News Releases

Senator John Yudichak (I-14), Senator Michele Brooks (R-50), Senator Scott Hutchinson (R-21) and Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) announced today that the Senate has concurred with changes made to Senate Bill 906 by a vote of 28-21 and the bill will now go to Governor Wolf.   [Read More]

The Canon Dairy Farm in Shenango Township, Mercer County, has been chosen to receive a $50,000 grant for new milk processing equipment, Sen. Michele Brooks announced today.   [Read More]

A group of legislators and stakeholders held a rally Capitol Main Rotunda to announce a lawsuit against Governor Wolf on the proposed closures of Polk and White Haven state centers.     [Read More]

Thiel College in Greenville will receive a $30,000 state “It’s On Us” grant to help improve campus security and provide resources to reduce the risk of sexual assault, according to Sen. Michele Brooks.   [Read More]

Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Joy Cone, a food processing manufacturer in Mercer County, will expand its cookie manufacturing operations to meet increasing market demand for cookie and wafer products.   [Read More]

State Senators John Yudichak (I-14), Michele Brooks (R-50), Scott Hutchinson (R-21) and Lisa Baker (R-20) announced today that the House Health Committee passed Senate Bill 906 by a vote of 13-12. The bill establishes a moratorium on the proposed closure of Polk and White Haven State Centers.   [Read More]

Joining in the state’s efforts to attract and retain firefighters, Sen. Michele Brooks said her legislation to make firefighter training more available and affordable was signed into law by the governor today.   [Read More]

State Senator Michele Brooks joined fellow Senators Scott Hutchinson, Lisa Baker and John Yudichak in announcing today that the Senate, by a vote of 40 to 9, has passed Senate Bill 906, which establishes a moratorium on the Wolf Administration’s proposed closing of the Polk and White Haven State Centers.   [Read More]

Efforts to tackle food insecurity and address blighted areas in Mercer County will receive a boost, thanks to $72,600 in state tax credits that will provide for $132,000 in funding, Rep. Mark Longietti, D-Mercer, and state Sen. Michele Brooks, R-Crawford/Mercer/Erie/Warren, announced today.   [Read More]

Sen. Michele Brooks announced that the Department of Community and Economic Development has awarded tax credits under the Neighborhood Assistance Program to three area organizations:   [Read More]

Sen. Michele Brooks was pleased to partner with Union City Borough to secure $50,000 for the rehabilitation of Caflisch Park in Union City, Erie County.   [Read More]

Area families will enjoy greater access to a newly renovated playground, thanks to a $40,000 grant, state Rep. Mark Longietti, D-Mercer, and state Sen. Michele Brooks, R-Crawford/Mercer/Erie/Warren, announced today.   [Read More]