Brewster: Budget Includes Education, School Safety Dollars, Zero Taxes Hikes

Harrisburg – June 22, 2018 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today released a statement following the Senate’s passage of a $32.7 billion General Fund state budget for 2018-19. 

The spending plan includes more than $160 million in new investments in education – including $100 million more for basic education in addition to increases for special education, Pre-K and Head Start.

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Senators Jim Brewster and Jay Costa Statement on Antwon Rose

Any loss of life is tragic, and especially so when the victim is so young – like Antwon Rose was. When our police are involved in an incident like this, it is imperative that there be a detailed, thorough and transparent review. We join others in the community in calling for the District Attorney to begin such a process. Our hearts go out to the family, friends and classmates of Antwon Rose. The death of a child is an unimaginable horror, and we cannot fully grasp their pain.

Brewster: Republican Court Gerrymander Soils Bipartisan Redistricting Reform Effort

Harrisburg – June 13, 2018 – Senate Republicans, without a public hearing and zero citizen input, added a radical court gerrymandering plan to a bipartisan proposal to reform the way congressional and legislative districts are drawn, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today.

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Brewster: Property Tax, Rent Rebate Deadline Extended for Senior and Disabled Residents

Harrisburg, June 11, 2018 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said the property tax and rent rebate program has extended its application deadline to December 31, 2018.

The program assists seniors and individuals with disabilities reduce their property tax and rent bills.  Depending on income, seniors may be eligible for rebates of up to $650.

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Brewster: Budget Includes Education, School Safety Dollars, Zero Taxes Hikes

Harrisburg – June 22, 2018 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today released a statement following the Senate’s passage of a $32.7 billion General Fund state budget for 2018-19.  The spending plan includes more than $160 million in new investments…
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Brewster: Republican Court Gerrymander Soils Bipartisan Redistricting Reform Effort

Harrisburg – June 13, 2018 – Senate Republicans, without a public hearing and zero citizen input, added a radical court gerrymandering plan to a bipartisan proposal to reform the way congressional and legislative districts are drawn, state Sen. Jim Brewster…
.... Continue reading »

Brewster: Property Tax, Rent Rebate Deadline Extended for Senior and Disabled Residents

Harrisburg, June 11, 2018 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said the property tax and rent rebate program has extended its application deadline to December 31, 2018. The program assists seniors and individuals with disabilities reduce their property tax and rent…
.... Continue reading »
 

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