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Brewster’s 6-Point Economic Stimulus Package Focuses on Workers, Small Business
Senator says state needs to fill gaps in federal aid McKeesport – March 23, 2020 – As efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 continues and federal economic plans come into view, a state stimulus effort focused on workers and small business is critical to fill gaps in...
Brewster: Property Tax/Rent Rebate Application Period Extended to End of Year
Harrisburg – March 19, 2020 – The deadline to apply for a property tax or rent rebate has been extended to the end of the year, according to state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland). The program is open for qualifying older citizens or residents with...
Industry Partnerships in Allegheny, Westmoreland Receive State Grants
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (L&I) recently approved several grants to bolster economic activity in Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties. On March 18, PAsmart Grants were awarded for industry partnerships in Allegheny and Westmoreland...
Brewster: Security Grant Approved for White Oak Synagogue
Harrisburg – March 11, 2020 – The Gemilias Chesed Synagogue in White Oak has been awarded a $20,800 state grant to bolster security at the facility, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today. “The grant will enable the synagogue to improve...
Nearly $300,000 for Local Workforce Readiness Programs
Harrisburg – March 6, 2020 − Sen. Jim Brewster (D- Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today that two local workforce readiness programs will receive a combined $272,856 to fund paid summer internships though the State/Local Internship Program (SLIP). The...
Brewster: $1.7 Million in School Safety Grants Approved for Local Districts
Harrisburg – February 26, 2020 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today said that $1.7 million in state school safety grants will soon be distributed to local schools. Brewster, who represents portions of Allegheny and Westmoreland counties, serves as a member of the School...
Brewster Leads Effort to Reopen Bunola River Road
McKeesport – February 19, 2020 – The Bunola River Road that services Elizabeth and Forward Townships, Elizabeth Borough and West Elizabeth that was closed to traffic in late January has now reopened following the installation of traffic signals, state Sen. Jim...
Brewster Salutes McKeesport’s Swin Cash’s Selection to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
McKeesport – February 11, 2020 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today said he is thrilled with McKeesport’s Swin Cash’s selection to the 2020 Class of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. Cash, who starred at McKeesport High, was an integral member...
Brewster Says No Tax Increase, State Budget Proposal is Solid
Spending plan invests in school safety, pushes charter school funding reform Harrisburg – February 4, 2020 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today said that Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed 2020-21 state budget plan is a solid spending framework...
Senator Jim Brewster Response to Governor Wolf’s 2020-21 Budget Address
Brewster Working with PennDOT to Safely Reopen Bunola River Road
McKeesport − January 30, 2020 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) is working with officials from the Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to reopen Bunola River Road. Brewster said the road will reopen once a new temporary signal and...
Senator Brewster Remarks During Law and Justice Hearing
Brewster: Mental Health Funding, Programs and Services Must be a Budget Priority
Harrisburg – January 24, 2020 – One of the General Assembly’s leading advocates for expanding mental health programs, services and funding said today that this year’s state budget must make mental health a priority. State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland)...
PAsmart Grants Approved for Area Schools, Brewster says
Harrisburg – January 22, 2020 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D – Allegheny/Westmoreland) said that $280,000 in PAsmart science and technology grants have been awarded to school districts in the area. “Our students are growing up in a technological world that is advancing at an...
Brewster to Chair McKeesport Housing Authority for 30th Year
HARRISBURG, January 21, 2020 – The McKeesport Housing Authority will be led for the 30th straight year by state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland). “It has been my privilege to lead the housing authority over the last 30 years,” Brewster said. “We have...
Brewster: Nearly $1 Million in Fire and EMS Grants Approved
Harrisburg – January 21, 2020 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D – Allegheny/ Westmoreland) said today that local fire and EMS organizations in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties will receive nearly $1 million in Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program (FCEMSGP)...
Brewster to Host Higher Education Financial Aid Seminars
Harrisburg – January 6, 2020 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D- Allegheny/Westmoreland) announced that he will host two free Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) Financial Aid Seminars for high school students and their families. “Financing education after...
Bi-Partisan Sunday Hunting Bill Signing
Brewster: Job Training Funds Awarded to Northern Westmoreland CTC, A.W. Beattie
Harrisburg – December 20, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today that the state Department of Education has awarded Northern Westmoreland CTC $16,930 and A.W. Beattie Career Center $49,650 for new equipment to better align job training...
Brewster: Over $1 Million for Railway Jobs and Infrastructure Improvements
Harrisburg – December 18, 2019 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D – Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today that $1,146,950 has been awarded for various railway track upgrades and expansion projects in the region. “The railways that serve the industrial facilities of our region remain...
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