Brooks Resolution to Strengthen Rural Hospitals and Healthcare Access Passes Senate, Securing Funding for Rare Disease Search Tool
HARRISBURG — A resolution sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) to examine the financial impact of outdated regulatory burdens on healthcare was approved by the Senate and will now be implemented. Senate Resolution 397 directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee — a bipartisan research and oversight committee of the General Assembly — to examine […] [Read More]
Brooks Applauds Passage of Utility Rate Transparency Bill
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) released the following statement regarding the passage of House Bill 2584 — introduced by Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler (D-184) as a companion to Brooks’ earlier introduced Senate Bill 1254 — would direct the Public Utility Commission (PUC) to create a database containing information on all utility rates under the commission’s jurisdiction. Currently, information relating to utility rate increases is accessible only on a case-by-case basis on various pages of PUC’s website: [Read More]
Brooks Announces Nearly $1 Million for Mercer County Student Programs in Transportation Industry
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced today two Mercer County schools will receive a combined $990,000 through PennDOT’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) grant program to expand workforce training opportunities and prepare students for careers in high-demand industries. [Read More]
Brooks Announces $3.56 Million Grant for Water Infrastructure Improvements in Crawford County
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) today announced Linesville will receive a $3.56 million Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) grant to improve water infrastructure in Crawford County. [Read More]
Brooks Announces $3.8 Million for Drinking Water Infrastructure Project in Mercer County
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) today announced Sharpsville Borough will receive a $3.8 million Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) Drinking Water Project low-interest loan to improve its aging public water system. [Read More]
Brooks Announces More than $823,000 in Funding to Support Local Communities
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced today more than $823,000 in Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) tax credits have been awarded to organizations serving the 50th Senatorial District. The funding will support neighborhood revitalization, expand workforce and educational opportunities, improve access to affordable housing and nutritious food, and provide critical services to individuals and families in need. [Read More]
Brooks Bill to Help Fire Departments, VFWs and American Legions Raise Funds, Serve Communities Heads to Governor’s Desk
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) to help Pennsylvania fire departments, VFWs and American Legions generate more revenue and keep serving their communities has passed the General Assembly and now heads to the governor’s desk. [Read More]
New Brooks Law Cracking Down on Robocalls, Scam Texts and Caller ID Spoofing Takes Effect
Pennsylvanians now have stronger protections from deceptive telemarketing practices under a new law sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50). [Read More]
Brooks Announces $200,000 for HopeCAT Workforce Development Programs
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced today $200,000 in state funding to support workforce development programs at the Hope Center for Arts and Technology (HopeCAT) in Sharon. [Read More]
Brooks Announces More Than $800,000 in Recreation and Conservation Funding for Crawford County
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) today announced a combined $812,200 in Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) funding for four recreation and conservation projects in Crawford County. [Read More]
Brooks Announces $74,900 Grant to Improve Deshon Park in New Castle
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) today announced a $74,900 state grant has been awarded to the City of New Castle to support improvements at Deshon Park in Lawrence County. [Read More]
Brooks Announces Recreation Planning Grants in Mercer County
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) today announced a combined $87,200 in Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) funding to support recreation planning projects in Grove City Borough and Sharon City in Mercer County. [Read More]