, will enhance transportation safety, connectivity and economic growth in the region. [Read More]
Budget Hearing Q&A: Health (Part 1)
Senator Michele Brooks questions Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Health. Senator Brooks is the chair of the Senate Health & Human Services Committee. [Read More]
Brooks, Wentling Announce State Grants for Mercer County Parks and Recreation Projects
Sen. Michele Brooks (R- 50) and Rep. Parke Wentling (R-7) announced the approval of two state grants from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program, totaling more than $260,000 to support projects in Mercer County. [Read More]
Brooks, Brown Announce State Grants for Lawrence County’s Parks and Community Spaces
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) and Rep. Marla Brown (R-9) announced the approval of two state grants through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program, totaling $300,000 to benefit Lawrence County. [Read More]
Brooks Announces $1.1 Million Grant for Jamestown Municipal Authority’s Sewer System Rehabilitation
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) today announced the approval of a $1.1 million grant from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to the Jamestown Municipal Authority. The funding will support the rehabilitation of the authority’s aging sanitary sewer collection system, ensuring continued service and improved infrastructure health for the community. [Read More]
Brooks Announces a Nearly $9.5 Million Grant for Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement in Jackson Center
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced the approval of a $9,482,675 grant from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to the Borough of Jackson Center. The funding will support the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant, addressing significant public health, environmental and infrastructure needs in the community. [Read More]