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Brewster Announces $1.6 Million Grant for Zero-Emission Trash Trucks in Munhall
Harrisburg, January 12, 2024 – The Borough of Munhall will receive more than $1.6 million to replace diesel-fueled trash trucks with renewable electric vehicles, state Sen. Jim Brewster announced today. “Western Pennsylvania communities have worked for decades to...
Brewster Decides to Retire from the PA Senate After 14 Years
McKeesport – January 11, 2024 – State Senator Jim Brewster announced today that he would not seek re-election to another term in the state Senate. “It has been an honor, privilege, and pleasure to serve the citizens of the 45th Senatorial District in the Mon...
Brewster, Kuzma Announce Sewer Help for West Elizabeth
Harrisburg, December 19, 2023 – West Elizabeth’s efforts to improve its sewer system will be boosted by more than $700,00 from Pennsylvania’s share of American Rescue Plan funds, State Senator Jim Brewster and State Representative Andrew Kuzma announced today....
Brewster Announces $8.6 Million in Grants for Local Water and Sewer Projects
Harrisburg, December 19, 2023 – Local efforts to upgrade water and sewer systems will be supported by more than $8.6 million from Pennsylvania’s share of American Rescue Plan funds, State Senator Jim Brewster announced today. Brewster supported more than two dozen...
Sen. Brewster and Reps. Pisciottano & Gergely Announce $2 million for Infrastructure Projects
Allegheny County, December 19, 2023 – Today, Senator Jim Brewster (45th Senatorial District), Representative Nick Pisciottano (38th Legislative District), and Representative Matt Gergely (35th Legislative District) announced that West Mifflin’s efforts to improve its...
Senator Brewster and Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank Holiday Distribution Event
Brewster Praises Budget Compromise Ending School Funding Impasse
Harrisburg, Dec. 13, 2023 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today praised completion of a final state budget package that will help Pennsylvania ease the teacher shortage and boost help for parents struggling with child-care costs while ending a nearly 6-month impasse over...
Brewster Reappointed to Pittsburgh Regional Transit Board
McKeesport – November 21, 2023 – This week State Senator Jim Brewster was reappointed to serve on the Board of Directors for Pittsburgh Regional Transit (formerly Port Authority of Allegheny County). “Public transportation is a priority,” Brewster...
Brewster Lauds Passage of Omnibus School Code Bill
Harrisburg – November 17, 2023 – This week, the Senate passed the school funding portion of the 2023-2024 Pennsylvania Budget after amending House Bill 301 to include several programs Senator Brewster and his colleagues have advocated for during this...
Sen. Brewster Remarks on Passage of Omnibus School Code Bill
Brewster Reappointed to Legislative Budget and Finance Committee
Harrisburg, November 15, 2023 – State Senator Jim Brewster today thanked Senate leadership for his reappointment to a term on Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC), which conducts a range of research activities pertaining to the operation and performance of...
Brewster Calls on Legislature to Adequately Fund Education
Harrisburg – July 25, 2023 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today called on lawmakers to return to Harrisburg to address a now-final court ruling that Pennsylvania’s education funding system is unconstitutional, unfair and inequitable. “Since the deadline to file an appeal...
Sen. Brewster Welcomes McKeesport Community Newsroom to the Senate Chamber
Sen. Brewster: Property Tax/Rent Rebate Application Period Extended to December 31
Harrisburg, June 13, 2023 – The deadline for Pennsylvanians to apply for a property tax or rent rebate has been extended to December 31st, State Senator Jim Brewster announced today. The program is open for qualifying seniors or residents with disabilities. The...
Brewster Blight Bill Unanimously Voted Out of Urban Affairs and Housing Committee
Harrisburg, May 9, 2023 — Senator Jim Brewster’s legislation to help counties create a fund to remediate blighted properties and restore communities was unanimously voted out of the PA Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee today. “Run-down buildings and abandoned...
Brewster Again Confirmed as Vice Chair of Legislative Budget and Finance Committee
Harrisburg, April 12, 2023 – State Senator Jim Brewster was unanimously confirmed to again serve as vice chairman of the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) during today’s meeting. “It is an honor to once again serve in this significant position on this...
Brewster Lauds Pittsburgh Schools Action Against Social Media
McKeesport, April 12, 2023 - State Sen. Jim Brewster today applauded Pittsburgh Public Schools for joining a growing number of districts that are suing social media giants for ignoring and exacerbating a growing mental health crisis among students. “The reckless...
Brewster Bill Would Allow Free Fishing at Recovery Events
PCCD Acts on Brewster’s Efforts to Increase School Safety
Harrisburg, March 30, 2023 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today announced the commitment by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) of nearly $5 million to improve school security and training while work continues on other aspects of school safety....
Senator Brewster Trout Stocking
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