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Brewster Announces $ 95,000 Grant for City of Arnold
McKeesport, Diciembre 5, 2014 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today announced a $ 95,000 state grant for the City of Arnold to implement a five year financial management plan and operation strategy. “These funds will help officials from Arnold establish...
Brewster Outreach in Vandergrift and Allegheny Township
Harrisburg - Dec. 3, 2014 - State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today reminded Allegheny Valley residents that they are welcome to visit the Vandergrift Municipal Building and the Allegheny Township Municipal Building, in addition to his New Kensington...
Brewster: Recycling Grant Awarded to New Kensington
Harrisburg – Nov. 7, 2014 – A $6,944 state recycling performance grant has been awarded to New Kensington, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said. “Recycling performance grants were developed as incentives for communities to increase the amount of...
Brewster’s District Offices to Serve as “Toys for Tots” Donation Sites
Harrisburg – Nov. 6, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster’s district offices in Monroeville, McKeesport and New Kensington will serve as donation/drop off sites for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. “Toys for Tots is a wonderful program that helps others...
Home Heating Aid Can Help Families Manage Energy Costs, Brewster Says
Harrisburg – Nov. 3, 2014 – Help with home heating costs is available to eligible families through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) reminded area residents. “Families can use LIHEAP funding to...
Brewster, Human Services Center Corp. bring state services to Turtle Creek Area
Harrisburg – Oct. 31, 2014 -- State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) will begin having permanent satellite office hours the first Miércoles of every month beginning Nov. 5th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Human Services Center Corporation’s building in...
Brewster: Affordable Care Act Information Session Scheduled for Nov. 5
Harrisburg – Oct. 29, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland), in conjunction with the Consumer Health Care Coalition, will be holding an information session at Penn-State Greater Allegheny on Nov. 5 to assist families in obtaining health care...
Brewster Announces PHEAA Financial Aid Seminars in Noviembre
Harrisburg – Oct. 27, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster announced two upcoming financial aid seminars available to students seeking post secondary education. “Students who are considering going to college should try to attend one of the financial aid seminars that I am...
Two Grants Approved for Park Rehabilitation Projects, Brewster Says
Harrisburg – Oct. 21, 2014 – Grants totaling $350,000 for two recreation projects in state Sen. Jim Brewster’s district were approved today by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). A grant of $250,000 was approved for the City of New Kensington while $100,000...
Brewster, Coalition to Host Affordable Care Act Info Session
MONROEVILLE – Oct. 21, 2014 – To help families obtain health care insurance through the federal Affordable Care Act, state Sen. Jim Brewster and the Consumer Health Care Coalition will hold an information session for the public at 5 p.m., Nov. 5, at Penn State-Greater...
Bridge Ramp in McKeesport Dedicated to Officer Frank Miller Jr.
McKeesport, Oct 20, 2014 - State Sen. Jim Brewster hosted today's "Officer Frank Miller Jr. Memorial Ramp" dedication ceremony in McKeesport. "The naming of this roadway will serve as a reminder of Officer Miller's sacrifice," Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said....
Brewster Reminds Students of PHEAA Financial Aid Seminar at PSU Greater Allegheny
Harrisburg – Oct. 17, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today reminded all area students and parents of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) Financial Aid Seminar that is scheduled for Sábado, Oct. 25, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “I encourage...
Officer Frank Miller Jr. Ramp Dedication Slated for Oct. 20
Harrisburg – Oct. 17, 2014 – The ceremony to dedicate the ramp off of the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge for Officer Frank Miller Jr. is slated for 4 p.m., Lunes, Oct. 20.
Brewster Pleased by the Senate’s Passage of Domestic Violence Legislation
Harrisburg – Oct. 16, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster said today he is very pleased the Senate adopted legislation that would provide additional protection for victims of domestic violence. The bill passed the Senate 48-0. Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said that...
Brewster Announces Free Senior Expo in McKeesport
McKeesport – Sept. 30, 2014 – A senior expo featuring free health screenings, services and the distribution of health-related materials is set for Viernes, Octubre 3rd from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the McKeesport Palisades 100 Fifth Avenue in McKeesport, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) announced today.
Lawmakers Learn About Housing Needs of Vets at McKeesport Roundtable
McKeesport – Septiembre 5, 2014 - Lawmakers who participated in Viernes afternoon’s roundtable discussion at the James R. Brewster Community Center in McKeesport learned first-hand about the needs of veterans and the obstacles they face when they try to find adequate...
Brewster: Consider Opening PA529 College Savings Plan to Aid Students
Harrisburg, Agosto 29, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today said that opening a PA529 College Savings Plan can help students offset the rising cost of college debt. The program is offered through the state Treasury. “It is important that parents understand what is...
Brewster: McKeesport Symphony to Receive Arts Grant
McKeesport – Agosto 21, 2015 – The McKeesport Symphony Orchestra has been awarded a $2,103 grant by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, state Sen. Jim Brewster said today. “The McKeesport Symphony Orchestra has been a key part of the arts community in the Mon Valley...
Hunting Heritage License Plate Legislation Approved
Harrisburg – Julio 1, 2014 – A proposal authored by state Sen. Jim Brewster that calls for the development of a Pennsylvania Hunting Heritage license plate has been unanimously adopted by the Senate, Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said.
Brewster Announces that Independence Day is a “Fish-for-Free Day”
Harrisburg, Junio 30, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today announced that people can fish for free in Pennsylvania this Viernes, Julio 4. “This fish-for-free program is a great opportunity to try the sport while visiting the beautiful lakes and parks throughout the...
