Brewster: School Security Funding Included in Budget Package

Harrisburg – June 27, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today said that the state budget package includes $60 million for school district safety initiatives. 

“There are a great many needs to fill in helping school district improve safety and security for students, teachers, administrators and all who enter school buildings,” Brewster said.  

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Brewster: Sunday Hunting Bill Clears Senate

Harrisburg – June 26, 2019 – Legislation to permit hunting on three Sunday’s throughout the year passed the Senate today on a 36-14 vote according to Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland), one of the bill’s prime sponsors.

“This is an incredibly important piece of legislation for sportsmen and women in Pennsylvania,” Brewster said. 

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Brewster Supports New Teacher Evaluation System Legislation

Harrisburg – June 25, 2019 – Legislation designed to improve teacher evaluations through the increased use of observation instead of standardized testing is a significant step forward, according to state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland).

Brewster voted in support of Senate Bill 751, which passed 38-11.  The legislation now heads to the state House of Representatives for consideration.

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Brewster Applauds the Highmark – UPMC Agreement for Open Access to Health Network

Harrisburg – June 24, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) released the following statement concerning the 10-year agreement between Highmark and UPMC to permit in-network access to UPMC doctors and hospitals. 

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Latest News

Brewster: Grants Awarded to Local Elementary Schools to Fund Fresh Food Programs
July, 15, 2019 — Today, Senator Jim Brewster announced the award of federal grants to local elementary schools to fund
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Brewster: School Security Funding Included in Budget Package
Harrisburg – June 27, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today said that the state budget package includes $60
Read more.
Brewster: Sunday Hunting Bill Clears Senate
Harrisburg – June 26, 2019 – Legislation to permit hunting on three Sunday’s throughout the year passed the Senate today
Read more.
Brewster Supports New Teacher Evaluation System Legislation
Harrisburg – June 25, 2019 – Legislation designed to improve teacher evaluations through the increased use of observation instead of
Read more.
Brewster Applauds the Highmark – UPMC Agreement for Open Access to Health Network
Harrisburg – June 24, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) released the following statement concerning the 10-year agreement between
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