1 de marzo de 2023
Harrisburg - 1 de marzo de 2023 - El senador estatal Jim Brewster anunció la apertura de oficinas satélite en todo su distrito al comenzar los nuevos distritos legislativos de Pensilvania.
"Me complace dar la bienvenida a nuevos electores al Distrito Senatorial 45 y anunciar la apertura de oficinas satélite en muchas comunidades nuevas y conocidas", dijo Brewster. "Espero ofrecer los servicios que mi personal y yo proporcionamos en aún más comunidades a partir de 2023".
Como resultado de la redistribución legislativa exigida por el Estado, el distrito del senador Brewster incluye ahora otras comunidades del condado de Allegheny, como Baldwin Township, Castle Shannon, Homestead, Munhall, West Homestead, Whitaker y Whitehall.
A lo largo de los años, las oficinas de distrito de la senadora han sido fundamentales para ayudar a los electores a solicitar programas y servicios estatales, como desgravaciones fiscales sobre la propiedad, reembolsos de alquileres, ayuda con las facturas de la luz y los medicamentos, pases de autobús para personas mayores y mucho más.
Con nuevas oficinas en más comunidades, los residentes pueden acceder mejor a los programas y servicios que necesitan con la ayuda de mi personal", declaró Brewster.
Las ubicaciones y horarios de las oficinas satélite del senador Brewster son:
| Edificio del distrito de North Braddock
TODOS LOS LUNES
De 9.00 a 15.00 horas
600 Anderson Street | North Braddock |
Edificio del municipio de West Homestead
TODOS LOS LUNES
De 9.00 a 16.00 horas
456 West Eighth Avenue | West Homestead |
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| Edificio del municipio de Turtle Creek
TODOS LOS MARTES
De 9.00 a 16.00 horas
125 Monroeville Avenue | Turtle Creek |
Edificio Munhall Borough
TODOS LOS MARTES
De 9.00 a 16.00 horas
1 Raymond Bodnar Way | Munhall |
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| Edificio municipal de North Versailles
TODOS LOS MIÉRCOLES
De 9.00 a 16.00 horas
1401 Greensburg Avenue | North Versailles |
Edificio del municipio de Homestead
TODOS LOS JUEVES
De 9.00 a 16.00 horas
221 E. 7th Avenue | Homestead |
| Edificio municipal del municipio de Baldwin
1er LUNES DE CADA MES
10.00 h - 14.00 h
10 Community Park Drive | Municipio de Baldwin |
Biblioteca Pública de Brentwood
2º LUNES DE CADA MES
10.00 h - 14.00 h
3501 Brownsville Road | Brentwood |
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| Edificio municipal de Castle Shannon
3er LUNES DE CADA MES
10.00 h - 14.00 h
3310 McRoberts Road | Castle Shannon |
Biblioteca Pública del Municipio de Baldwin
4º LUNES DE CADA MES
10.00 h - 14.00 h
5230 Wolfe Drive | Baldwin Borough |
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| Edificio municipal del municipio de Forward
2º MARTES DE CADA MES
de 9.00 a 12.00 horas
1000 Golden Circle | Forward Township |
Edificio municipal de Elizabeth Township
2º MARTES DE CADA MES
13:30 - 16:00
522 Rock Run Road | Elizabeth Township |
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| Edificio Whitaker Borough
2º MIÉRCOLES DE CADA MES
13.00 - 15.00 h
124 Grant Avenue | Whitaker |
Biblioteca Pública Whitehall
1er y 3er JUEVES DE CADA MES
10.00 - 15.00 h
100 Borough Park Drive | Whitehall |
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| Biblioteca Comunitaria de Plum Borough
2º viernes de cada mes
10.00 - 13.00 h
445 Center New Texas Road | Plum |
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Además de estas oficinas satélite, Brewster cuenta con oficinas a tiempo completo en Monroeville y McKeesport, que también están disponibles para ofrecer servicios y asistencia en asuntos relacionados con el estado.
Febrero 17, 2023
Harrisburg – Febrero 17, 2023 – With a new administration taking charge in Harrisburg, Sen. Jim Brewster is leading a bipartisan effort to push for expedited completion of the long-delayed Mon-Fayette Expressway.
In a letter to Gov. Josh Shapiro, Brewster and a group of Southwest Pennsylvania senators are asking the administration to consider using federal infrastructure funds to speed completion of the final section of the roadway which has been planned and built for more than four decades but remains a few miles short of completion.
The final piece of the road – crossing the Monongahela River in Duquesne and linking to the Parkway in Monroeville – is being planned but has been plagued by delays due to funding gaps which have not been fully addressed.
“With the elements in the new federal bill, lawmakers have it within their means to significantly reduce the wait and build confidence that government can deliver a massive project for the common good,” the senators wrote. “We speak for colleagues on both sides of the aisle – and at all levels of government – when we urge you to meet with us to gain a better understanding of the opportunities that the completion of the Mon-Fayette Expressway offers for our region and our commonwealth.”
