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Brewster Announces $1 Million State Grant for New Kensington
McKeesport, May 5, 2011 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today announced a $1 million state grant for the Municipal Sanitary Authority of New Kensington.
Pennsylvania Report :: Senate Bill 1
Sen. Brewster Observes 68th Anniversary of the Sinking of the S.S. McKeesport
HARRISBURG, April 27, 2011 — The state Senate today unanimously adopted Sen. Jim Brewster’s resolution recognizing the 68th anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. McKeesport.
Sen. Brewster Tours Gas Drilling Sites in Western PA
McKeesport, April 19, 2011 – Calling it an opportunity to get a first- hand look at the state’s new booming gas drilling industry, State Sen. Jim Brewster today joined fellow Democrats for a tour of several well sites in southwestern Pennsylvania. “Much has been...
Brewster Backs Senate Democratic Budget Restoration Proposal
McKeesport – April 15, 2011 – State Sen. Jim Brewster and fellow Senate Democrats have unveiled a budget plan that would generate $1.14 billion in savings to restore funding for basic and higher education, safety net programs, mortgage assistance and other vital programs.
Brewster Says Home Heating Aid Still Available
HARRISBURG, April 5, 2011 – State Senator Jim Brewster today announced that low-income residents now have until April 15 to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
Sen. Brewster Announces $1.3 Million State Grant for Harmar Business
McKEESPORT, April 7, 2011 — State Sen. Jim Brewster today announced a $1.3 million state grant for the Accelergy Corporation’s Facility located at the University of Pittsburgh’s Applied Research Center (U-PARC) in Harmar Township.
Sen. Brewster Appointed to Monroeville Convention Visitors Bureau
Monroeville – March 24, 2011 – Sen. Jim Brewster has been appointed to serve on the board of the Monroeville Convention Visitors Bureau.
Pennsylvania Report :: PA Works – March 17, 2011
Brewster Bill Would Step Up Business Investment and Activity
Harrisburg – March 16, 2011 – Sen. Jim Brewster today introduced legislation that would expand the use of a successful state small business loan program.
Brewster: Budget Cuts Will Hurt Local Municipalities and School Districts
Harrisburg – March 9, 2011 – Sen. Jim Brewster today provided the following reaction to Gov. Tom Corbett’s budget address:
“While spending cuts and better spending practices will need to occur at every government level, we must resist ‘passing the buck’ to local governments and school districts. The governor’s proposed budget cuts to education would force municipalities to raise taxes to make up for the loss of state funding to their school districts.
Sen. Brewster’s Reaction to Gov. Corbett’s Budget Address
Brewster: Bill Would Trim State Tax on Disability Trusts
Harrisburg – March 4, 2011 – Sen. Jim Brewster has introduced legislation that would exempt the first $3,000 of disability trust income or gains from state taxes.
Senator Brewster Introduces Legislation That Would Save Lives
Harrisburg – February 28, 2011 – Sen. Jim Brewster has introduced legislation that would require most buildings to have a working carbon monoxide (CO) alarm system.
Sen. Brewster Announces Outreach Office Hours
McKeesport – February 24, 2011 – Calling it a means to accommodate and meet with more constituents, Sen. Jim Brewster today announced that he will be holding office hours at outreach offices in numerous local government buildings in the months ahead.
Sen. Brewster Touts Jobs legislation
Harrisburg – February 23, 2011 – Sen. Jim Brewster and fellow Senate Democrats today unveiled a six point legislative plan aimed at invigorating Pennsylvania’s economy and creating jobs.
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Applications Available in Sen. Brewster’s Offices
McKeesport – February 11, 2011 – Application forms for rebates on property taxes or rent paid in 2010 are now available in Sen. Jim Brewster’s local district offices.
Brewster Presses for Resolution to adultBasic Funding Shortfall
McKeesport, February 3, 2011 – Reflecting on the large number of local working families that rely on the state’s adultBasic program for health care coverage, state Sen. Jim Brewster today said he is urging legislative leaders and Gov. Tom Corbett to work together to fill the program’s $55 million funding gap.
Pennsylvania Report :: The Jobs Picture
Sen. Brewster Offers Free Tax Filing Assistance
McKEESPORT, Jan. 26, 2011 – State Sen. Jim Brewster is offering senior citizens free assistance with filing their state and federal income taxes.
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