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Brewster: State Grant Funds Approved for Keystone Commons
Harrisburg, July 1, 2016 − The state's Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) today approved more than $400,000 in grant funding to help complete a key bridge reconstruction project at Keystone Commons, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said...
Brewster: McKeesport Lawyer, Deputy D.A. Confirmed as Allegheny County Judge
Harrisburg, June 30, 2016 − David L. Spurgeon, a McKeesport lawyer who currently serves as Deputy District Attorney in Allegheny County, has been confirmed by the state Senate as the newest member of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, Sen. Jim Brewster...
Senator Jim Brewster Introduces David Spurgeon to Judiciary Committee
Brewster: Inaugural “Going for the Goal Sprint Triathlon” Set for Sunday
Harrisburg, June 24, 2016 − The inaugural "Going for the Goal Sprint Triathlon" will get underway on Sunday, June 26 at 8:15 a.m. at McKeesport High School in McKeesport, honorary chairman Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today. "The triathlon will...
Brewster: Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Application Deadline Extended
Harrisburg - June 6, 2016 - The application deadline for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program has been extended from June 30, 2016 to Dec. 31, 2016 according to state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland). "Opening the application window wider will help attract...
State Senate Hearing in Erie Focuses on Gas Drilling in the Lake Erie Watershed
Erie – May 5, 2016 – At the request of state Sen. Sean Wiley, the state Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a hearing today on problems related to gas drilling in the Lake Erie watershed. “We need to make responsible and measured decisions about where we can...
Safe Streets Law Enforcement Grant Program Detailed
Harrisburg - April 21, 2016 - Senate Democrats representing large and small cities across Pennsylvania stepped forward today to propose an aggressive crime prevention plan that would provide $3.2 million in grants for local police departments. The Safe Streets Law...
Brewster to Host Senior Wellness and Safety Expo in Lower Burrell
Harrisburg - April 1, 2016 - State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) is sponsoring a senior wellness and safety expo on April 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the V.F.W. Post 92 Wildlife Lodge Banquet Hall in Lower Burrell. The V.F.W. Post 92 Wildlife...
Brewster: Gov. Announces Budget Decision, Funds to be Released for Schools
Harrisburg, Mar. 23, 2016 − State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) issued the following statement regarding the announcement today that Gov. Tom Wolf will allow a supplemental appropriations bill (House Bill 1801) that would fund schools, agriculture and...
Brewster Announces PHEAA Financial Aid Seminars
Harrisburg – Feb. 11, 2016 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today reminded all area students and parents of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) Financial Aid Seminars scheduled at several locations in his district.
Gov. Wolf’s Proposed State Budget for 2016-17 Includes Shale Extraction Tax, Brewster Says
Harrisburg - Feb. 10, 2016 - Gov. Tom Wolf's $32.7 billion budget proposal, which is focused on investing in education and dealing with an estimated $2 billion structural deficit, includes a proposal to institute a Marcellus Shale extraction tax, state Sen. Jim...
Senator Brewster Reacts to Governor’s 2016 PA State Budget
Allegheny and Westmoreland County Grant Projects Approved, Brewster Says
Harrisburg - Jan. 29, 2016 - Four grants for projects designed to improve recreational opportunities in the Allegheny and Westmoreland County portions of state Sen. Jim Brewster's (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) district were awarded by the state Department of Conservation...
McKeesport Alum, Brewster Staffer Appointed Cal Trustee
Harrisburg - Dec. 15, 2015 - Sarah Cassin, a McKeesport and California University of Pennsylvania alum, who serves as legislative director to state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) has been approved as the newest member of the Council of Trustees of...
Brewster: Court Ruling Validates Charter Funding Concerns Raised by Democrats
Harrisburg - Dec. 11, 2015 - Commonwealth Court's ruling that the Department of Education cannot shift tax relief money to pay charter schools validates objections raised by Mon Valley lawmakers that were reinforced by Senate Democrats' efforts to stop payments, state...
Brewster: Budget Makes Key Investments in Education, Human Services, Jobs
Harrisburg - Dec. 7, 2015 - State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) released the following statement after a $ 30.5 billion bipartisan state budget proposal cleared the Senate on a 43-7 vote today. The spending plan includes a $ 460 million boost for...
Brewster’s Plan to Speed Demolition or Rehabilitation of Blighted Property Clears Senate
Harrisburg - Dec. 1, 2015 - State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said that he is pleased that his bill allowing counties the option of establishing a new demolition and rehabilitation fund was unanimously approved by the Senate last week. "Creating the...
Brewster, HSCC and YWCA to Spur Sign Ups for Heating Assistance
Harrisburg - Nov. 6, 2015 - State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) is teaming up with the Human Services Center Corporation (HSCC) and the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to spur participation in a valuable program that helps individuals and families lower home...
Brewster: Fire Chief Roundtable Discussion Slated for Nov. 5 at McKeesport High School
Harrisburg, Nov. 5, 2015 - A roundtable discussion with local fire chiefs and state officials will be held this evening, Thursday, Nov. 5 at McKeesport High School cafeteria beginning at 7 p.m. "State Fire Commissioner Tim Solobay will help lead a wide-ranging...
Senate Hearing Focuses on Budget Impasse’s Impact on Schools
Harrisburg – October 28, 2015 – At the request of state Sen. Vince Hughes (D-Phila.), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a hearing on the devastating impact that the state’s 120-day budget impasse is having on schools across the state. “While many of...
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