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Brooks Leads Effort to Strengthen Firefighter Support and Recruitment in Pennsylvania
March 27, 2025

Brooks Leads Effort to Strengthen Firefighter Support and Recruitment in Pennsylvania

A package of bills sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) aiming to help boost the dwindling number of volunteer firefighters across Pennsylvania and strengthen emergency response was approved by Senate committees this week.  [Read More]

Brooks Announces $100,000 Grant to Boost Infrastructure, Economic Growth in Crawford County
February 24, 2025

Brooks Announces $100,000 Grant to Boost Infrastructure, Economic Growth in Crawford County

Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced today the approval of a Multimodal Transportation Fund grant for an infrastructure project in Crawford County. The grant, awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, will enhance transportation safety, connectivity and economic growth in the region.  [Read More]

Brooks, Wentling Announce More Than $1 Million Approved for Transportation Projects in Mercer County
February 24, 2025

Brooks, Wentling Announce More Than $1 Million Approved for Transportation Projects in Mercer County

Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) and Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced today the approval of Multimodal Transportation Fund grants for key infrastructure projects in Mercer County. The grants, awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, will enhance transportation safety, connectivity and economic growth in the region.  [Read More]

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February 19, 2025

Budget Hearing Q&A: Health (Part 1)

Senator Michele Brooks questions Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Health. Senator Brooks is the chair of the Senate Health & Human Services Committee.   [Read More]

Brooks, Wentling Announce State Grants for Mercer County Parks and Recreation Projects
January 28, 2025

Brooks, Wentling Announce State Grants for Mercer County Parks and Recreation Projects

Sen. Michele Brooks (R- 50) and Rep. Parke Wentling (R-7) announced the approval of two state grants from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program, totaling more than $260,000 to support projects in Mercer County.  [Read More]

Brooks, Brown Announce State Grants for Lawrence County’s Parks and Community Spaces
January 28, 2025

Brooks, Brown Announce State Grants for Lawrence County’s Parks and Community Spaces

Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) and Rep. Marla Brown (R-9) announced the approval of two state grants through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program, totaling $300,000 to benefit Lawrence County.  [Read More]

Brooks Announces $1.1 Million Grant for Jamestown Municipal Authority’s Sewer System Rehabilitation
January 22, 2025

Brooks Announces $1.1 Million Grant for Jamestown Municipal Authority’s Sewer System Rehabilitation

Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) today announced the approval of a $1.1 million grant from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to the Jamestown Municipal Authority. The funding will support the rehabilitation of the authority’s aging sanitary sewer collection system, ensuring continued service and improved infrastructure health for the community.  [Read More]

Brooks Announces a Nearly $9.5 Million Grant for Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement in Jackson Center
January 22, 2025

Brooks Announces a Nearly $9.5 Million Grant for Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement in Jackson Center

Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced the approval of a $9,482,675 grant from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to the Borough of Jackson Center. The funding will support the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant, addressing significant public health, environmental and infrastructure needs in the community.  [Read More]

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