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PLCB: A Profitable Business Model Serving Rural and Urban Areas Under Assault Once Again
Harrisburg, July 13, 2022 - It’s not really surprising that the highly profitable Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) -which not only serves urban and suburban customers, but also reaches deep into sparse rural regions – has faced constant attacks over the years...
Brewster Reappointed to School Safety Committee
Harrisburg, July 11, 2022 – With a record state investment in violence prevention spending in the new budget, state Sen. Jim Brewster announced today that he has been re-appointed to the School Safety and Security Committee, the chief conduit for intervention programs...
Brewster Education Investment
Brewster Budget, Privatizing Liquor Stores
Brewster Statement Regarding Passage of Pennsylvania Budget
Harrisburg, PA − July 7, 2022 − State Sen. Jim Brewster, Democratic Chairman of the Senate Law and Justice Committee, released the following statement today regarding passage of the 2022-2023 state spending plan: “This budget represents a significant act of sober and...
Senator Brewster Remarks 2022-23 PA State Budget
Brewster Announces $2.25M for Regional Redevelopment Efforts
Harrisburg, July 7, 2022 -- A regional non-profit dedicated to growing and modernizing the local economy has been awarded a $2.25 million state loan to construct a new business center in Braddock, state Sen. Jim Brewster announced today. The Regional Industrial...
Senator Brewster Announces Education Bill Aimed at Improving Student Mental Health
Harrisburg − June 15, 2022 − Senator Jim Brewster announced today that he is the prime co-sponsor of legislation aimed at improving student mental health. This bill seeks to put more school-based mental health care programs and professionals into classrooms....
Sen. Brewster: Property Tax/Rent Rebate Application Period Extended to End of Year
Harrisburg, June 14, 2022 – The deadline to apply for a property tax or rent rebate has been extended to December 31st, State Senator Jim Brewster announced today. The program is open for qualifying seniors or residents with disabilities. The previous deadline to...
Brewster Announces $1.6 Million in Housing Funds
HARRISBURG, June 14, 2022 – Projects in the 45th Senate District aimed at expanding housing and preventing homelessness will get a $1.6 million boost from the state, Sen. Jim Brewster announced today. “Safe and sufficient housing is becoming out of reach for too many...
Sen. Brewster Discharge Resolution Reaction
Sen. Brewster Floor Remarks
Senate Dems Discuss Shale Gas Policies and Public Health Impacts
MONROEVILLE, June 3, 2022 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, joined Senator Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) to co-host a public hearing on state policies and the public health impacts of...
Brewster Calls for $1 Billion EMS Investment
McKeesport– May 16, 2022 – With National EMS Week commencing on the heels of the announcement of a historic state revenue surplus, state Sen. Jim Brewster today urged the General Assembly to invest $1 billion to bolster emergency medical services organizations...
Brewster Statement on the Death of Sen. Jim Ferlo
McKeesport – May 15, 2022 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny) issued the following statement on the death of former Sen. Jim Ferlo: “Senator Jim Ferlo was a fighter, a leader and friend. He stood up for the most vulnerable and was a fierce advocate for those in need....
Brewster Announces $53k for Arnold Street Improvements
ARNOLD − April 22, 2022 − The City of Arnold has been awarded a $53,000 state grant for improvements to Rankin Street, state Sen. Jim Brewster announced today. “Our local communities have struggled to keep up with infrastructure improvements and state...
Senate, House Democrats Host Roundtable Discussion on EMS Issues
PITTSBURGH – April 21, 2022 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee joined Senator Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny), state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) and state Rep. Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) to host...
Joint Policy Hearing on Helping the Helpers: Supporting EMS in PA
Virtual Senior Scam Prevention
Sen. Brewster Trout Stocking
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