The lawmakers noted that the sections of the highway that have already been completed have delivered on the promise of economic growth in the region served.
“The completion of 54 miles of highway has created an economic resurgence along its path, attracting manufacturing, tourism, and many other businesses along its length. Chevron, Boeing, Johnson Mathey and numerous natural gas entities are using the existing highway for their growing operations,” the letter says. “However, continued progress remains stymied by the failure to move forward on completing the final 13 miles, thus leaving unfinished an economic superhighway connecting multimodal transportation routes throughout the region.”
The bipartisan letter can be found here.
Febrero 8, 2023
Harrisburg – Febrero 8, 2023 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today said yesterday’s ruling by Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court that the commonwealth’s education funding system is unconstitutionally unfair and inequitable should be a call to action for the General Assembly as it heads into the 2023-2024 budget season.
“The court could not have been clearer and more direct in exposing that our education funding system ‘clearly, palpably, and plainly’ violates the state constitution’s Education Clause,” Brewster said. “Every member of the General Assembly has taken an oath to defend the constitution and that means nothing less than sweeping reform that will end generations of inequity and lost opportunity for our children and our children’s children.”
In a thorough and thoughtful 800-page decision, Commonwealth Court President Judge Renee Cohn Jubelirer detailed the shortcomings of the current system that has created the most dramatic and draconian inequity in the nation.
“Petitioners satisfied their burden of establishing the Education Clause was clearly, palpably, and plainly violated because of a failure to provide all students with access to a comprehensive, effective, and contemporary system of public education that will give them a meaningful opportunity to succeed academically, socially, and civically,” the judge wrote.
Brewster, who has become known as an advocate for public education during his time on the Senate Education Committee and the state’s School Safety and Security Committee, said the ruling comes just weeks before Gov. Josh Shapiro is scheduled to deliver his first budget address and the General Assembly begins hearings over the next year’s spending plan.
“Pennsylvania is in a sound financial position and there is opportunity to do what we are sworn to do,” Brewster said. “And that is to address the flaws in the current system to create a truly thorough and efficient system of public education. This is a wake-up call.”
The Court’s entire ruling can be read here.
Febrero 8, 2023
Harrisburg – Febrero 8, 2023 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today thanked Senate leadership for his appointment to a four-year term on the board of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, one of the leading providers of financial assistance for students in the United States.
“I’m grateful to my colleagues for their trust and confidence at a time when access to higher education is one of the most difficult and pressing issues facing our commonwealth,” Brewster said. “The continued rising costs make financial aid critical to making sure that our best young minds have what they need to grow and contribute their skills to our state and our nation.”
Brewster was appointed this week by the Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward at the recommendation of Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa. His term expires in 2027.
The appointment comes amid Financial Aid Awareness Month as many aspiring college students start to consider the upcoming deadline for completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
“As students look forward to graduation activities in the upcoming months, the time can race by,” Brewster said. “It’s time to sit down with parents and advisors to map out a path forward and that should begin with the FAFSA.”
PHEAA has created a website, EducationPlanner.org to help with the process.
Created in 1963 by the Pennsylvania General Assembly, PHEAA has evolved into one of the nation’s leading student aid organizations. Today, PHEAA is a national provider of student financial aid services, serving millions of students and thousands of schools through its loan guaranty, loan servicing, financial aid processing, outreach, and other student aid programs. As a public corporation and instrumentality of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, PHEAA devotes its energy, resources, and imagination to developing innovative ways to ease the financial burden of higher education for students, families, schools, and taxpayers.
24 de enero de 2023
Harrisburg - 24 de enero 2023 - Los veteranos y otros Pennsylvanians inscritos en programas de recuperación que implican eventos de pesca estarían exentos de pagar por una licencia de pesca del estado bajo la legislación introducida de nuevo esta semana por el senador estatal Jim Brewster.
Según la Comisión de Pesca y Embarcaciones de Pensilvania, más de 60 organizaciones de servicios diferentes y cientos de eventos únicos de un día de pesca en toda la Commonwealth podrán acogerse a la exención prevista en la legislación.
"Creo que es importante que reduzcamos las barreras para quienes participan en el ya extremadamente difícil proceso de recuperación", declaró Brewster. "La pesca como parte de los planes de recuperación es una idea creciente que debe fomentarse y nutrirse. Esta legislación reconoce la importante labor realizada por voluntarios y participantes y pretende fomentar un crecimiento continuo."
La pesca proporciona tiempo para conectar con la naturaleza y ha sido recomendada por profesionales de la salud para ayudar a quienes padecen una amplia gama de diagnósticos, como discapacidades mentales y físicas, cáncer u otras enfermedades crónicas, recuperación de adicciones, lesiones cerebrales traumáticas y trastorno de estrés postraumático, explica Brewster.
El proyecto de ley 146 del Senado establecería una exención específica para las personas que participen en programas de pesca terapéutica patrocinados por diversos grupos de servicios establecidos, como Project Healing Waters y Wounded Warriors.
Brewster ha presentado la legislación en años anteriores, pero las sesiones expiraron antes de que el proyecto de ley recibiera una votación en ambas cámaras.