Brewster: Budget Tricks Not Sustainable
Harrisburg – Junio 30, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) issued the following statement following the Senate’s passage of House Bill 2328, the state General Fund budget. Sen. Brewster’s comments are as follows: “For yet another year, Governor...
Brewster’s Redevelopment Legislation Approved by Senate Committee
Harrisburg – Junio 27, 2014 – Legislation that allows counties to establish a fund to clear dilapidated buildings and prepare sites for redevelopment was approved by the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee today, according to the bill’s sponsor state Sen. Jim...
Brewster: Officer Frank Miller Jr. Legislation Signed into Law
Harrisburg – Junio 20, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster’s proposal (Senate Bill 1225) to name the exit from the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge to State Route 148 as the “Officer Frank Miller Jr. Memorial Ramp” is now Act 68, following its approval by the governor who signed...
Brewster Details Redistricting Reform Plan
Harrisburg – Junio 19, 2014 – Pledging to squeeze politics out of the reapportionment process, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny and Westmoreland counties) unveiled legislation that would reform how state legislative districts are drawn. “Given my recent experience...
Brewster Praises Veterans Housing Preference Legislation: Plan Unanimously Approved by Senate Committee
Harrisburg – Junio 18, 2014 – Legislation designed to bolster the ability of veterans to access public housing has cleared the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-McKeesport) said today. “Giving veterans preference during the housing...
‘Officer Miller’ Ramp Designation Legislation Passes House, Goes to Gov
Harrisburg – Junio 11, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster’s legislation naming the ramp off of the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge to State Route 148 for Officer Frank Miller Jr. has been unanimously approved by the House of Representatives and now heads to the governor for his signature into law.
Pennsylvania Hunting Licenses On Sale Now
Harrisburg, Junio 10, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster announced today that hunting and fur-taker licenses for Pennsylvania’s 2014-15 seasons are on sale now. Licenses can be purchased through the Pennsylvania Automated License System website, as well as at Game...
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Application Deadline Extended
Harrisburg, Junio 10, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster announced today that the deadline for older Pennsylvanians and residents with disabilities to apply for Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program has been extended from Junio 30to Diciembre 31. “This deadline...
Brewster Endorses Nutrition Program Benefiting Seniors
Harrisburg, Junio 4, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) is encouraging seniors to take advantage of a program that provides free vouchers to purchase fresh produce grown in Pennsylvania. “This is an excellent program for both seniors and...
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Brewster Announces Grant to Fund Flood Repairs for Yough River Tributary
McKeesport – Mayo 23, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today announced a $65,000 state grant for Elizabeth Township to repair flood damage along a tributary of the Youghiogheny River. “It is important that the state use its financial resources to help address health and...
Upgrades to McKeesport, Elizabeth Borough Intersections Funded, Brewster Says
McKeesport – Mayo 19, 2014 – McKeesport will receive $279,000 and Elizabeth Borough $120,800 for intersection and traffic signal improvements via PennDOT’s Automated Red Light Enforcement grant program, Sen. Jim Brewster said today. The intersections slated for...
Brewster’s Student Government Day Scheduled for Viernes at Penn State Greater Allegheny
McKeesport – Mayo 8, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-McKeesport) will be hosting Student Government Day on Viernes, Mayo 9 at Penn State Greater Allegheny. This is the fourth time that Brewster has hosted the event for high school students from his senatorial district....
Arnold to Receive Grant Funds to Support Recycling, Brewster Says
Harrisburg – Mayo 7, 2014 – A $171,783 grant to aid the recycling program in The City of Arnold in Westmoreland County was approved by the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), according to state Sen. James Brewster (D-McKeesport) “The grant program...
Brewster’s Legislation Honoring Slain Police Officer Clears Senate
Harrisburg – Mayo 6, 2014 – Legislation sponsored by Sen. Jim Brewster (D-McKeesport) that honors fallen McKeesport police officer Frank Miller passed the Senate unanimously and is headed for the state House of Representatives for consideration.
Brewster: Recycling Grants for Plum, White Oak, and Twin Rivers COG
Harrisburg – Mayo 6, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-McKeesport) said today that he was pleased that Plum, White Oak and Twin Rivers Council of Governments (COG) were set to receive performance grants for recycling since the funding will help the communities continue...
Brewster: Clean Diesel Grants Accepted Through Junio 10
Harrisburg – Abril 30, 2014 – School Districts, local governments, state agencies, corporations or businesses that operate diesel fleets have until Junio 10 to apply for 2014 Pennsylvania State Clean Diesel Grants, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-McKeesport) said today....
Brewster: PHEAA Grant Application Deadline Looms
Harrisburg – Abril 23, 2014 – The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) 2014-15 State Grant application deadline is Mayo 1, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-McKeesport) reminded constituents today. “The application deadline applies to all first-time and...
Brewster Bill Honoring Fallen McKeesport Police Officer Approved by Committee
HARRISBURG, Abril 1, 2014 – Sen. Jim Brewster’s (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) legislation that would honor the memory of McKeesport Police Officer Frank Miller, Jr. was reported from the Senate Transportation Committee today with a unanimous vote. Miller, 25, was killed...
Brewster’s Work on Behalf of Children and Families Recognized by Auberle
McKeesport – Abril 1, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster said today that he was “honored” to be recognized by Auberle for his work benefitting children and families in the Mon Valley. Officials at Auberle recognized Brewster as a Community Partner at their Marzo 31...
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