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Brewster Calls on Residents to Speak Out on Water Rate Hike Request
MCKEESPORT, August 2, 2011 – State Sen. Jim Brewster is opposing the Pennsylvania American Water Company (PAWC) request to raise local water rates by 13 percent. He is urging local citizens to speak out on the issue at a local hearing in Dravosburg next week.
Pennsylvania Report :: Urban Farming
Sen. Brewster Announces Local School Funding Restorations
Harrisburg, June 29, 2011 – While disappointed that more state dollars were not restored to local school districts, Sen. Jim Brewster today said the additional state dollars earmarked in the final state spending plan should help local schools make ends meet this year.
Sen. Brewster Announces $2.8 million Funding Restoration for Duquesne Schools
Harrisburg, June 29, 2011 – Calling it a “significant, yet inadequate” budget restoration, Sen. Jim Brewster today said he and state Rep. Marc Gergely were able to obtain an additional $2.825 million in state funding restorations for the Duquesne School District.
Brewster Says State Budget Betrays Middle Class Taxpayers
HARRISBURG, June 29, 2011 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today said the new state budget and a state takeover bill aimed at struggling cities will hurt working families, spur drastic local tax increases and could force school districts and municipalities to mergers.
Sen. Brewster Announces State Business Development Grants for Local Communities
McKeesport, June 24, 2011 – Sen. Jim Brewster today announced a total of $100,000 in state business development grant funds for local Enterprise Zone projects in Braddock, Clairton, Duquesne, McKeesport, North Braddock, Rankin and Swissvale.
Brewster, Gergely Call on Republicans to Honor Duquesne School Agreement
HARRISBURG – June 20 – As Republican lawmakers and Gov. Tom Corbett continue to adjust the state’s final spending plan behind closed doors, state Sen. Jim Brewster and state Rep. Marc Gergely are pressing that funding for the Duquesne City School District be included in the budget.
Sen. Brewster To Attend Ceremony at Marina McKeesport
Harrisburg, June 17, 2011 – Sen. Jim Brewster will attend the sixth annual “Blessing of Our Rivers, Boats, City and People” event at the McKeesport marina beginning at 10 a.m. tomorrow.
Brewster Statement on the Death of Former Sen. Albert “Bud” Belan
Harrisburg, June 8, 2011 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today provided the following statement on the death of former Sen. Albert V. “Bud” Belan, who represented parts of Allegheny and Westmoreland counties between 1989 and 2000:
Brewster Reminds Seniors to Apply for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Benefits
McKeesport, June 2, 2011 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today said the application deadline for the state Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program has been extended to December 31.
Brewster Has Answer To Education Cuts
MONROEVILLE, May 6, 2011 – State Senator Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today announced he will introduce legislation that would place a 7 percent extraction tax on gas drilling to restore education funds, initiate public works projects that benefit local municipalities and protect Pennsylvania’s environment.
ACCC Press Conference :: May 6, 2011
Brewster Announces $1 Million State Grant for New Kensington
McKeesport, May 5, 2011 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today announced a $1 million state grant for the Municipal Sanitary Authority of New Kensington.
Pennsylvania Report :: Senate Bill 1
Sen. Brewster Observes 68th Anniversary of the Sinking of the S.S. McKeesport
HARRISBURG, April 27, 2011 — The state Senate today unanimously adopted Sen. Jim Brewster’s resolution recognizing the 68th anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. McKeesport.
Sen. Brewster Tours Gas Drilling Sites in Western PA
McKeesport, April 19, 2011 – Calling it an opportunity to get a first- hand look at the state’s new booming gas drilling industry, State Sen. Jim Brewster today joined fellow Democrats for a tour of several well sites in southwestern Pennsylvania. “Much has been...
Brewster Backs Senate Democratic Budget Restoration Proposal
McKeesport – April 15, 2011 – State Sen. Jim Brewster and fellow Senate Democrats have unveiled a budget plan that would generate $1.14 billion in savings to restore funding for basic and higher education, safety net programs, mortgage assistance and other vital programs.
Brewster Says Home Heating Aid Still Available
HARRISBURG, April 5, 2011 – State Senator Jim Brewster today announced that low-income residents now have until April 15 to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
Sen. Brewster Announces $1.3 Million State Grant for Harmar Business
McKEESPORT, April 7, 2011 — State Sen. Jim Brewster today announced a $1.3 million state grant for the Accelergy Corporation’s Facility located at the University of Pittsburgh’s Applied Research Center (U-PARC) in Harmar Township.
Sen. Brewster Appointed to Monroeville Convention Visitors Bureau
Monroeville – March 24, 2011 – Sen. Jim Brewster has been appointed to serve on the board of the Monroeville Convention Visitors Bureau.
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