23 de enero de 2023
Harrisburg - 23 de enero de 2023 - El senador estatal Jim Brewster volverá a dirigir la Autoridad de Vivienda de McKeesport.
"Ha sido un privilegio ser el Presidente de la Autoridad de Vivienda de McKeesport", dijo Brewster. "Hemos conseguido muchas cosas durante mi mandato como Presidente, pero aún nos queda mucho por hacer".
"Desde que comenzó la pandemia, nos hemos enfrentado a retos sin precedentes en materia de vivienda. Ahora más que nunca, es importante que haya viviendas asequibles".
Brewster afirmó que la vivienda asequible y de calidad es un elemento importante de una comunidad fuerte y sana. Afirmó que seguirá trabajando con los miembros de la autoridad para resolver problemas y ofrecer viviendas seguras.
La autoridad es responsable de más de 1.000 unidades, entre las que se incluyen emplazamientos para personas mayores, accesibles para minusválidos y vecindarios.
La Autoridad de Vivienda de McKeesport es la tercera autoridad de vivienda más antigua de Pensilvania. Fue creada bajo los auspicios de la Ley de Vivienda de Estados Unidos de 1937. Además de proporcionar viviendas, la autoridad trabaja en concierto con otras organizaciones para ofrecer programas de asistencia comunitaria.
Para más información sobre la actividad del senador Brewster en la comunidad y la Autoridad de Vivienda de McKeesport, visite senatorbrewster.com.
Enero 11, 2023
Allegheny County – Enero 11, 2023 – Today, State Democratic Senators from Allegheny County, including Senators Jay Costa, Jim Brewster, Wayne Fontana, and Lindsey Williams, announced over $21 million in Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) grants for community violence intervention and prevention for the region.
“All of us deserve to feel safe in the homes and neighborhoods we call home. I’m so proud that the PCCD is investing in community-based solutions that deliver safety and remove dangerous weapons from the hands of those who wish harm on those we love,” said Senator Costa. “I look forward to continuing work with leaders in Pittsburgh to keep one another safe and sound.”
PCCD awarded $88.6 million in Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) grants to 122 projects throughout the state, and approximately $12 million in Coordinated Community Violence Intervention (CCVI) Strategies Pilot grants to 5 projects to support targeted anti-violence efforts in Philadelphia, Allegheny County, Chester City, and York.
Senator Brewster, a member of PCCD’s School Safety and Security Committee, took part in approving the grants that were awarded today.
“As a member of the School Safety and Security Committee, I am pleased that we were able to meet this afternoon to approve the community safety awards included in this year’s historic budget,” said Senator Brewster. “One of my top priorities has been to secure our schools and neighborhoods, and these awards will help increase coordination and prevent violence across the Commonwealth.”
A total of 22 organizations and initiatives in Allegheny County were awarded funds to support efforts to reduce gun and group violence in communities.
“I’m pleased to see these much needed funds being distributed to proven programs that will help reduce violence in our communities. Many communities in the district I represent will benefit greatly from this funding,” said Senator Fontana.
“I’m glad to see these programs receive PCCD funding to help communities address the root causes of violence using evidence-based and trauma-informed solutions,” said Senator Lindsey Williams. “These grants will go to projects that help students, families, and neighborhoods build safe schools and communities together.”
Allegheny County grant recipients include:
Coordinated CVI Strategies Pilot Grants Award Recipients
- Neighborhood Resilience Project, Allegheny County Convened Violence Prevention- $3,000,000
Violence Intervention and Prevention Competitive Grants Award Recipients
- Aaron Donald 99 Solutions Foundation, Community Defense Project- $80,015
- ACH Clear Pathways, ACH Clear Pathway’s R.E.A.C.H. Program Support- $450,000
- Allegheny County Chief Executive Officer, Rapid Employment & Development to Reduce Violence- $2,426,014
- Amachi Pittsburgh, Hear4U Mobile Outreach- $440,500
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh, Inc., Woodland Hills Violence Prevention Program- $268,000
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania, Great Futures Solutions- $1,809,760
- Center for Victims, Competitive VIP Grant – Comprehensive Response- $2,500,000
- Community Empowerment Association, Inc., Violence Intervention Proposal (VIP)- $927,917
- Focus On Renewal Sto-Rox Neighborhood Corp., Families Foremost- $833,029
- Foundation of HOPE, HOPE Aftercare/MAD DADS Collaborative- $809,000
- Phase 4 Learning Center, Inc., P4:247 CommUNITY- $1,500,000
- Pittsburgh City, Pittsburgh Youth Violence Prevention in Schools- $2,499,909
- Pittsburgh Community Services Inc., PCSI’s Violence Intervention & Prevention Project-$750,000
- Ruth’s Way,Inc., The Achievement Consultation Program- $111,105
- The Pittsburgh Contingency, Inc. (South Pittsburgh Coalition for Peace), South Pgh Coalition for Peace Outreach Program- $160,000
- The Pittsburgh Contingency, Inc. (Voices Against Violence), Voices Against Violence- $187,500
- University of Pittsburgh, Empowering Teens to Thrive- $1,240,722
- University of Pittsburgh (School of Medicine), Teen Outreach to Promote Safety (TOPS)- $704,285
- Wilkinsburg Sanctuary Project, Project for Peace Service Camp- $25,000
- Youth Enrichment Services, Inc., Youth Lead Peer Engagement Violence Prevention Hub- $650,000
- YouthPlaces, YouthPlaces Trauma-Informed Care Project- $410,534
More information about grant recipients and project details can be found under the Gun Violence tab on the http://www.pccd.pa.gov/ website.
