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Brewster Supports New Teacher Evaluation System Legislation
Harrisburg – June 25, 2019 – Legislation designed to improve teacher evaluations through the increased use of observation instead of standardized testing is a significant step forward, according to state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland). Brewster voted in...
Senator Brewster comments on UPMC/Highmark announcement just days before the expiration of the existing consent decree
Brewster Applauds the Highmark – UPMC Agreement for Open Access to Health Network
Harrisburg – June 24, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) released the following statement concerning the 10-year agreement between Highmark and UPMC to permit in-network access to UPMC doctors and hospitals. The agreement was announced...
Brewster Applauds Approval of Sunday Hunting Bill
Harrisburg – June 20, 2019 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) applauded the passage of his Sunday Hunting Bill (Senate Bill 147) out of the Senate Appropriations Committee. The legislation, which would authorize the Game Commission to allow Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania for up to three Sundays, will be brought to the Senate floor for a vote.
Brewster’s Legislation to Support Rehabilitation of Blighted Properties Passed Unanimously by Urban Affairs Committee
Harrisburg – June 19, 2019 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) announced that his legislation to provide counties with an option to establish a demolition and rehabilitation fund for blighted property has been unanimously approved by the Senate Urban...
Brewster: Funding Awarded for Crime Victims, Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse Programs
Harrisburg – June 12, 2019 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) announced today that the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has awarded funding to various organizations and programs in the region to help victims of crime, domestic...
Senator Brewster comments on the Poverty Listening Tour in McKeesport
Brewster: Grants Awarded to Improve Student Performance, Support Community Learning
McKeesport – June 5, 2019 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) announced that several local schools will receive funding through the 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) program. “Enriching and enhancing the education of our students is a priority...
Senator Brewster Hosts Real ID Community Event at the Braddock Library
Brewster: City of McKeesport to Receive Traffic Safety Improvement Funds
McKeesport – May 29, 2019 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) announced that McKeesport is set to receive funding assistance to improve traffic safety through the Automated Red-Light Enforcement (ARLE) fund. “This funding is instrumental to improve traffic...
State Officials and Advocates Kick Off Real Jobs, Real Pay Tour
Pennsylvania − May 20, 2019 − Advocates, lawmakers and state officials will participate in tours and a statewide day of action on Thursday, May 23rd with businesses that choose to pay their employees a living wage. Pennsylvania’s minimum wage remains at a regional low...
Senator Brewster Student Government Seminar 2019
Brewster Hails Auditor General’s Call for More Mental Health Funding to Reduce Gun Deaths
Harrisburg – April 25, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) – a strong advocate for additional mental health funding -- applauded state Auditor General Eugene DePasquale’s recent call for more mental health resources to prevent gun deaths. “A key...
Senator Brewster Stocks Trout at Long Run Creek
Brewster: Pitcairn, White Oak to Receive State Grant Funds
Harrisburg – March 26, 2019 – State grant funding including $525,000 for road slide repairs in Pitcairn and $200,000 for a streetscape project in White Oak was approved today, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said. “The ability to successfully access...
Brewster: Funding Approved for Crime Victims Programs in Allegheny, Westmoreland
Harrisburg – March 13, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said that the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has approved funding for numerous programs to aid victims in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties. “The funding is...
Brewster Ties Extraction Levy to Environmental Protection, Education, Security Initiatives
Harrisburg – March 13, 2019 – A new plan to use revenue generated from an energy extraction tax to provide school funding, safety investments and environmental protection initiatives will soon be introduced by state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland). “The...
Brewster Reappointed to Port Authority Board
McKeesport − March 7, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) was recently reappointed to serve on the board of directors for the Port Authority of Allegheny County. “Public transportation has always been a priority for me,” Brewster said. ...
PA Liquor Control Board Q and A with Senator Brewster :: February 28, 2019
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