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Senator Brewster Comments on Medicaid Funding Passage
Brewster Announces Nutritional Program that Benefits Seniors
Harrisburg, June 18, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) encouraged seniors to take advantage of a program that provides free vouchers to purchase fresh produce grown in Pennsylvania. The 2013 Senior Farmers’ Market Nutritional Program provides...
Brewster’s Legislation Honoring Hunters with License Plate Clears Committee
Harrisburg, June 12, 2013 – Hunters may have a new way to show their support for the sport that is a part of many Pennsylvanians’ heritage courtesy of legislation introduced by state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland). Brewster’s measure that would create a...
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Application Deadline Extended
Harrisburg, June 10, 2013 – State Sen. James 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 30 to Dec. 31. “This deadline...
Brewster Recognizes Local Medical Services Providers for Their Flu Prevention Efforts
McKeesport, June 10, 2013 – State Senator Jim Brewster recognized 13 local emergency service providers as well as other key groups of the Mon River Fleet for their efforts to combat influenza by administering 6,000 vaccines from mid-September through January 21st to...
Sen. Brewster to Appear on Sunday Business Page
State Senator Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) will be the guest news maker on local Pittsburgh CBS affiliate KDKA’s Sunday Business Page Show on Sunday, June 9 from 6:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. The show is hosted by Jon Delano. Brewster will be discussing the condition...
Brewster Releases Statement on Senate Passage of Transportation Funding Legislation
Harrisburg, June 5, 2013 – Following overwhelming Senate support of the $2.5 billion transportation funding, state Sen. James Brewster today released the following statement regarding Senate Bill 1: “This measure is a positive first step toward improving...
Senator Brewster Opening Comments at the Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee Hearing
Brewster Joins Protest of $ 300 Million Education Common Core Mandate
Harrisburg, May 14, 2013 – State Sen. James Brewster joined with his Senate Democratic colleagues at a news conference this week to decry a new unfunded education mandate that could saddle cash-strapped school districts with a $ 300 million expense and threaten graduation for thousands of students across Pennsylvania.
$300 Million Education Common Core Mandate Threatens Graduations
Brewster Pleased With Retention of Allegheny/Westmoreland County Based Senate Seat
McKeesport, May 13, 2013 – Following last week’s PA Supreme Court Decision to uphold the legislative redistricting plan, state Sen. James Brewster today said that he is pleased that the 45th District Senate seat will remain in Western Pennsylvania. “I am pleased that...
Brewster Participates in Senate Committee Hearing on Voting Reforms
Pittsburgh, May 9, 2013 – State Sen. James Brewster today joined members of the state Senate Democratic Policy Committee at a hearing in Pittsburgh to discuss ways to increase voter participation in Pennsylvania elections. “Voting is a constitutional right that all...
Brewster Honors Clairton Bears High School Football Team and Coach
Harrisburg, May 7, 2013 – State Sen. James Brewster today honored the Clairton Bears High School football team and their coach Tom Nola for winning four consecutive state football titles. The team was represented by players Terrish Webb and Titus Howard. “I am pleased...
Brewster Urges Families to try Fishing on “Fish-for-Free” Days this Year
Monroeville, May 3, 2013 – State Sen. James Brewster today urged people interested in fishing to try the sport out on any Pennsylvania waterway on May 27, “Fish-for-free” day. “This is a great opportunity to try to catch the big one for free,” Brewster said. “It’s...
Brewster Praises Groundbreaking of Capitol Hunger Garden
HARRISBURG, May 1, 2013 – State Sen. James Brewster today praised the fourth annual planting of the Capital Area Hunger Garden on the grounds of the state capitol. The garden provides up to 1,000 pounds of vegetables to local food banks each year to help address...
Sen. Brewster Applauds Highmark- WPAHS Merger
Harrisburg, April 29, 2013 –Following the state Insurance Department’s approval today of Highmark’s proposed merger with the West Penn Allegheny Health System (WPAHS), state Sen. Jim Brewster released the following statement: “After a long and extensive process, I am...
Brewster Named Vice Chairman for Legislative Budget & Finance Committee
Harrisburg, April 16, 2013 – At today’s Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) meeting, Senator Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) was unanimously confirmed to serve as vice chairman. This is the second year Sen. Brewster will have served in this position....
Brewster: Home Heating Assistance Program Deadline Extended Through April 26
McKeesport, March 27, 2013 – State Sen. James Brewster today announced today that the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) deadline has been extended through April 26. LIHEAP provides cash grants to help low-income households pay for home heating fuel...
Sen. Brewster to Introduce Hunting Heritage License Plate Legislation
McKeesport, March 22, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster said he will soon introduce legislation that would create a Pennsylvania hunting heritage license plate. “Hunting has long been a part of Pennsylvania’s cultural heritage,” Brewster said. “This plate would honor...
Sen. Brewster Comments on House Passage of Liquor Privatization Bill
McKeesport, March 21, 2013 – Following today's passage of liquor privatization legislation by the state House of Representatives, State Sen. Jim Brewster released the following statement: “This rush to privatize the state liquor system is ill-advised. Especially at a...
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