6 de enero de 2023
Harrisburg - 6 de enero de 2023 - El senador estatal Jim Brewster ha sido reelegido presidente demócrata de las comisiones de Derecho y Justicia y de Caza y Pesca del Senado.
"Estos nombramientos son un honor, y estoy deseando continuar nuestra importante labor como Presidente de estos dos Comités", declaró Brewster.
Brewster fue Presidente Demócrata de ambos comités en las dos últimas sesiones legislativas.
El legislador de McKeesport también fue nombrado miembro de las comisiones de Transporte, Banca y Seguros y Administración Local del Senado.
"Como miembro de comités clave que se ocupan de asuntos importantes para mi distrito, puedo garantizar que se atiendan las necesidades de nuestra región", declaró Brewster.
Brewster también continuará sirviendo como miembro del Comité de Seguridad y Seguridad Escolar en todo el estado, establecido bajo la Ley 44 en 2018, y se ha hecho conocido por ser un feroz defensor de escuelas más seguras.
"La seguridad escolar y la educación pública siempre han sido una prioridad para mí", dijo Brewster. "He presionado para conseguir más fondos para iniciativas de seguridad y más recursos para que nuestros niños aprendan".
El legislador añadió que su nombramiento para la Comisión de Transportes y su pertenencia a la Junta de Tránsito Regional de Pittsburgh (antigua Autoridad Portuaria del condado de Allegheny) le permitirán seguir abogando por la construcción de la autopista Mon-Fayette, así como por la rápida expansión del transporte masivo a zonas desatendidas.
"Construir y ampliar el alcance de los sistemas de transporte que prestan servicio al suroeste de Pensilvania es una prioridad", declaró Brewster.
Brewster afirmó que su nombramiento para un puesto en la Comisión de Banca y Seguros le brinda la oportunidad de utilizar sus conocimientos y experiencia en el sector bancario para influir significativamente en la elaboración de mejores leyes bancarias.
"Además de ocuparme de los continuos problemas derivados de la pandemia, incluida la ayuda a familias y pequeñas empresas, seguiré luchando por escuelas seguras para nuestros hijos y proyectos de transporte fiables para atraer nuevas empresas a la región", declaró Brewster.
Diciembre 15, 2022
Harrisburg – Diciembre 15, 2022 – Police departments in the 45th Senate District will receive more than $1.8 million in state funds to for equipment and training, state Sen. Jim Brewster announced today.
“We’re still facing and epidemic of violence that surged during the early days of the pandemic and hasn’t really let up,” Brewster said. “These grants will help provide equipment and training to help local police face new and lingering challenges.”
The grants were awarded through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) and approved at their meeting on Miércoles. Brewster serves on the Commission’s School Safety and Security Committee.
Local governments receiving grants include:
- Baldwin Borough – $200,000 for Medical Marijuana Enforcement
- Plum Borough – $200,000, for Medical Marijuana Enforcement Training
- Duquesne City – $739,479, for surveillance cameras, license plate readers, and IT upgrades as well as $645,150 to staff and support a gun violence investigation unit
- West Mifflin Borough – $90,240 for in-car cameras
The grants were part of $170 million awarded statewide through the Local Law Enforcement Support (LLES) Program and Gun Violence Investigation & Prosecution (GIVIP) Program. Both are administered by PCCD. Brewster helped secure funding for these programs in the most recent state budget.
The LLES program provides law enforcement agencies with the necessary resources to implement information technology improvements, purchase or upgrade equipment, cover nontraditional law enforcement personnel costs, support retention and recruitment efforts, and provide necessary training. Priority consideration for these grants is given to areas of Pennsylvania with high rates of violence or to law enforcement agencies with low clearance rates (i.e., lower ability to solve crimes).
More funding will be made available next year. Interested groups can visit the PCCD website for information.
Noviembre 16, 2022
Harrisburg – Noviembre 16, 2022 – Community improvement projects in the 45th Senate District have been awarded $625,000 in state grants funded through an assessment on gaming revenue, Sen. Jim Brewster announced today.
“We have many community leaders in my district dedicating themselves to improving the quality of life for their neighbors,” Brewster said. “I am proud to support their efforts to attract funding for their carefully planned and sorely needed projects. These investments will pay off in the years to come.”
The funds were awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Agency through the Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund (GEDTF).
