Harrisburg, May 14, 2013 – State Sen. James Brewster joined with his Senate Democratic colleagues at a news conference this week to decry a new unfunded education mandate that could saddle cash-strapped school districts with a $300 million expense and threaten graduation for thousands of students across Pennsylvania.

Monroeville, May 3, 2013 – State Sen. James Brewster today urged people interested in fishing to try the sport out on any Pennsylvania waterway on May 27, “Fish-for-free” day.

“This is a great opportunity to try to catch the big one for free,” Brewster said. “It’s also a way to see to see if you like this great outdoor sport before purchasing a fishing license.”

Harrisburg, April 29, 2013 –Following the state Insurance Department’s approval today of Highmark’s proposed merger with the West Penn Allegheny Health System (WPAHS), state Sen. Jim Brewster released the following statement: “After a long and extensive process, I am pleased that the state Insurance Department has approved this merger. “

McKeesport, March 21, 2013 – Following today’s passage of liquor privatization legislation by the state House of Representatives, State Sen. Jim Brewster released the following statement:

“This rush to privatize the state liquor system is ill-advised. Especially at a time when the legislature has more pressing issues to deal with, including adequate funding for public education, transportation and other issues significant to Pennsylvania citizens.