Sen. Brewster to Introduce Hunting Heritage License Plate Legislation

McKeesport, March 22, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster said he will soon introduce legislation that would create a Pennsylvania hunting heritage license plate.

“Hunting has long been a part of Pennsylvania’s cultural heritage,” Brewster said. “This plate would honor that history and allow Pennsylvania hunters to proudly display their support for the sport. The fee for the plate would also provide the Pennsylvania Game Commission with the funding to promote hunting and preserve our state’s hunting habitat.”

Brewster is an avid hunter and sportsman.

The plate would be available for passenger cars, motor homes, trailers, or trucks with a registered gross weight of not more than 10,000 pounds.

The Game Commission would receive $15 from the fee for each plate to promote hunting and enhance the state’s hunting habitat.

Under the Brewster legislation, the Game Commission would work with PennDOT to design a hunting heritage license plate. The cost of the plate would be $35.

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Brewster said he was surprised that a plate honoring Pennsylvania hunters has not already been established. He said that once the bill has been referred to committee, he will push for quick passage.

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Sen. Brewster Comments on House Passage of Liquor Privatization Bill

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.

“This plan would close liquor stores across the state, eliminating quality, family-sustaining jobs in the process, while creating a $150 million annual budget hole. In addition, this legislation may create safety risks in neighborhoods across the state by allowing broader access to alcoholic beverages.

“Instead, the legislature should focus on modernizing the state liquor system by making internal changes that would not only result in overall customer satisfaction, but also provide a $150 million boost to Pennsylvania’s economy.

“There are better alternatives than selling off this profitable state asset that provides 5,000 jobs. We must consider modernization instead of a plan that takes Pennsylvania in the wrong direction and further adds to Pennsylvania’s unemployment woes.”

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