State Senator Jim Brewster announces extended office hours for April, May and June.  On the third Monday of each month, the district offices will stay open until 7 p.m. to help all constituents in the 45th District.

Harrisburg – Feb. 26, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny) said today that help completing Property Tax and Rent Rebate forms is available in any of his three local district offices.

“My staff is trained and prepared to help seniors file their Property Tax and Rent Rebate forms,” Brewster said.

HARRISBURG, Jan. 17, 2014 – Today state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said a judge ruled that Pennsylvania’s voters will not be required to show photo ID at the polls.

“This is good news,” Brewster said. “The voter ID law was not designed to increase voter turnout or promote voting.  It didn’t make sense when it passed, and it doesn’t make sense now. I’m encouraged that the court agreed.”

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.