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Sen. Brewster Welcomes New Medical Marijuana Dispensary to Region
McKeesport, February 25, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today said he is pleased that the Cresco Yeltrah’s CY+ medical marijuana dispensary is opening shop today in New Kensington. “The state’s medical marijuana law has helped patients who...
Brewster Calls for Statewide Vote on Marijuana Legalization
Harrisburg – February 21, 2019 – To provide lawmakers with more information about how Pennsylvanians view the legalization of marijuana, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) is calling for a statewide non-binding referendum. “Citizens should have an...
Let Pennsylvanians Decide: Put Marijuana on the Ballot
Op-ed by Sen. Jim Brewster
Let all citizens have their say on legalizing marijuana.
At our fingertips is a potential $581 million generated annually from legalized marijuana that could be used to establish substance abuse treatment facilities to help stem the deadly tide of drug overdoses and deaths across our state.
Senator Brewster Celebrates the Grand Opening of the New Tube City Center for Business and Innovation
Sen. Brewster McKeesport Tube City Center Ribbon-Cutting :: February 11, 2019
Brewster Hails Projects to Bolster Mon Valley Economy
McKeesport – February 11, 2019 – At a ceremony at the former Daily News building in downtown McKeesport today, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) celebrated the grand opening of the new Tube City Center for Business and Innovation and detailed how a new elevated trail and multi-modal transportation center will bolster the fortunes of the Mon Valley.
Joint State Legislative Hearing in Clairton Focuses on Improving Air Quality
Clairton, February 7, 2019 – With an overflow crowd of steel workers and concerned citizens in attendance at Clairton City Hall, a joint state Senate-House Democratic Policy Committee hearing was held today on ways to improve air quality, community notification...
Brewster: Sunday Hunting Bill Approved by Senate Committee, Moves to Full Senate
Harrisburg – February 6, 2019 – Legislation to permit the Pennsylvania Game Commission to authorize hunting on a limited number of Sundays throughout the year (Senate Bill 147) was approved yesterday by the Senate Game and Fisheries Committee, said Sen. Jim Brewster...
Brewster Applauds Direction of Proposed Budget, Investment in Schools, Workforce, No New Taxes
Harrisburg – February 5, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) issued the following statement concerning Gov. Tom Wolf’s $34.1 billion General Fund budget request. Wolf proposed his budget during an address before a joint session of the...
Senator Brewster remarks on Governor Wolf’s Budget Address
State Legislative Hearing on Air Quality, Community Notification Issues Set for Clairton Next Week
In the wake of the Clairton Coke Works fire, the state Senate and House Democratic Policy committees will hold a joint public hearing on ways to improve air quality, community notification procedures and emergency response. The hearing is scheduled for noon on...
Brewster: State Funding Approved for New Water Pump Project in Elizabeth Borough
Harrisburg – January 31, 2019 – A state financing agency has approved funding for a critical project in Elizabeth Borough, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) announced. The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) approved $8.8...
Brewster Partners with Greater Pittsburgh, Westmoreland County Food Banks to Expand Reach
McKeesport – January 30, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) announced today that he has partnered with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and the Westmoreland County Food Bank to reach more citizens in need. “We’ve joined with area food...
Brewster Expands Local Satellite Office Hours in More Communities
Harrisburg – January 28, 2019 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) announced more permanent satellite offices throughout the 45th Senatorial District. “I am happy to announce new satellite offices and extended office hours that will be available in many...
Legislators, County Health Department Officials Discuss Clairton Coke Works Fire, Aftermath
Brewster, Costa, Kortz, Davis receive update during morning conference call McKeesport – January 25, 2019 – State Sens. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland), Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) and state Reps. Bill Kortz (D-Allegheny) and Austin Davis (D-Allegheny) received an...
Brewster: Computer Science Dedicated Funding Awarded to Local Schools
Harrisburg, Jan. 17, 2019 – Education grants dedicated to the implementation and improvement of computer science programs and career-readiness have been awarded to schools in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties, said Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland). “As...
Brewster to Serve as Democratic Chair of Senate Law and Justice, Game and Fisheries Committees
Harrisburg – January 16, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) has been appointed Democratic chair of the Senate Law and Justice and Game and Fisheries committees.
Brewster: Education Partnership Grants Approved for Technical Career Training
Harrisburg – January 16, 2019 – Education Partnership Grants to improve technical career training have been approved for projects in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties, said Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland).
Democratic State Senators Seek Spark to Ignite Manufacturing Expansion
Harrisburg – January 11, 2019 – Three Democratic state senators today announced a comprehensive package of legislation aimed at sparking a rapid and sustained expansion of Pennsylvania’s manufacturing sector.
Senator Brewster Hosts ACA Enrollment Events in Lower Burrell and McKeesport
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