Senate Passes Brooks’ Bill Re-Examining Costly Regulations
The Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) requiring a one-time review of all economically significant regulations in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senate Committee Passes Brooks’ Bills Improving Health Care and Helping EMS Providers
Three bills sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) were passed by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee and now advance to the full Senate for consideration. [Read More]
Legislation to Safeguard Public Assistance from Waste, Fraud and Abuse Earns Senate Approval
Taxpayer dollars provided to Pennsylvania’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medical Assistance program would be better protected from fraud and abuse under a package of bills approved by the Senate today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), Sen. Scott Martin (R-13), Sen. Mike Regan (R-31), and Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50). [Read More]
Brooks’ Bill to Improve School Tick Removal Response Passes Senate
Today the Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) that creates a standard protocol in response to a tick being removed from a student during the school day. [Read More]
Senate Passes Brooks’ Bill to Improve Newborn Safety
HARRISBURG – To protect babies with parents who are unable to care for them, the Senate unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50). Senate Bill 267 would decriminalize surrendering an unharmed newborn at an urgent care center when a parent is unable to care for a child. Health care providers at participating urgent […] [Read More]
Senator Brooks and Rep. Bonner Announce State Funding for Project in Perry Township
State Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) and Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) announced today the approval of state funding for a project in Perry Township. [Read More]
Brooks Announces State Funding for Project in Greenville Borough
State Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) today announced the approval of state funding for a project in Greenville Borough. [Read More]
Brooks and Brown Announce $225,000 in Grants for Lawrence County Municipalities
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) and Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) announced today that three Lawrence County municipalities are receiving $225,000 in three state grants to purchase equipment and provide more recreational opportunities. [Read More]
More Than $1.4 Million in Additional Grants Awarded in Mercer County, Says Brooks
Mercer County received more than $1.4 million in seven state grants to offset the costs associated with critical projects to help our communities, according to Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50). [Read More]
Brooks, Wentling Announce $770,000 in Mercer County Grants
Mercer County received $770,000 in two state grants that will support public interest projects that elevate residents’ quality of life, according to Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) and Rep. Parke Wentling (R-7). [Read More]
Brooks Announces More Than $1.1 Million in Grants to Benefit Crawford County
Crawford County received more than $1.1 million in state grants to support public interest projects, according to Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50). [Read More]
Senate Passes Resolution to Allow 2% and Whole Milk in Schools
A resolution sponsored by Sens. Michele Brooks (R-50), Elder Vogel (R-47) and David Argall (R-29) urging the United States Department of Agriculture to allow flavored and unflavored 2% and whole milk in schools received unanimous support from the Senate yesterday. [Read More]