Oct. 08, 2019 /
![Brooks to Host Senior Expo on Oct. 11]()
LOWER BURRELL – Rep. Bob Brooks (R-Allegheny/Westmoreland) is inviting senior citizens, their families and caregivers to his annual Senior Expo on Friday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Lower Burrell VFW Post 92, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road, Lower Burrell.
Sep. 17, 2019 /
![Lower Burrell Awarded $50,000 for Veterans Central Park Project, Brooks Says]()
HARRISBURG – Lower Burrell will receive $50,000 to assist with the Veterans Central Park improvement project in a grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), Rep. Bob Brooks (R-Allegheny/Westmoreland) announced today.
Aug. 14, 2019 /
![Brooks Says Allegheny, Westmoreland County Residents, Businesses Eligible for Flood Damage Loans]()
MURRYSVILLE – Following the flooding that caused widespread damage in the area, Rep. Bob Brooks (R-Allegheny/Westmoreland) announced today that homeowners, renters and businesses impacted by recent storms in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties may be eligible for low-interest disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Program.
Aug. 12, 2019 /
![Pittsburgh’s Mayor Should Make Your Safety a Top Priority - By State Rep. Bob Brooks, 54th Legislative District]()
I am extremely disappointed that Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto shows little concern for your safety and the safety of visitors to the city’s Cultural District, while he simultaneously seeks to increase his own police protection.
Jul. 08, 2019 /
![Penn Hills School District Must Pay-Up]()
In response to your article on July 1, the Penn Hills School District is in debt to the tune of approximately $175 million. Attorney General Josh Shapiro’s office said that investigators found gross financial mismanagement.
Jun. 26, 2019 /
![Brooks Votes ‘No’ on State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Bob Brooks (R-Allegheny/Westmoreland) voted “no” on passage of House Bill 790, the General Appropriations bill, which spends almost $34 billion.
Jun. 24, 2019 /
![Brooks Commends Highmark, UPMC Agreement]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bob Brooks (R-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today issued the following statement commending UPMC and Highmark for reaching a new 10-year, in network agreement.
Jun. 12, 2019 /
![Deadline to Apply for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Extended, Says Brooks]()
HARRISBURG - The deadline for older adults and Pennsylvania residents with disabilities to apply for rebates on rent and property taxes paid in 2018 has been extended from June 30 to Dec. 31, Rep. Bob Brooks (R-Allegheny/Westmoreland) announced today.
Jun. 05, 2019 /
![Budget Talks Continue: House Republicans Are Standing Up For Taxpayers]()
Since taking office in 2015, Gov. Tom Wolf has introduced or supported 11 different tax hike proposals. In fact, his first budget proposal would have cost taxpayers $12.5 billion over the last three years. This was unacceptable and the members of the Republican House crafted a budget that protected taxpayers from increased taxes. Although I wasn’t in the state House at the time, their prudent work helped prepare us for now.
May. 23, 2019 /
![Brooks Announces Safe School Grants Awarded to Franklin Regional and Burrell School Districts]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bob Brooks (R-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today announced that school districts in the 54th Legislative District were awarded state grants to help improve student safety.
May. 22, 2019 /
![Brooks to Host Shredding Events in Murrysville, Lower Burrell]()
HARRISBURG – As a free service to the community, Rep. Bob Brooks (R-Westmoreland/Allegheny) will host two shredding events in the coming weeks to give residents of the 54th Legislative District a chance to safeguard themselves against identity theft by having their personal documents securely destroyed.
Mar. 22, 2019 /
![Brooks Named to Committee Leadership Position]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bob Brooks (R-Westmoreland/Allegheny) today announced that he has been appointed by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) to serve as chairman of the Subcommittee on Cities – Third Class under the Urban Affairs Committee for the 2019-20 Legislative Session.
Mar. 18, 2019 /
![Brooks Announces $188,000 in State Funding for Fire and EMS Companies]()
HARRISBURG – Sixteen fire and EMS organizations in the 54th Legislative District have been awarded approximately $188,000 in funding through the Pennsylvania Fire Company and Ambulance Service Grant Program, Rep. Bob Brooks (R-Westmoreland/Allegheny) announced today.
Mar. 13, 2019 /
![Protecting Innocent Human Life Should Extend to the Unborn]()
During the 2017-18 Pennsylvania legislative session, Sen. Michele Brooks sponsored Senate Bill 3, which would have lowered the gestational limit for abortions from 24 weeks to 20 weeks. It also would have prohibited dilation and evacuation as a method of terminating a pregnancy except in limited circumstances and required a personal consultation with a physician who performs the abortion. Previously, the act was silent as to the mode of consultation. The legislation passed the General Assembly but sadly was vetoed by Gov. Tom Wolf in December 2017.
Feb. 11, 2019 /
![Brooks Responds to Governor’s $34.1 Billion Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bob Brooks (R-Westmoreland/Allegheny) issued the following statement in response to the governor’s budget address last week:
Feb. 06, 2019 /
![Applications for 2019 Pennsylvania House Scholarships Now Available, Says Brooks]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bob Brooks (R-Westmoreland/Allegheny) announced today that high school seniors can now apply for a Pennsylvania House of Representatives Scholarship to help cover the costs of higher education.
Jan. 18, 2019 /
![Brooks Appointed to Four House Standing Committees]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bob Brooks (R-Westmoreland/Allegheny) today announced that he has been appointed to serve on the House Commerce, Finance, Local Government and Urban Affairs committees for the 2019-20 legislative session. Brooks was sworn into office for his first term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Jan. 1.
Jan. 01, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Joined by family, friends and supporters, state Rep. Bob Brooks (R-Allegheny/Westmoreland) was officially sworn in to office today at the state Capitol to begin his first term in the General Assembly serving the people of the 54th Legislative District.
Dec. 27, 2018 /
![Brooks to Take Oath of Office Jan. 1]()
WHAT: Rep.-elect Bob Brooks (R-Allegheny/Westmoreland) will take the oath of office as state representative of the 54th Legislative District.