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Senator
Michele Brooks
Pennsylvania's 50th District
Serving Crawford, Mercer & Lawrence Counties
Senator
Michele Brooks
Pennsylvania's 50th District
Serving Crawford, Mercer & Lawrence Counties

News Releases

Brooks Announces More Than $431,000 for Hermitage Pedestrian Safety Improvements
May 11, 2026

Brooks Announces More Than $431,000 for Hermitage Pedestrian Safety Improvements

Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced that the City of Hermitage has been awarded $431,448 to support several pedestrian safety upgrades aimed at improving travel and traffic flow in high-activity areas throughout the city.  [Read More]

Brooks Announces Nearly $1.5 Million for Pymatuning State Park Trail Improvements
May 11, 2026

Brooks Announces Nearly $1.5 Million for Pymatuning State Park Trail Improvements

Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced $1,485,844 has been awarded for Phase 2 of the Spillway Trail Extension Project at Pymatuning State Park.  [Read More]

Brooks Announces Nearly $9 Million for Water Infrastructure Project in Lawrence County
April 15, 2026

Brooks Announces Nearly $9 Million for Water Infrastructure Project in Lawrence County

Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has approved nearly $9 million in financial assistance for a water enhancement project in Lawrence County.  [Read More]

Brooks Announces $3 Million for Water Infrastructure Project in Mercer County
April 15, 2026

Brooks Announces $3 Million for Water Infrastructure Project in Mercer County

Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has approved $3 million in financial assistance for a water enhancement project in Mercer County.  [Read More]

Brooks’ Bill to Cut Inheritance Tax Clears Key Senate Committee
March 23, 2026

Brooks’ Bill to Cut Inheritance Tax Clears Key Senate Committee

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) to cut Pennsylvania’s burdensome inheritance tax –– often referred to as a “death tax” –– has been approved by the Senate Finance Committee, marking an important step toward providing meaningful relief to families across the state.  [Read More]

Brooks to Host Property Tax and Rent Rebate Clinics in Mercer County
February 11, 2026

Brooks to Host Property Tax and Rent Rebate Clinics in Mercer County

Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced that her office will host six Property Tax and Rent Rebate Clinics across Mercer County to help eligible residents apply for the state’s rebate program.  [Read More]

Brooks: City of Sharon Awarded $135,000 for Traffic Safety Improvements
February 10, 2026

Brooks: City of Sharon Awarded $135,000 for Traffic Safety Improvements

Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced today that the City of Sharon will receive $135,000 in state funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Automated Red-Light Enforcement (ARLE) grant program to improve traffic safety and accessibility at key intersections.  [Read More]

Brooks, Bonner Announce $1.6 Million in PENNVEST Funding for Mercer County Wastewater Project
January 21, 2026

Brooks, Bonner Announce $1.6 Million in PENNVEST Funding for Mercer County Wastewater Project

Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) and Rep. Tim Bonner (R-17) today announced that the Neshannock Creek Watershed Joint Municipal Authority has been awarded $1.6 million in PENNVEST Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund financing for the State Route 19 south sewer project in Mercer County.  [Read More]

Brooks, Wentling Announce More than $2.8 Million for Mercer County Infrastructure
January 20, 2026

Brooks, Wentling Announce More than $2.8 Million for Mercer County Infrastructure

Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) and Rep. Parke Wentling (R-7) announced today that Mercer County will receive more than $2.8 million in state funding to support critical transportation, water and sewer infrastructure improvements.  [Read More]

Brooks Announces $900,000 for Crawford County Infrastructure
January 20, 2026

Brooks Announces $900,000 for Crawford County Infrastructure

Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced today that Crawford County will receive $900,000 in state funding to improve transportation and water infrastructure.  [Read More]

Brooks Announces $300,000 for Infrastructure Investments for Lawrence County
January 20, 2026

Brooks Announces $300,000 for Infrastructure Investments for Lawrence County

Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced that Lawrence County will receive state funding to support vital sewer infrastructure improvements through the Commonwealth Financing Agency’s (CFA) Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer Program.  [Read More]

PA State Lawmakers and Agriculture Leaders Applaud the Signing of Federal Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
January 16, 2026

PA State Lawmakers and Agriculture Leaders Applaud the Signing of Federal Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

State Senate and House Agriculture Committee leaders Sens. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Judy Schwank (D-11), and Reps. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121) and Dan Moul (R-91), joined by Pennsylvania agriculture leaders, applaud the signing of the federal Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act as well as Congressman Glenn Thompson’s advocacy and dedication to get this legislation to the finish line.  [Read More]

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