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Sen. Brewster Calls Senate Budget Approval a Step Forward
HARRISBURG, May 9, 2012 – State Sen. Jim Brewster provided the following comments after the Senate today voted 38 to 9 in favor of a revised version (Senate Bill 1466) of the 2012-13 state budget: “While I hope we can do more to restore funds in the weeks ahead for...
Brewster Urges Retention of Mon Valley Based Senate Seat
Harrisburg – May 7, 2012 – In his testimony before the state Legislative Reapportionment Commission today, state Sen. Jim Brewster urged the commission to retain a state Senate seat based in the Greater Monongahela River Valley. Brewster explained that as a result of...
Brewster Announces State Grant for Monroeville Tech Center
HARRISBURG, April 30, 2012 — State Sen. Jim Brewster today announced a $ 37,700 state grant for the Forbes Road Career and Technology Center in Monroeville. “This state Career and Technical Education Equipment Grant will help the school prepare its students for the...
Brewster Announces Local Education Literacy Grants
McKeesport, April 26, 2012 – State Senator Jim Brewster has announced Keystones to Opportunity (KtO) grants totaling over $ 587,000 for two area school districts. Brewster said the state Department of Education has approved proposals submitted by McKeesport Area...
Brewster, Dermody Announce Water Loan Funding for Springdale Borough
Harrisburg, April 25, 2012 - Springdale Borough is slated to receive more than $ 745,000 in state loan funds to rehabilitate a deteriorated storm sewer collection line, state Sen. Jim Brewster and state Rep. Frank Dermody jointly announced today. The loan to...
Brewster: Lawmakers Need to Address Dwindling State Police Ranks
McKeesport, April 5, 2012 — Calling it a serious public safety issue, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today said lawmakers must find a way to replace retiring state troopers.
Senator Brewster outlined Budget Priorities and Investments at a PA Senate Democratic News Conference
Brewster Says State Grant Dollars Headed to Monroeville, Trafford
McKeesport, March 23, 2012 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today that more than $60,000 in state grant money is soon headed to his district through two separate awards. Monroeville is set to receive a grant of $15,498 from the Recycling...
Brewster: New Law Banning Texting While Driving Takes Effect Thursday
McKeesport – March 6,2012 – Pennsylvania’s new law banning texting while driving takes effect Thursday state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today. “The ban on texting while driving will prevent mishaps and death,” Brewster said. “While it is common...
Sen. Brewster Offers Free Student Aid Seminars
McKeesport, February 13, 2012 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today said there are still available slots for his remaining two student aid seminars for local students and their parents.
Brewster Says Gas Drilling Bill Comes up Short
HARRISBURG, Feb. 10, 2012 — State Sen. Jim Brewster today said he voted against the recently approved gas drilling legislation because it fails to raise enough revenue and stifles local community zoning and input.
Brewster: Corbett Budget Hurts Schools and Families
HARRISBURG, Feb. 9, 2012 — State Sen. Jim Brewster today issued the following statement on Gov. Tom Corbett’s 2012-13 state budget proposal: “The tragedy of this budget is that the governor could have brought in more revenue without raising taxes,” Brewster said....
Brewster: No Need to Pay for Rebate Filing Help
PITTSBURGH, February 9, 2012 – State Senator Jim Brewster today reminded people eligible for the state Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program that he and his local office staff stand ready to assist people for free.
Senator Brewster’s Budget Reaction to Gov. Corbetts 2012-13 Budget Address
Sen. Brewster Obtains Recycling Grants for North Versailles Township
McKeesport, January 31, 2012 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today announced two grants totaling $1,611 for North Versailles Township’s recycling efforts. “Recycling is an important means to cut waste and keep our environment clean,” Brewster said. “This funding will help...
Sen. Brewster to Host Local Student Aid Seminars
McKeesport, January 25, 2012 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today announced that he will host three student aid seminars for local students and their parents. “In these tough economic times, paying for a college education is a steep challenge,” Brewster said. “It is...
Sen. Brewster Reappointed as Chair of McKeesport Housing Authority
McKeesport – January 21, 2012 – State Sen. Jim Brewster, who serves as the Democratic chair of the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee, has been reappointed as Chairman of the Board of the McKeesport Housing Authority. “I am pleased and honored to continue my...
Brewster Says Home Heating Aid Available Now
HARRISBURG, November 2, 2011 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today announced that Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP) is now open for the 2011-12 heating season. LIHEAP provides cash grants to help low-income households to help pay for home...
Brewster Says School Voucher Bill Would Hurt More Kids Than it Helps
Harrisburg, Oct. 26 2011 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today said he was disappointed in the state Senate’s approval of voucher legislation “Ninety-five percent of the students in schools across Pennsylvania will receive no benefit from the school voucher program,”...
Sen. Brewster Remarks on the Opening of the McKeesport Flyover Ramp
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