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Brooks Announces $9.4 Million in Infrastructure Improvement Funding
January 24, 2024

Brooks Announces $9.4 Million in Infrastructure Improvement Funding

Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced today that nearly $9.4 million in funding was approved for water system improvements in Sandy Lake Borough, as well as storm sewer improvements in the Borough of Greenville.  [Read More]

Property Tax and Rent Rebate Help is Available, Brooks Says
January 19, 2024

Property Tax and Rent Rebate Help is Available, Brooks Says

Following important changes made to the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) Program for 2024, Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) invites residents of the 50th Senatorial District to enjoy free PTRR application assistance provided by her district office staff.  [Read More]

Brooks: $265,000 Grant Awarded to Rehab Conneautville Dam
January 18, 2024

Brooks: $265,000 Grant Awarded to Rehab Conneautville Dam

Conneautville Borough will receive a $265,000 grant to repair the Conneautville Dam so it meets federal and state safety requirements, according to Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50).  [Read More]

Brooks, Wentling and Bonner Announces $6.3 Millon in Grants Benefitting Mercer County
December 19, 2023

Brooks, Wentling and Bonner Announces $6.3 Millon in Grants Benefitting Mercer County

Mercer County received more than $6.3 million in funding awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to support water, sewer and arts projects, according to Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50), Rep. Parke Wentling (R-7) and Rep. Tim Bonner (R-17).  [Read More]

Brooks Announces $500,000 in Grants to Benefit Crawford County
December 19, 2023

Brooks Announces $500,000 in Grants to Benefit Crawford County

Crawford County received $500,000 in funding awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to support two water and sewer projects, according to Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50).  [Read More]

Brooks Announces $966,000 in Grants Benefitting Lawrence County
December 19, 2023

Brooks Announces $966,000 in Grants Benefitting Lawrence County

Lawrence County received more than $966,000 in funding awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to support water, sewer and arts projects, according to Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) and Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence).  [Read More]

Brooks Announces $683,000 in State Funding to Rehab Railroad Track
December 14, 2023

Brooks Announces $683,000 in State Funding to Rehab Railroad Track

The Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad will receive $682,512 in state funding for its Kerrtown Lead improvement project, according to Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50).  [Read More]

Brooks’ Bill Helping People with Addiction Set for Enactment
December 13, 2023

Brooks’ Bill Helping People with Addiction Set for Enactment

In response to the needs of Pennsylvanians struggling with substance use disorder, a bill sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) to increase access to licensed addiction treatment programs is set for enactment.  [Read More]

Brooks Bill Providing Life-saving Care for Babies Set for Enactment
November 14, 2023

Brooks Bill Providing Life-saving Care for Babies Set for Enactment

Having received unanimous support from the General Assembly, legislation sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) to provide critical nourishment for medically fragile babies is poised to be signed into law.  [Read More]

Brooks Works to Increase Funding for EMS Providers, Bipartisan Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk
October 18, 2023

Brooks Works to Increase Funding for EMS Providers, Bipartisan Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk

Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) and other members of the state Senate unanimously approved legislation yesterday that, in part, advances critical funding increases for ambulance providers. Today, the House of Representatives took up and passed the bill.  [Read More]

Senate Passes Brooks’ Bill Increasing Access to Addiction Treatment Programs
October 17, 2023

Senate Passes Brooks’ Bill Increasing Access to Addiction Treatment Programs

To help combat prevalent opioid addiction, the Senate today unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) to increase access to licensed addiction treatment programs for Pennsylvanians.  [Read More]

Brooks Announces Funding for Parks Projects in Crawford, Lawrence and Mercer Counties
October 12, 2023

Brooks Announces Funding for Parks Projects in Crawford, Lawrence and Mercer Counties

Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) today announced the approval of state funding for multiple parks projects in Crawford, Lawrence and Mercer counties.  [Read More]

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