Brewster Welcomes Governor to McKeesport to Talk Charter School Reform

Sept. 4, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster  welcomed Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf to Twin Rivers Elementary School today to discuss the governor’s comprehensive plan to reform charter schools. “Our laws governing the operations of charter and cyber-charter schools need to be reformed.  We need to bring greater accountability and transparency so that our children are well educated, and our taxpayers protected,” Brewster said.

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Brewster Welcomes Gov. Wolf’s Charter Reform Initiative

Harrisburg – August 15, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today that he welcomed Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposal to change Pennsylvania’s charter school law and institute reforms through administrative action.  

“The governor has proposed a significant effort both through executive action and changes in law to make charter schools more accountable and their activities more transparent,” Brewster said. 

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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 Credits PennDOT’s District Executive for Quick Action, Decisiveness on Rt. 51 Bridge
McKeesport – Sept. 27, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today that PennDOT’s District Executive Cheryl Moon-Sirianni acted
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Brewster to Hold Shredding Event on Saturday in Allegheny Township
McKeesport – September 25, 2019 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D- Allegheny/Westmoreland) will host a free shredding event at the Allegheny
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Brewster to Host Senior Wellness and Safety Expo
McKeesport – Sept. 24, 2019 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D- Allegheny/Westmoreland) will host a Senior Wellness and Safety Expo in
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Brewster: More than $500,000 Approved for Local Recreation Projects
Harrisburg – Sept. 17, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today said he is pleased that more than $500,000
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Brewster Announces $811,844 for Local Crime Prevention/Victim Services Efforts
McKeesport, September 13, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today announced a total of $811,844 in state funds for four
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