GEDTF grants allow awardees to carry out community focused economic development projects. Eligible applicants include municipalities, authorities, councils of government, non-profit organizations, trusts, and for-profit businesses.
Projects in the 45th District approved for funding are:
Glassport – $50,000 for Juniata and Scenic Street repaving. The project will include 1,735 linear feet of asphalt, from the intersection of Juniata Street and Pacific Avenue to dead end, and the from the intersection of Scenic Street and Washington Blvd. to the end.
McKeesport – $100,000 for renovations to Stephen Barry Field including improvements to lighting, drainage, re-contouring, bleacher upgrades, and storage.
Monroeville Baseball and Softball Association – $100,000 to improve the infrastructure at Monroeville Community Park West Baseball and Softball complex, including replacing field turf, lighting fixtures and safety netting, as well as installing scoreboards and batting cages to be used by all that rent the facilities to make Monroeville the premier destination to host tournaments, parties, and community activities.
Pitcairn – $50,000 to demolish 121 Wall Avenue & 400 2nd Street. The work will include asbestos surveys and removal asbestos if necessary. The project will include backfill of basements and foundation areas and restoration of site to include grading, import of topsoil & mulching.
Port Vue – $50,000 for street resurfacing.
Turtle Creek – $50,000 for renovations, including new play equipment at 7th St and Larimer Avenue playgrounds.
Wall – $50,000 for asbestos abatement, demolition and clearance of 14 structures in the borough.
West Mifflin Sanitary Sewer Municipal Authority – $50,000 for the Mid City Pump Station Forcemain replacement with more than 500 feet of 8-inch PVC pipe.
White Oak – $75,000 to replace HVAC system at White Oak Athletic Association Gymnasium.
Wilmerding – $50,000 for reconstruction of 6,125 square yards of asphalt surface on three different streets.
Octubre 27, 2022
McKeesport – Octubre 26, 2022 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today announced more than $12 million in economic development grants for projects in the 45th Senate District.
“These state grant programs are extremely competitive and the great coordination between government and business in my district helped win significant investments in the region,” Brewster said. “Economic recovery is not done with miracles. It’s done through hard work, strong vision and consistent cooperation among state, local and business leaders.”
The money is being awarded through Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capitol Program, administered by the Office of the Budget for the acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational, and historical improvement projects.
Projects in the 45th Senate District include:
Braddock – Braddock Carnegie Library Association – $2 million – The BCLA’s overall renovation will create universal accessibility and year-round access to all three floors of the building while upgrading ADA accessibility. The primary focus of these funds will be to renovate and modernize the BCLA’s historic Music Hall. Renovation of the historic Music Hall and addition of amenities will allow the BCLA to host professional acts, performances & convenings.
Braddock – Braddock School Lofts – $500,000 – The project will focus on the adaptive reuse of the Braddock Junior High School. It will revive the historic façade and features of the structure while introducing community-based amenities and quality living space; repair the deteriorated elements of the building; and replace all broken or missing windows with high-performance replications. The existing building envelope’s historical integrity will be maintained, requiring an interior insulation approach. All building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical, will be upgraded.
Brentwood – Economic Development – $1.5 million – In this project, Brentwood Borough will demolish its vacant former municipal building to the subgrade level. Asbestos and other hazardous materials will be professionally remediated. The site will be restored to pad-ready condition.
East Pittsburgh – Municipal Facility – $1,00,000 – This project will demolish the old gymnasium facility and construct the new municipal facility that would be centrally located to a majority of the residents. It will allow all borough services to locate in the same building, simplifying communications and overall operations. It would also move the public works department closer to the salt and construction storage area. The entire area will also be repaved and re-seeded, resulting in a net decrease of impermeable surfaces compared to the current condition.
Latterman Family Health Center – New Family Health Center and Magee OBGYN – $1.5 million – This project will construct a new family health center. It will expand operations and the number of exam rooms to provide ample space for patients as well as current, and future staff.
Lincoln – Rail Line for 2045 Lincoln Boulevard – $500,000 – This project includes the installation of a new mainline switch to the facility, the removal and reconstruction of existing track and the construction of new, additional track, as well as renovations to the rail scale improvements in site drainage to address frequent flooding at the rail scale location.
McKeesport – Executive Building – $1 million – The Executive Building is no longer condemned, and businesses are moving into its retail spaces. This project will help address the major mechanical concerns for long-term viability and stability. It will also allow a faster renovation timeline.
McKeesport – The People’s Building – $1 million – The People’s Building is no longer condemned and there are only a few small obstacles preventing occupancy for tenants. This project will address the major mechanical concerns for long term viability and stability. It will also speed up the renovation timeline which will allow developers to build out space for tenants faster.
River Materials – Transloading Expansion – $1,00,000 – With the aid of an RACP award, RMI plans to purchase the final piece of the site from RIDC and double its current dock capacity. Through this expansion RMI will have the area to fleet more than 65 barges. RMI is presently in negotiations to lease the five rail lines adjacent to their property to allow for expansion of the site to include rail to ground, river or trucks along with the loading of railcars with various commodities. RMI expects this will increase employment with the addition of 30 plus well-paying jobs in the Mon Valley region of Pittsburgh.
