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Property Tax/Rent Rebate Application Deadline Extended
Harrisburg, June 10, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster announced today that the deadline for older Pennsylvanians and residents with disabilities to apply for Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program has been extended from June 30to December 31. “This deadline...
Brewster Endorses Nutrition Program Benefiting Seniors
Harrisburg, June 4, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) is encouraging seniors to take advantage of a program that provides free vouchers to purchase fresh produce grown in Pennsylvania. “This is an excellent program for both seniors and...
Pennsylvania Report June 2014 :: Innovations in Education
Brewster Announces Grant to Fund Flood Repairs for Yough River Tributary
McKeesport – May 23, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today announced a $65,000 state grant for Elizabeth Township to repair flood damage along a tributary of the Youghiogheny River. “It is important that the state use its financial resources to help address health and...
Upgrades to McKeesport, Elizabeth Borough Intersections Funded, Brewster Says
McKeesport – May 19, 2014 – McKeesport will receive $279,000 and Elizabeth Borough $120,800 for intersection and traffic signal improvements via PennDOT’s Automated Red Light Enforcement grant program, Sen. Jim Brewster said today. The intersections slated for...
Brewster’s Student Government Day Scheduled for Friday at Penn State Greater Allegheny
McKeesport – May 8, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-McKeesport) will be hosting Student Government Day on Friday, May 9 at Penn State Greater Allegheny. This is the fourth time that Brewster has hosted the event for high school students from his senatorial district....
Arnold to Receive Grant Funds to Support Recycling, Brewster Says
Harrisburg – May 7, 2014 – A $171,783 grant to aid the recycling program in The City of Arnold in Westmoreland County was approved by the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), according to state Sen. James Brewster (D-McKeesport) “The grant program...
Brewster’s Legislation Honoring Slain Police Officer Clears Senate
Harrisburg – May 6, 2014 – Legislation sponsored by Sen. Jim Brewster (D-McKeesport) that honors fallen McKeesport police officer Frank Miller passed the Senate unanimously and is headed for the state House of Representatives for consideration.
Brewster: Recycling Grants for Plum, White Oak, and Twin Rivers COG
Harrisburg – May 6, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-McKeesport) said today that he was pleased that Plum, White Oak and Twin Rivers Council of Governments (COG) were set to receive performance grants for recycling since the funding will help the communities continue...
Brewster: Clean Diesel Grants Accepted Through June 10
Harrisburg – April 30, 2014 – School Districts, local governments, state agencies, corporations or businesses that operate diesel fleets have until June 10 to apply for 2014 Pennsylvania State Clean Diesel Grants, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-McKeesport) said today....
Brewster: PHEAA Grant Application Deadline Looms
Harrisburg – April 23, 2014 – The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) 2014-15 State Grant application deadline is May 1, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-McKeesport) reminded constituents today. “The application deadline applies to all first-time and...
Brewster Bill Honoring Fallen McKeesport Police Officer Approved by Committee
HARRISBURG, April 1, 2014 – Sen. Jim Brewster’s (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) legislation that would honor the memory of McKeesport Police Officer Frank Miller, Jr. was reported from the Senate Transportation Committee today with a unanimous vote. Miller, 25, was killed...
Brewster’s Work on Behalf of Children and Families Recognized by Auberle
McKeesport – April 1, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster said today that he was “honored” to be recognized by Auberle for his work benefitting children and families in the Mon Valley. Officials at Auberle recognized Brewster as a Community Partner at their March 31...
Brewster: Senior Expo to be Held Thursday in New Kensington
McKeesport – March 25, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today reminded area residents that he is holding a senior expo in New Kensington this Thursday, March 27 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Sons of Italy club. The Sons of Italy club is located...
Brewster’s Proposed Hunting Heritage License Plate Clears Senate
Harrisburg – March 19, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster’s proposal that would create a hunting heritage license plate was amended into legislation that cleared the Senate unanimously and is now under consideration in the House of Representatives. “I am pleased that...
Brewster Applauds Grant Funding for Recycling and Pollution Control Programs
McKeesport – March 13, 2014 – Three separate grants to bolster recycling and pollution control have been awarded to Alcoa Technical Center, Westmoreland County and Allegheny County, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today. “Allegheny and...
Brewster: New Transportation Funding Leads to PAT Service Improvements
McKeesport – March 6, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny) said today that new revenue generated by the recently adopted transportation funding law has resulted in Port Authority (PAT) service changes, and additional improvements will be phased-in later this...
Brewster Says Free Tax Filing Available from IRS Website
McKeesport – March 5, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny) said today that taxpayers may be eligible for help filling out their tax forms through an IRS website and can e-file their taxes for free from the site. “The IRS has joined with a consortium of tax...
Brewster: Property Tax/Rent Rebate Application Assistance Available For Free at Local Offices
Harrisburg – Feb. 26, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny) said today that help completing Property Tax and Rent Rebate forms is available in any of his three local district offices. “My staff is trained and prepared to help seniors file their Property Tax and...
Senator Brewster Remarks on Gov. Corbett’s Budget Address
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