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Sen. Brewster Responds to Governor Wolf’s 2022-23 Budget Address
Despite Phil’s News, Brewster Says Spring on the Way
Harrisburg, February 2, 2022 – Despite the news delivered by Pennsylvania’s most famous groundhog today, State Senator Jim Brewster said there are real signs that spring is on the way. “With due respect to Phil, for thousands of Pennsylvanians like me, this week’s...
Brewster, Democratic Colleagues Announce Historic School Funding Plan
Harrisburg, January 31, 2022 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today stood with colleagues in the House and Senate to announce a school budget plan that would represent the largest investment in public education in Pennsylvania history. The $3.75 billion outline, dubbed the...
Senator Brewster Brewster Joins Colleagues to Announce Historic School Funding Plan
Brewster Again Appointed Secretary of Port Authority Board
Harrisburg, January 28, 2022 – State Senator Jim Brewster will serve another term as Secretary of the Board of the Port Authority of Allegheny County. “We are facing very challenging times in public transportation, so we need to work together to rebuild our systems to...
Brewster Reappointed as Chair of McKeesport Housing Authority
Harrisburg – January 28, 2022 – State Senator Jim Brewster will again lead the McKeesport Housing Authority. “It has been a privilege to be the Chairman of the McKeesport Housing Authority,” Brewster said. “We have achieved many things during my tenure as Chair,...
Brewster: McKeesport Program Wins $150K Violence Prevention Grant
Harrisburg, January 26, 2022 – A McKeesport violence prevention program will receive a $150,000 state grant to help address an uptick in incidents that coincided with the COVID pandemic. “I’m proud of this community-based effort to interact with people where they live...
45th Senate District to Receive $600,000 for Economic Development Projects
McKeesport, January 26, 2022 – State Sen. Jim Brewster announced today that the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC) has awarded $600,000 in Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund (GEDTF) grants for projects in his senatorial district. "I was...
Brewster Announces More than $229,000 in School Safety Grants
Harrisburg – January 24, 2022 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today announced that more than $229,000 in competitive Safe Schools Targeted grants has been awarded to local school districts to increase school safety through new equipment, programs and personnel....
Sen. Brewster Announces $228,100 in Community Development & Recreation Grants
HARRISBURG, December 30, 2021 – Sen. Jim Brewster announced today that $228,100 in community development and recreational development grants have been awarded to projects within his Senate district. “Infrastructure encompasses many things. It certainly includes our...
Brewster: Important Deadline Looms for Property Tax or Rent Help
HARRISBURG – December 20, 2021 –The deadline to apply for relief from property tax and rent costs is quickly approaching, State Senator Jim Brewster reminded constituents today. Older adults and people with disabilities have until Friday, December 31 to apply for...
Senator Brewster Announces $5.5 Million in Redevelopment Grants
HARRISBURG, December 7, 2021 – Local projects to improve health, public safety and veteran support will receive a boost of more than $5.5 million, state Sen. Jim Brewster announced today. “This is great news for these local community leaders that are working hard to...
Brewster Announces $3.4M for Local Anti-Violence Efforts
Harrisburg, December 1, 2021 – Violence prevention efforts in Allegheny County have been awarded more than $3.4 million in state grants, Sen. Jim Brewster announced today. The grants were part of the $30 million in funding secured in the most recent state budget by...
Brewster Announces Over $1M in Grants for Community Projects
Harrisburg, November 19, 2021 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today announced $1,025,000 in state grant funding for community projects in the 45th Senate District. “Local officials are working hard to improve our communities while protecting taxpayers,” Brewster said. “It...
Community Projects Receive $2.6M Boost
HARRISBURG – November 9, 2021 – Community revitalization efforts will receive more than $2.6 million in tax credits to help fund their projects, state Sen. Jim Brewster announced today. “It is gratifying that the efforts of these organizations are being recognized for...
Brewster Praises Land Deal for McKeesport Medical Cannabis Site
McKeesport, PA – October 6, 2021 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today praised the completion of a nearly 37-acre land deal that will expand a medical cannabis cultivation site in the Industrial Center of McKeesport. Regional Industrial Development Corporation of...
Brewster: PLCB Critics Conjure Another Round of Weak Brew
Harrisburg, October 4, 2021 – State Sen. Jim Brewster, Democratic Chair of the Senate Law and Justice Committee, issued the following statement regarding recent action by the state Liquor Control Board to limit purchases of certain alcohol products and the resulting...
Brewster: Anti-Violence Efforts to Receive $2.6M State Aid
HARRISBURG – September 9, 2021 – Regional organizations aimed at reducing community violence and drug abuse have been awarded more than $2.6 million in state grants, with more help on the way, state Sen. Jim Brewster announced today. “These grants represent an...
Brewster Asks Leaders to Schedule Vote on Perks Reform
McKeesport, September 2, 2021 – State Sen. Jim Brewster has written to Pennsylvania’s legislative leaders asking for a September vote on his perks reform package, including elimination of ‘per-diem’ payments. In a letter dated August 19, the key lawmaker, who has...
Sen. Brewster, Rep. Benham to Hold Shredding Event
Allegheny County, August 23, 2021 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) and Rep. Jessica Benham (D-Allegheny) will host a free, on-site shredding event for residents of their shared Legislative District on Saturday, August 28, from 9am– 11am. The event will...
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