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2017
November 28, 2017: Brewster’s Turtle Creek Satellite Office Hours Changed
November 15, 2017: $1 Million Grants to Fund Key Transportation Projects in Allegheny and Westmoreland, Brewster Says
November 14, 2017: Brewster, Markosek: Transportation, Recreation, Public Safety, Flood Mitigation Projects Approved
October 30, 2017: Brewster: Open Enrollment for Health Insurance Coverage Begins Nov. 1
October 25, 2017: Latest News
September 21, 2017: Sen. Brewster’s Senior Wellness and Safety Expo Slated for Sept. 28
July 27, 2017: Brewster Applauds PurePenn at Groundbreaking in McKeesport
July 10, 2017: Brewster’s Police Officers’ Training Commission Legislation Clears Senate
July 7, 2017: Brewster Announces District Outreach Office Locations, Dates and Times
June 27, 2017: Mon-Fayette Expressway Boosted by SPC Vote
June 20, 2017: Brewster Issues Statement on Approval of McKeesport Site for Medical Marijuana Grower Permit
June 19, 2017: Television Program Features Discussion of Opioid Crisis, Brewster’s Legislation
May 5, 2017: Eleven Schools, 180 Students, Leaders Attend Brewster’s Student Government Day Seminar
April 19, 2017: Drug Prevention Recovery Enforcement Act Aimed at Defeating Heroin Epidemic
April 6, 2016: Brewster: Too Much, Too Soon; House Republican Plan to Further Expand Liquor Sales Goes Too Far
March 29, 2017: More than $675,000 in Grant Funding Approved for Seven Local Sewer Projects, Brewster Says
February 27, 2017: Brewster: Charter School Reform Will Create Partnerships, Reward Students and Protect Taxpayers
February 7, 2017: Brewster: Proposed State Budget is a Blueprint for Change
January 27, 2017: Property Tax and Rent Rebate Help Available at Brewster’s Offices
January 24, 2017: Senate Committee Posts to Help District
January 3, 2017: Brewster Begins Another Term in Senate
2016
December 6, 2016: Brewster: Long Run Road – Walnut Street Intersection Improvements Funded
October 25, 2016: Brewster Welcomes New State Investments for Recreation Projects in Allegheny, Westmoreland
October 20, 2016: Brewster, Markosek Announce State Funding for Allegheny Petroleum Expansion Project
October 19, 2016: Brewster: State Funds Approved to Replace West Elizabeth Sewage Treatment Plant
October 17, 2016: Brewster: $4.2 Million for McKeesport Commons, RIDC and New Kensington Development
October 13, 2016: State Senate Hearing in Monroeville Focuses on Charter School Reform
October 6, 2016: Sen. Brewster Proposes Sweeping Charter School Reforms
September 23, 2016: Brewster Senior Wellness and Safety Expo Scheduled for Sept. 29
August 17, 2016: State Troopers Raise Retirement Tsunami Warning Flags
July 5, 2016: Brewster Resolution Calls on Federal Officials to Protect Steel Industry, Jobs
June 30, 2016: Brewster: McKeesport Lawyer, Deputy D.A. Confirmed as Allegheny County Judge
June 24, 2016: Brewster: Inaugural “Going for the Goal Sprint Triathlon” Set for Sunday
June 6, 2016: Brewster: Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Application Deadline Extended
April 1, 2016: Brewster to Host Senior Wellness and Safety Expo in Lower Burrell
March 23, 2016: Brewster: Gov. Announces Budget Decision, Funds to be Released for Schools
February 11, 2016: Brewster Announces PHEAA Financial Aid Seminars
February 10, 2016: Gov. Wolf’s Proposed State Budget for 2016-17 Includes Shale Extraction Tax, Brewster Says
January 29, 2016: Allegheny and Westmoreland County Grant Projects Approved, Brewster Says
2015
December 15, 2015: McKeesport Alum, Brewster Staffer Appointed Cal Trustee
December 7, 2015: Brewster: Budget Makes Key Investments in Education, Human Services, Jobs
December 1, 2015: Brewster’s Plan to Speed Demolition or Rehabilitation of Blighted Property Clears Senate
October 27, 2015: Brewster: College Financial Aid Seminar at Penn State New Kensington on Nov. 2
September 28, 2015: Brewster: Right-to-Know to Seek Information on New Charter School
September 2, 2015: Brewster to Budget Negotiators: Make Education Funding via Shale Tax a Budget Priority
July 2, 2015: Brewster Announces Satellite District Office Locations, Dates and Times
June 30, 2015: Brewster: Better Alternatives to Republican Budget, Votes “No”
June 29, 2015: Brewster Appointed to Seat on Senate Appropriations Committee
June 26, 2015: State Police Job Application Deadline is Tuesday
June 24, 2015: Brewster Supports Senate Democratic Property Tax Relief Plan
May 15, 2015: Multiple Local Bridges Selected for Rapid Replacement, Brewster Says
May 11, 2015: Brewster to Host Senior Wellness and Safety Expo in West Leechburg
May 4, 2015: Brewster Strongly Supports MASD’s Appeal of Charter Ruling
March 23, 2015: Consider Flood Insurance, Prepare for Spring Rains Now, Brewster says