Monroeville – Jewish Community Center Family Park Facility – $2 million – This project includes renovations/improvements to four areas of JCC’s Monroeville Family Park facility: aquatics center renovations, including liner replacement and related filter/grating; renovation and addition of activity areas at the site, including the addition of much needed shaded play areas; construction of a new indoor building with classroom space; construction/renovation of kitchen and dining area to facilitate meal preparation and dining needs during the summer.
Wilmerding – Allegheny Petroleum Expansion – $1 million – The overall proposed project involves the purchase of the company’s existing leased building and renovations to improve the building’s structure and manufacturing capabilities. Manufacturing infrastructure includes new air compressors, compressor room, electric power redistribution, heat exchanger, nitrogen generations system, and six new processing tanks with piping.
Octubre 19, 2022
McKeesport – Octubre 19, 2022 – Openings remain for donors at tomorrow’s Community Blood Drive in McKeesport, Sen. Jim Brewster said today.
“We still have slots available for local folks to step forward and help those in trouble in their community,” Brewster said. “Giving blood is one of the most fundamental ways you can contribute to the health and wellbeing of your neighbors.”
Brewster is hosting the blood drive with the American Red Cross at McKeesport Palisades, 501 Water Street, tomorrow from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.. Donors have been asked to register for appointments and organizers say openings remain.
Anyone interested in donating can register at www.senatorbrewster.com/blooddrive, but anyone unsure of their availability in advance can stop by the Palisades during the afternoon and check on availability.
21 de septiembre de 2022
Condado de Allegheny, 21 de septiembre de 2022 - Hoy, el senador Jim Brewster y el representante Nick Pisciottano anunciaron dos subvenciones para proyectos comunitarios en su distrito legislativo.
La Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) ha concedido 120.000 dólares al municipio de Dravosburg para financiar mejoras en los campos de pelota de U.S. Steel.
"Estoy feliz de ver los fondos estatales que regresan de Harrisburg para apoyar proyectos comunitarios merecedores", dijo el senador Brewster. "Representante Pisciottano y yo reconocemos la importancia de los proyectos recreativos como este para mantener una buena calidad de vida."
Los campos de pelota son frecuentados por muchas familias de la región para juegos y otras actividades recreativas. Los fondos se destinarán a mejoras que garanticen el buen estado de los campos en los años venideros.
"Los deportes juveniles desempeñan un papel fundamental en nuestra comunidad", dijo el Representante Pisciottano. "Estoy agradecido por el duro trabajo del senador Jim Brewster para ayudar a asegurar estos fondos que mejorarán el parque de béisbol y hacerlo más accesible para el público."
Encontrará más información sobre las subvenciones y programas de la CFA en Internet.
La Asociación de Viviendas de Dravosburg también ha recibido una subvención estatal de 166.000 $ para el mantenimiento del complejo de la Asociación de Viviendas en el Borough y la instalación de rampas para minusválidos para mejorar la accesibilidad.
Pisciottano dijo que este es un momento emocionante para los esfuerzos de revitalización de la comunidad en Dravosburg, destacando la subvención estatal adicional de 166.000 dólares concedida a la Asociación de Viviendas de Dravosburg a principios de este año para la reparación de carreteras locales y bordillos, financiación en cuya obtención él desempeñó un papel importante.
"Estas mejoras del estadio y de las carreteras son muy necesarias y mejorarán directamente la vida de los residentes locales", añadió Pisciottano. "Estas subvenciones pueden ser muy competitivas, y el senador Brewster y yo luchamos duro para que fondos como estos vuelvan a nuestra zona. Estoy muy orgulloso de ver que nuestros esfuerzos ayudan a hacer de nuestro rincón del condado de Allegheny un lugar mejor para vivir, trabajar y jugar."
La Asociación de Viviendas de Dravosburg es una organización sin ánimo de lucro del distrito que ofrece opciones de vivienda asequible y se dedica a la revitalización de la comunidad.
21 de septiembre de 2022
Harrisburg, Septiembre 21, 2022 – Today, State Senator Jim Brewster announced a Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) grant for the Yough Riverfront Trail Improvement project (Phase 3) in Versailles Borough. The project received $100,000 from the CFA’s Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP).
“These funds provide an important investment in the region,” said Sen. Brewster. “I’m happy to see state funds support spaces that can be enjoyed by all who live in and visit our communities.”
Additional CFA grants awarded in the 45th Senatorial District include:
- Borough of Pitcairn, The Joseph Markosek Sports Complex Improvements – $121, 931
- Clairton Industrial Center LLC, Clairton Redevelopment Well Plugging Project – $150,000
- Plum Borough, Plum Borough PRP Stormwater Improvements – $73,203
A park project planned for Castle Shannon Borough, a new area of Sen. Brewster’s district, was also awarded $125,000 from the CFA.
Encontrará más información sobre las subvenciones y programas de la CFA en Internet.
