Brewster Plans to Introduce Package of Education Reform Legislation

Harrisburg, Nov. 26, 2013 –State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) announced today that he will introduce a package of legislation that he said will address education accountability issues involving charter schools, cyber charter schools, teacher certification and the need for high-quality prekindergarten.

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Senate Democratic Legislation Would Protect, Support Veterans

Harrisburg, Nov. 19, 2013 – Today Senate Democrats unveiled a comprehensive package of legislation that would help veterans better adjust to life after military service. State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said the bills address a number of issues that veterans face when transitioning back home.

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Workforce Development Experts, Community College Officials Share Thoughts, Ideas on Ways PA Can Deliver Qualified Workers to Industry

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 30, 2013 – Workforce development leaders and strategists from community colleges worked with the state Senate Democratic Policy Committee today to devise a better strategy for delivering trained employees to Pennsylvania’s energy, manufacturing and other industry sectors.

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Brewster Backs Senate Plans to Freeze Taxes for Seniors

McKeesport – October 10, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster said today that he was pleased to support plans introduced in the Senate that would freeze property taxes for seniors.

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Brewster: Allegheny to Receive Recycling Grant

Harrisburg, Dec. 13, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection awarded a grant to Allegheny County through the County Recycling Coordinator Grant Program. “Recycling promotes better practices for the environment as well as…   Continue reading →

Contribute to 529 College Savings Plan Before Dec. 31 for State Tax Benefits

Harrisburg, Dec. 13, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) urged Pennsylvanians to open or contribute to a 529 College Savings Program account on the behalf of a child in their lives.  He said contributions made by Dec. 31 will…   Continue reading →

Brewster: State Grants Awarded for Projects in Allegheny, Westmoreland

Harrisburg, Nov. 26, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said state funding totaling more than 0,000 will go toward four projects in Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties. Funding was awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), an independent agency of…   Continue reading →

Brewster Plans to Introduce Package of Education Reform Legislation

Harrisburg, Nov. 26, 2013 –State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) announced today that he will introduce a package of legislation that he said will address education accountability issues involving charter schools, cyber charter schools, teacher certification and the need for high-quality…   Continue reading →

 

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