March 3, 2015: Brewster: Tax Relief, Education Funding, Jobs Creation Focus of Budget Plan
February 19, 2015: Help with Property Tax/Rent Rebate Applications Available
February 12, 2015: Brewster Applauds Gov. Wolf’s Plan to Tie Severance Tax to Education Investments
February 2, 2015: Brewster Re-appointed Port Authority Board Secretary
2014
December 17, 2014: Brewster Details “Extraction for Education” Plan
December 9, 2014: Sen. Brewster: “Catch the Value” with Holiday Savings on 2015 Fishing Licenses
November 7, 2014: Brewster: Recycling Grant Awarded to New Kensington
November 6, 2014: Brewster’s District Offices to Serve as “Toys for Tots” Donation Sites
October 29, 2014: Brewster: Affordable Care Act Information Session Scheduled for Nov. 5
October 27, 2014: Brewster Announces PHEAA Financial Aid Seminars in November
October 16, 2014: Brewster Pleased by the Senate’s Passage of Domestic Violence Legislation
September 30, 2014: Brewster Announces Free Senior Expo in McKeesport
August 21, 2014: Brewster: McKeesport Symphony to Receive Arts Grant
July 1, 2014: Hunting Heritage License Plate Legislation Approved
June 30, 2014: Brewster: Budget Tricks Not Sustainable
June 27, 2014: Brewster’s Redevelopment Legislation Approved by Senate Committee
June 20, 2014: Brewster: Officer Frank Miller Jr. Legislation Signed into Law
June 19, 2014: ‘Brewster Details Redistricting Reform Plan
June 12, 2014: ‘Officer Miller’ Ramp Designation Legislation Passes House, Goes to Gov
May 23, 2014: Brewster Announces Grant to Fund Flood Repairs for Yough River Tributary
May 21, 2014: Upgrades to McKeesport, Elizabeth Borough Intersections Funded, Brewster Says
May 8, 2014: Arnold to Receive Grant Funds to Support Recycling, Brewster Says
May 8, 2014: Brewster’s Student Government Day Scheduled for Friday at Penn State Greater Allegheny
May 6, 2014: Brewster: Recycling Grants for Plum, White Oak, and Twin Rivers COG
May 6, 2014: Brewster’s Legislation Honoring Slain Police Officer Clears Senate
April 23, 2014: Brewster: PHEAA Grant Application Deadline Looms
April 1, 2014: Brewster’s Work on Behalf of Children and Families Recognized by Auberle
March 25, 2014: Brewster: Senior Expo to be Held Thursday in New Kensington
March 20, 2014: Brewster’s Proposed Hunting Heritage License Plate Clears Senate
March 13, 2014: Brewster Applauds Grant Funding for Recycling and Pollution Control Programs
March 6, 2014: Brewster: New Transportation Funding Leads to PAT Service Improvements
March 5, 2014: Brewster Says Free Tax Filing Available from IRS Website
February 27, 2014: Brewster: Property Tax/Rent Rebate Application Assistance Available For Free at Local Offices
February 4, 2014: Brewster: Gov’s Budget Falls Short
January 31, 2014: Brewster Re-appointed Secretary of Port Authority Board
January 17, 2014: PA Voter ID Law Struck Down in Court
2013
June 11, 2013: Property Tax/Rent Rebate Application Deadline Extended
June 10, 2013: Brewster Recognizes Local Medical Services Providers for Their Flu Prevention Efforts
June 6, 2013: Brewster Releases Statement on Senate Passage of Transportation Funding Legislation
May 13, 2013: $300 Million Education Common Core Mandate Threatens Graduation
May 7, 2013: Brewster Honors Clairton Bears High School Football Team and Coach
May 3, 2013: Brewster Urges Families to try Fishing on “Fish-for-Free” Days this Year
April 29, 2013: Sen. Brewster Applauds Highmark- WPAHS Merger
April 17, 2013: Brewster Named Vice Chairman for Legislative Budget & Finance Committee
March 27, 2013: Brewster: Home Heating Assistance Program Deadline Extended Through April 26
March 21, 2013: Sen. Brewster Comments on House Passage of Liquor Privatization Bill
March 4, 2013: Brewster Reacts to the Administration’s Lack of Focus in Budget Hearing on Education
February 27, 2013: Sen. Brewster Says 2013 Trout Stocking Schedules Now Available
February 22, 2013: Sen. Brewster Urges Use of 2-1-1 Human Service Hotline
February 14, 2013: Sen. Brewster Applauds Attorney General’s Rejection of Lottery Privatization Scheme
February 5, 2013: Brewster on Corbett Budget: “Don’t use Students as Pawns in Liquor Privatization Battle”
January 28, 2013: Sen. Brewster Elected Vice Chair of Budget and Finance Committee
January 17, 2013: Brewster Blasts Corbett for lack of Transparency/Public Input on Prison Closing Decision
2012
December 11, 2012: Brewster Reminds Seniors of Dec. 31 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Deadline
June 7, 2012: Brewster Announces September Office Hours
May 31, 2012: Senator Brewster Offers Free Help with Property Tax/Rent Rebate Applications
May 10, 2012: Sen. Brewster Calls Senate Budget Approval a Step Forward
May 4, 2012: Brewster Announces State Grant for Monroeville Tech Center
February 15, 2012: Sen. Brewster Offers Free Student Aid Seminars