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Brewster: Nearly $1 Million for Allegheny County Airport Upgrades
Harrisburg – August 28, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D- Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today that Allegheny County Airport has been awarded a state grant for $900,000 to upgrade airport buildings. “Allegheny County Airport is a regional resource that enhances...
Brewster, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Expand Partnership to Local Libraries
Join Forces on Collaborate-Educate-Enroll events Harrisburg – August 22, 2019 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) announced today a new outreach partnership with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank on Collaborate-Educate-Enroll events. “My office has...
Convenient Sign-Up Stations for Port Authority Senior ConnectCards Available at Brewster Offices
Harrisburg – Aug. 16, 2019 – Seniors can sign up for Port Authority ConnectCards at Senator Jim Brewster’s offices in Monroeville, McKeesport or New Kensington. “Senior ConnectCards enable those over the age of 65 to use public transportation for free,” Brewster...
Brewster Welcomes Gov. Wolf’s Charter Reform Initiative
Harrisburg – August 15, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today that he welcomed Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposal to change Pennsylvania’s charter school law and institute reforms through administrative action. “The governor has...
Senate Education Committee Hearing on Charter Schools :: August 14, 2019
Sen. Brewster Announces Federal Recovery Funds for July 21, 22 Storms, Low-Interest Loans Offered
August 8, 2019 - Senator Jim Brewster announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved a request to declare a disaster in Allegheny County for damage from storms and flash flooding on July 21 and 22, 2019. “This news is great for residents...
Sen. Brewster Announces $2.75 Million in State Funds for Three Local Projects
McKeesport – August 1, 2019 – State Senator Jim Brewster today announced three state grants totaling $2.75 million for local development projects. “These renovation and construction projects will help expedite key local projects and spur additional economic...
Brewster: Grants Awarded to Local Elementary Schools to Fund Fresh Food Programs
July, 15, 2019 --- Today, Senator Jim Brewster announced the award of federal grants to local elementary schools to fund healthy, fresh food programs for students. “It is important to make healthy food accessible to students so they are nourished and prepared to...
Brewster: School Security Funding Included in Budget Package
Harrisburg – June 27, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today said that the state budget package includes $60 million for school district safety initiatives. “There are a great many needs to fill in helping school district improve safety...
Senator Brewster Budget Response Interview
Senator Brewster on passage of Sunday Hunting
Brewster: Sunday Hunting Bill Clears Senate
Harrisburg – June 26, 2019 – Legislation to permit hunting on three Sunday’s throughout the year passed the Senate today on a 36-14 vote according to Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland), one of the bill’s prime sponsors. “This is an incredibly important piece...
Senator Brewster Education Hearing
Brewster Supports New Teacher Evaluation System Legislation
Harrisburg – June 25, 2019 – Legislation designed to improve teacher evaluations through the increased use of observation instead of standardized testing is a significant step forward, according to state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland). Brewster voted in...
Senator Brewster comments on UPMC/Highmark announcement just days before the expiration of the existing consent decree
Brewster Applauds the Highmark – UPMC Agreement for Open Access to Health Network
Harrisburg – June 24, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) released the following statement concerning the 10-year agreement between Highmark and UPMC to permit in-network access to UPMC doctors and hospitals. The agreement was announced...
Brewster Applauds Approval of Sunday Hunting Bill
Harrisburg – June 20, 2019 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) applauded the passage of his Sunday Hunting Bill (Senate Bill 147) out of the Senate Appropriations Committee. The legislation, which would authorize the Game Commission to allow Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania for up to three Sundays, will be brought to the Senate floor for a vote.
Brewster’s Legislation to Support Rehabilitation of Blighted Properties Passed Unanimously by Urban Affairs Committee
Harrisburg – June 19, 2019 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) announced that his legislation to provide counties with an option to establish a demolition and rehabilitation fund for blighted property has been unanimously approved by the Senate Urban...
Brewster: Funding Awarded for Crime Victims, Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse Programs
Harrisburg – June 12, 2019 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) announced today that the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has awarded funding to various organizations and programs in the region to help victims of crime, domestic...
Senator Brewster comments on the Poverty Listening Tour in McKeesport
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