10 de septiembre de 2022
McKeesport - 10 de septiembre de 2022 - Por invitación de Swin Cash, el senador Jim Brewster viajó al Salón de la Fama del Baloncesto para presenciar la consagración de la Clase de 2022 y presentar una Proclamación del Senado de Pensilvania en reconocimiento a la estrella del baloncesto de McKeesport.
"Swin ha sido el orgullo de McKeesport durante más de tres décadas y aún le queda mucho por hacer", declaró Brewster, ex alcalde de McKeesport. "Sus logros se comparan con los de cualquiera que haya llamado hogar a la ciudad y, tras su carrera como jugadora y ejecutiva deportiva, ha sido un honor ser testigo de este capítulo de la historia".
Brewster viajó a Springfield, Massachusetts, sede del Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame y cuna del baloncesto, donde entregó una Proclamación del Senado de Pensilvania a la atleta all-star en honor a sus logros.
"Ha sido un placer pedir al Senado una Proclamación para el héroe local de McKeesport", dijo Brewster. "A lo largo de los años, Swin Cash ha llegado a representar la excelencia, y significa mucho no sólo para los aficionados al deporte, sino para todos los que aspiran a ser grandes en cualquier campo".
Cash, que jugó en el McKeesport High, se convirtió en All-American y en una pieza clave de los equipos legendarios de la Universidad de Connecticut, con los que ganó los títulos de la NCAA en 2000 y 2002. Seleccionada en segundo lugar en el draft de la WNBA, condujo a las Detroit Shock al primer título de su historia en su segunda temporada. En total, ganó tres campeonatos de la WNBA y dos medallas de oro olímpicas. Es una de las 11 únicas mujeres que han ganado un oro olímpico, un campeonato de la NCAA, una Copa del Mundo de la FIBA y un título de la WNBA.
Tras jubilarse, se convirtió en locutora y ejecutiva de baloncesto, y ahora es vicepresidenta de operaciones de baloncesto de los Pelicans de Nueva Orleans.
"Dondequiera que va, se fija metas, compite y triunfa", afirma Brewster. "Es un modelo para los niños que quieren triunfar en cualquier cosa, no sólo en el deporte. Viene de una gran familia y a los que la hemos visto jugar a lo largo de los años no nos ha sorprendido que haya llegado tan alto en el mundo del baloncesto y más allá."
La ceremonia de consagración de la Promoción 2022 se celebró el sábado 10 de septiembre.
Septiembre 7, 2022
Harrisburg, Septiembre 7, 2022 – Stewards of a popular and still-developing trail system in the Pittsburgh region will be receiving more than $200,000 as part of a historic state investment in conservation and recreation, state Sen. Jim Brewster announced today.
Friends of the Riverfront, the group that oversees development of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail system was awarded the grants by Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR).
“One of the lessons learned during the pandemic was the critical importance of recreational trails to our health and well-being,” Brewster said. “As part of the recovery, Pennsylvania is making the largest one-time investment in recreation and conservation projects in its history, an investment that will pay off for generations to come.”
The 33-mile Three rivers Heritage Trail is a designated National Recreational Trail system that has segments on both banks of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers that branches into Pittsburgh and local communities.
Friends of the Riverfront will receive a $114,000 grant to coordinate and fund training and technical assistance as well as to build organizational capacity to advance multi-use trail development on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail, Turtle Creek Connector, Pine Creek Connector and VOPP Trail in Allegheny County.
In addition, the group will receive $90,200 for rehabilitation and further development of Three Rivers Heritage Trail and Great Allegheny Passage in Baldwin Borough. Work will include construction of an observation deck, picnic shelter, and pedestrian walkway as well as making ADA-compliant improvements.
“I’m honored to have supported this important work and help direct part of this record funding to the region,” Brewster said. “I congratulate all the administrators and volunteers whose work made these grants possible.”
In all, Governor Wolf announced a historic investment of $90 million for more than 330 projects across Pennsylvania that will create new recreational opportunities, conserve natural resources, and help revitalize local communities. The investments surpass the previous record of $70 million awarded last year.
Julio 22, 2022
Harrisburg, Julio 21, 2022 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today praised the award of $268 million to Pennsylvania to be used to bolster struggling small businesses.
“One of my priorities has been the support and sustainment of small businesses and that mission became more critical and more difficult during the pandemic,” Brewster said. “The economy is recovering from the pandemic, but some entrepreneurs have found it more difficult than others. It’s good to know more help is on the way.”
The funds are part of the American Rescue Plan and will be administered through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), to spur small business success and job creation opportunities across the commonwealth.
The American Rescue Plan reauthorized and expanded the SSBCI, which was originally established by Congress in 2010 to provide loans and investments to underserved small businesses. As part of this reauthorization, $10 billion in funding is being allocated by SSBCI to states.
“This program will help businesses access capital in underserved communities that have met stiff barriers over the years,” Brewster said. “It’s a moral and economic imperative to make sure that hardworking people with good ideas are able to find the capital to make the dream happen. Everyone benefits.”
