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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.
Pennsylvania Report :: PA Works – March 17, 2011
Brewster Bill Would Step Up Business Investment and Activity
Harrisburg – March 16, 2011 – Sen. Jim Brewster today introduced legislation that would expand the use of a successful state small business loan program.
Brewster: Budget Cuts Will Hurt Local Municipalities and School Districts
Harrisburg – March 9, 2011 – Sen. Jim Brewster today provided the following reaction to Gov. Tom Corbett’s budget address:
“While spending cuts and better spending practices will need to occur at every government level, we must resist ‘passing the buck’ to local governments and school districts. The governor’s proposed budget cuts to education would force municipalities to raise taxes to make up for the loss of state funding to their school districts.
Sen. Brewster’s Reaction to Gov. Corbett’s Budget Address
Brewster: Bill Would Trim State Tax on Disability Trusts
Harrisburg – March 4, 2011 – Sen. Jim Brewster has introduced legislation that would exempt the first $3,000 of disability trust income or gains from state taxes.
Senator Brewster Introduces Legislation That Would Save Lives
Harrisburg – February 28, 2011 – Sen. Jim Brewster has introduced legislation that would require most buildings to have a working carbon monoxide (CO) alarm system.
Sen. Brewster Announces Outreach Office Hours
McKeesport – February 24, 2011 – Calling it a means to accommodate and meet with more constituents, Sen. Jim Brewster today announced that he will be holding office hours at outreach offices in numerous local government buildings in the months ahead.
Sen. Brewster Touts Jobs legislation
Harrisburg – February 23, 2011 – Sen. Jim Brewster and fellow Senate Democrats today unveiled a six point legislative plan aimed at invigorating Pennsylvania’s economy and creating jobs.
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Applications Available in Sen. Brewster’s Offices
McKeesport – February 11, 2011 – Application forms for rebates on property taxes or rent paid in 2010 are now available in Sen. Jim Brewster’s local district offices.
Brewster Presses for Resolution to adultBasic Funding Shortfall
McKeesport, February 3, 2011 – Reflecting on the large number of local working families that rely on the state’s adultBasic program for health care coverage, state Sen. Jim Brewster today said he is urging legislative leaders and Gov. Tom Corbett to work together to fill the program’s $55 million funding gap.
Pennsylvania Report :: The Jobs Picture
Sen. Brewster Offers Free Tax Filing Assistance
McKEESPORT, Jan. 26, 2011 – State Sen. Jim Brewster is offering senior citizens free assistance with filing their state and federal income taxes.
Sen. Brewster to Host Local Student Aid Seminars
Harrisburg, January 25, 2011 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today announced that he will host three student aid seminars in February for local students and their parents.
Brewster to Serve as Democratic Chairman of Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee
Harrisburg, January 10, 2011 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today was appointed Democratic chairman of the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee.
Brewster Urges Unemployed to Continue Filing for Benefits while Congress Debates Extension
McKEESPORT, December 10, 2010 – State Sen. Jim Brewster is urging jobless workers whose federal unemployment benefits have, or will soon expire, to continue filing for the weekly payments. “Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Labor has advised me that continuing to file should help expedite the resumption of payments if Congress acts,” Brewster said. “Knowing that many families are barely surviving with unemployment benefits, I urge them to make sure they keep filing – while we all pray that Congress acts soon.”
Brewster Reminds Seniors of Property Tax Rebate Filing Deadline
McKeesport, December 1, 2010 – Sen. Jim Brewster today announced that the application deadline for the state's Property Tax/Rent Rebate program is December 31, 2010. “If you are a low income senior citizen or know seniors who may qualify for this benefit program, I...
Brewster Takes Oath of Office as State Senator
HARRISBURG, November 17, 2010 — State Senator Jim Brewster took the oath of office today pledging to lead by example, fight for his constituents and work to create jobs and improve education.
Brewster, a Democrat, won a Nov. 2 special election to serve the final two years of the term vacated by former Senator Sean Logan. Logan resigned in August to accept a position with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Brewster’s State Senate Swearing-In Set for Wednesday in Harrisburg
Harrisburg, November 16, 2010 — State Senator-elect Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) will be sworn in to the state Senate at the Capitol in Harrisburg on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at approximately 1 p.m.
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