Brooks Announces Nearly $2.3 Million for Water Infrastructure Projects in Mercer County
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced the approval of nearly $2.3 million in low-interest financing for two drinking water infrastructure projects in Mercer County. [Read More]
Brooks: Budget Secures Release of More Than $34.7 Million for Road Improvements Across the 50th District
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced more than $34.7 million has been secured to improve roads in Crawford, Mercer and Lawrence counties as part of this year’s state budget. [Read More]
Brooks Takes Lead on Legislation to Transfer Former National Guard Facility for Planned Hermitage Community Center and Preserving High School Access
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) today announced the final approval of legislation authorizing the conveyance of the former Hermitage National Guard Readiness Center and approximately seven acres of adjacent property to the City of Hermitage for fair market value. [Read More]
Brooks Bill Targeting Dangerous Emerging Drug Passes Senate
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced today the Senate has passed legislation to classify medetomidine as a Schedule III controlled substance in Pennsylvania while preserving access for licensed veterinarians who use the FDA-approved sedative to treat animals, marking another step toward combatting the substance abuse crisis plaguing Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Brooks Announces School Safety Funding for Area Nonpublic Schools
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) today announced the approval of $171,000 in state grants for nonpublic schools in Mercer County to bolster security and support student mental health. [Read More]
Brooks Announces Funding for New Rescue Engine for Vernon Central Hose Company
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) today announced the awarding of $353,547 in low-interest loan funding to Vernon Central Hose Company for a new heavy-duty rescue/pumper through the Fire & Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Loan Assistance Program. [Read More]
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
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
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
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
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
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]