Brewster Ties Extraction Levy to Environmental Protection, Education, Security Initiatives

Harrisburg – March 13, 2019 – A new plan to use revenue generated from an energy extraction tax to provide school funding, safety investments and environmental protection initiatives will soon be introduced by state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland).

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Sen. Brewster Welcomes New Medical Marijuana Dispensary to Region

McKeesport, February 25, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today said he is pleased that the Cresco Yeltrah’s CY+ medical marijuana dispensary is opening shop today in New Kensington.

“The state’s medical marijuana law has helped patients who suffer from numerous painful and debilitating medical conditions,” Brewster said.

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Brewster Calls for Statewide Vote on Marijuana Legalization

Harrisburg – February 21, 2019 – To provide lawmakers with more information about how Pennsylvanians view the legalization of marijuana, state Sen. Jim Brewster is calling for a statewide non-binding referendum.

“Citizens should have an avenue to express their opinion on whether marijuana should be legalized,” Brewster said.  “Putting marijuana on the ballot will serve as an information tool that can help lawmakers gauge the views of all citizens.”

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Let Pennsylvanians Decide: Put Marijuana on the Ballot

Op-ed by Sen. Jim Brewster

Let all citizens have their say on legalizing marijuana.  

At our fingertips is a potential $581 million generated annually from legalized marijuana that could be used to establish substance abuse treatment facilities to help stem the deadly tide of drug overdoses and deaths across our state.

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Brewster: Funding Approved for Crime Victims Programs in Allegheny, Westmoreland

Harrisburg – March 13, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said that the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has approved funding for numerous programs to aid victims in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties. “The funding is critical for…
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Brewster Ties Extraction Levy to Environmental Protection, Education, Security Initiatives

Harrisburg – March 13, 2019 – A new plan to use revenue generated from an energy extraction tax to provide school funding, safety investments and environmental protection initiatives will soon be introduced by state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland). “The ability…
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Brewster Reappointed to Port Authority Board

McKeesport − March 7, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) was recently reappointed to serve on the board of directors for the Port Authority of Allegheny County. “Public transportation has always been a priority for me,” Brewster said.  “Accessible…
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