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.  “As someone who has, for years, sought changes in the charter law to protect taxpayers I am pleased that the governor has become fully engaged.”

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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 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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Convenient Sign-Up Stations for Port Authority Senior ConnectCards Available at Brewster Offices
Harrisburg – Aug. 16, 2019 – Seniors can sign up for Port Authority ConnectCards at Senator Jim Brewster’s offices in
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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
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Sen. Brewster Announces Federal Recovery Funds for July 21, 22 Storms, Low-Interest Loans Offered
August 8, 2019 – Senator Jim Brewster announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved a request to
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Sen. Brewster Announces $2.75 Million in State Funds for Three Local Projects
McKeesport – August 1, 2019 – State Senator Jim Brewster today announced three state grants totaling $2.75 million for local
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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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