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Brewster to Host Senior Wellness and Safety Expo in Lower Burrell
Harrisburg - April 1, 2016 - State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) is sponsoring a senior wellness and safety expo on April 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the V.F.W. Post 92 Wildlife Lodge Banquet Hall in Lower Burrell. The V.F.W. Post 92 Wildlife...
Brewster: Gov. Announces Budget Decision, Funds to be Released for Schools
Harrisburg, Mar. 23, 2016 − State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) issued the following statement regarding the announcement today that Gov. Tom Wolf will allow a supplemental appropriations bill (House Bill 1801) that would fund schools, agriculture and...
Brewster Announces PHEAA Financial Aid Seminars
Harrisburg – Feb. 11, 2016 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today reminded all area students and parents of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) Financial Aid Seminars scheduled at several locations in his district.
Gov. Wolf’s Proposed State Budget for 2016-17 Includes Shale Extraction Tax, Brewster Says
Harrisburg - Feb. 10, 2016 - Gov. Tom Wolf's $32.7 billion budget proposal, which is focused on investing in education and dealing with an estimated $2 billion structural deficit, includes a proposal to institute a Marcellus Shale extraction tax, state Sen. Jim...
Senator Brewster Reacts to Governor’s 2016 PA State Budget
Allegheny and Westmoreland County Grant Projects Approved, Brewster Says
Harrisburg - Jan. 29, 2016 - Four grants for projects designed to improve recreational opportunities in the Allegheny and Westmoreland County portions of state Sen. Jim Brewster's (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) district were awarded by the state Department of Conservation...
McKeesport Alum, Brewster Staffer Appointed Cal Trustee
Harrisburg - Dec. 15, 2015 - Sarah Cassin, a McKeesport and California University of Pennsylvania alum, who serves as legislative director to state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) has been approved as the newest member of the Council of Trustees of...
Brewster: Court Ruling Validates Charter Funding Concerns Raised by Democrats
Harrisburg - Dec. 11, 2015 - Commonwealth Court's ruling that the Department of Education cannot shift tax relief money to pay charter schools validates objections raised by Mon Valley lawmakers that were reinforced by Senate Democrats' efforts to stop payments, state...
Brewster: Budget Makes Key Investments in Education, Human Services, Jobs
Harrisburg - Dec. 7, 2015 - State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) released the following statement after a $ 30.5 billion bipartisan state budget proposal cleared the Senate on a 43-7 vote today. The spending plan includes a $ 460 million boost for...
Brewster’s Plan to Speed Demolition or Rehabilitation of Blighted Property Clears Senate
Harrisburg - Dec. 1, 2015 - State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said that he is pleased that his bill allowing counties the option of establishing a new demolition and rehabilitation fund was unanimously approved by the Senate last week. "Creating the...
Brewster, HSCC and YWCA to Spur Sign Ups for Heating Assistance
Harrisburg - Nov. 6, 2015 - State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) is teaming up with the Human Services Center Corporation (HSCC) and the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to spur participation in a valuable program that helps individuals and families lower home...
Brewster: Fire Chief Roundtable Discussion Slated for Nov. 5 at McKeesport High School
Harrisburg, Nov. 5, 2015 - A roundtable discussion with local fire chiefs and state officials will be held this evening, Thursday, Nov. 5 at McKeesport High School cafeteria beginning at 7 p.m. "State Fire Commissioner Tim Solobay will help lead a wide-ranging...
Senate Hearing Focuses on Budget Impasse’s Impact on Schools
Harrisburg – October 28, 2015 – At the request of state Sen. Vince Hughes (D-Phila.), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a hearing on the devastating impact that the state’s 120-day budget impasse is having on schools across the state. “While many of...
Brewster: College Financial Aid Seminar at Penn State New Kensington on Nov. 2
Harrisburg - Oct. 27, 2015 - State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland), in concert with representatives of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) will host a financial aid seminar for prospective college students, parents and others who...
Senate Democrats Ask Treasurer to Withhold Payment to Charters
Harrisburg – Oct, 20, 2015 – State Senate Democrats today called on the Pennsylvania state treasurer to “stop payment” on a scheduled disbursement of property tax revenue headed to charter schools. They have sent a letter to state Treasurer Tim Reese formally asking...
Mon Valley Lawmakers Seek Suspension of Payments to Charters
Harrisburg - Oct. 16, 2015 - Mon Valley lawmakers are demanding that the PA Department of Education halt the scheduled payment of state funds to charter schools and cyber-charters until state funds are first paid to public schools or a more equitable distribution...
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