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Senator Brewster Opening Comments at the Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee Hearing
Brewster Joins Protest of $ 300 Million Education Common Core Mandate
Harrisburg, May 14, 2013 – State Sen. James Brewster joined with his Senate Democratic colleagues at a news conference this week to decry a new unfunded education mandate that could saddle cash-strapped school districts with a $ 300 million expense and threaten graduation for thousands of students across Pennsylvania.
$300 Million Education Common Core Mandate Threatens Graduations
Brewster Pleased With Retention of Allegheny/Westmoreland County Based Senate Seat
McKeesport, May 13, 2013 – Following last week’s PA Supreme Court Decision to uphold the legislative redistricting plan, state Sen. James Brewster today said that he is pleased that the 45th District Senate seat will remain in Western Pennsylvania. “I am pleased that...
Brewster Participates in Senate Committee Hearing on Voting Reforms
Pittsburgh, May 9, 2013 – State Sen. James Brewster today joined members of the state Senate Democratic Policy Committee at a hearing in Pittsburgh to discuss ways to increase voter participation in Pennsylvania elections. “Voting is a constitutional right that all...
Brewster Honors Clairton Bears High School Football Team and Coach
Harrisburg, May 7, 2013 – State Sen. James Brewster today honored the Clairton Bears High School football team and their coach Tom Nola for winning four consecutive state football titles. The team was represented by players Terrish Webb and Titus Howard. “I am pleased...
Brewster Urges Families to try Fishing on “Fish-for-Free” Days this Year
Monroeville, May 3, 2013 – State Sen. James Brewster today urged people interested in fishing to try the sport out on any Pennsylvania waterway on May 27, “Fish-for-free” day. “This is a great opportunity to try to catch the big one for free,” Brewster said. “It’s...
Brewster Praises Groundbreaking of Capitol Hunger Garden
HARRISBURG, May 1, 2013 – State Sen. James Brewster today praised the fourth annual planting of the Capital Area Hunger Garden on the grounds of the state capitol. The garden provides up to 1,000 pounds of vegetables to local food banks each year to help address...
Sen. Brewster Applauds Highmark- WPAHS Merger
Harrisburg, April 29, 2013 –Following the state Insurance Department’s approval today of Highmark’s proposed merger with the West Penn Allegheny Health System (WPAHS), state Sen. Jim Brewster released the following statement: “After a long and extensive process, I am...
Brewster Named Vice Chairman for Legislative Budget & Finance Committee
Harrisburg, April 16, 2013 – At today’s Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) meeting, Senator Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) was unanimously confirmed to serve as vice chairman. This is the second year Sen. Brewster will have served in this position....
Brewster: Home Heating Assistance Program Deadline Extended Through April 26
McKeesport, March 27, 2013 – State Sen. James Brewster today announced today that the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) deadline has been extended through April 26. LIHEAP provides cash grants to help low-income households pay for home heating fuel...
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...
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...
Brewster Calls on Education Department to Release Schools List
Harrisburg, March 20, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster sent a Right-to-Know request to the state Department of Education yesterday asking that it release a list of all school districts that have been designated for financial watch status or identified for monitoring...
Mon-Fayette and Mass Transit Must Also be Transportation Priorities, Brewster Says
McKeesport, March 6, 2013 – Adequate funding for mass transit and the Mon-Fayette Expressway must be priorities in the transportation package being developed by the Corbett administration and lawmakers, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today....
Brewster Reacts to the Administration’s Lack of Focus in Budget Hearing on Education
McKeesport, March 4, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster said he was disappointed in the presentation made by Corbett administration officials as they described their education priorities at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing today.
Pennsylvania Report – March 2013 :: 2013-2014 State Budget
Sen. Brewster Says 2013 Trout Stocking Schedules Now Available
McKeesport, February 27, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today said local anglers can now access statewide trout stocking schedules online. “While this may not guarantee that you’ll catch the big one, it sure can’t hurt your chances,” Brewster said. “I urge people who...
Sen. Brewster Urges Use of 2-1-1 Human Service Hotline
McKeesport, February 22, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today urged local citizens to take advantage of a free 2-1-1 telephone hotline service that connects people from 11 southwestern Pennsylvania counties with information on customized community, health, housing and...
Sen. Brewster Applauds Attorney General’s Rejection of Lottery Privatization Scheme
McKeesport, February 14, 2013 — State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today provided the following statement in response to state Attorney General Kathleen Kane’s decision to reject the legality of the Corbett Administration’s Lottery privatization...
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