The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) will distribute the new funds to eligible economic development partners who will then administer the funding to qualifying businesses in the form of equity investments and loans.
Pennsylvania will operate three different programs. The first two programs – equity capital investments and venture capital investments – have been allocated a combined total of $142 million. Direct equity investments will be made in seed and early-stage technology companies in Pennsylvania through longstanding partners Ben Franklin Technology Partners and Life Sciences Greenhouses, as well as venture capital investments in new funds under the management of underserved venture capital firms.
The third program is a loan participation program that has been allocated more than $125 million. It will extend loans of no more than 50 percent of total financing to small business borrowers through certified economic development organizations (CEDOs) and community development financial institutions (CDFIs).
Detailed guidelines will be available soon and eligible partners should visit the Pennsylvania SSBCI website for additional information as it becomes available. DCED expects to begin distributing the SSBCI funds to economic development partners this Fall.
Julio 22, 2022
Harrisburg, Julio 22, 2022 – A municipality in the 45th Senate District will be among dozens receiving reimbursement from the state for upgrades to traffic signals, state Sen. Jim Brewster announced today.
Elizabeth Township was awarded $28,080 for LED traffic signals at three intersections through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT’s) “Green Light-Go” program.
“These improvements should save energy and move traffic more efficiently,” Brewster said. “I’m proud to support the efforts of local officials who pursue state funding to move their citizens smoothly into the future.”
Green Light-Go grants are provided as reimbursements to municipalities for updates to improve the efficiency and operation of existing traffic signals. Grant funding through the Green Light-Go program may be utilized for a range of operational improvements including, but not limited to, light-emitting diode (LED) technology installation, traffic signal retiming, developing special event plans and monitoring traffic signals, as well as upgrading traffic signals to the latest technologies.
Gov. Tom Wolf announced 70 such projects across the state. For more information on Green Light-Go, visit PennDOT’s website.
Julio 21, 2022
McKeesport, Julio 21,2022 – State Sen. Jim Brewster’s efforts to protect Pennsylvania schools have paid off with a $200 million increase in funds for safety and security and mental health in the 2022-23 PA State Budget.
“This new School Code contains a historic financial commitment to school safety as well as focused regulation to make sure every school achieves baseline requirements,” Brewster said.
Since its 2018 creation, Brewster has been a member of Pennsylvania’s School Safety and Security Committee facilitated by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, and an advocate for hardening schools while at the same time addressing core causes by making mental health assessment more prevalent and counseling more available.
In 2019 Brewster sent a letter to the committee asking it to establish baseline standards of safety for every school in the Commonwealth. Specifically, he encouraged the committee members to establish physical baselines, including items such as door locks and cameras; mental health baselines, including school counselors and psychologists; and environmental baselines, including air quality monitors as well as lead and mold abatement.
The latest School Code changes the requirement for active shooter training from every 5 years to yearly training, an important piece of school safety.
“Everyone in the building should be trained on how to protect themselves in the event of an active shooter,” Brewster said. “This updated requirement in the School Code is a necessary improvement to keep our schools safe.”
After years of partnership and hard work by the School Safety and Security Committee, the PCCD, the General Assembly, and the Governor, the recently passed state budget contains historic new investments of $100 million for school safety infrastructure and another $100 million for school mental health grants.
The money, Brewster said, is only part of the progress. Pennsylvania’s School Code now requires the schools to conduct surveys to see if standards for mental health services are being evaluated and baselines are being met. This survey must be completed by Agosto 31.
Just as important, the new School Code provides incentives for training new school mental health counselors through a School-Based Mental Health Internship Grant Program through the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). The program is intended to encourage careers as school counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers.
PHEAA will be required to keep track of grant applicants and awardees to assess the effort of bringing more mental health professionals to careers in schools.
Julio 13, 2022
Harrisburg, Julio 13, 2022 – It’s not really surprising that the highly profitable Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) -which not only serves urban and suburban customers, but also reaches deep into sparse rural regions – has faced constant attacks over the years by profiteers and their loyal allies in the General Assembly.
What should be surprising is that these partners, stifled by the elected General Assembly’s refusal to put at risk up to 5,000 jobs and billions of dollars in state revenue, are now willing to try a new tack: an end run around the legislative process to push their scheme past voters in a low-turnout referendum that would lead to amendment of the state constitution.
It is the latest in a series of referenda proposed by a minority of lawmakers who can get their bad ideas through the General Assembly.
PLCB control of alcohol distribution keeps it away from minors, provides thousands of good paying jobs, ensures availability and selection in small, rural markets and delivers billions of dollars to the state treasury. Preserving quality jobs and protecting taxpayer revenue are issues that appeal to Democrats and Republicans alike.
In 2016, the parties agreed to a plan to modernize the PLCB. The reforms included removal of restrictions on Domingo sales, flexible pricing, private wine sales for hotels and grocery stores that sell beer, direct shipment of wine and six-pack sales at service stations. The negotiated deal brought together both long-time advocates and detractors of the system – uniting Republicans and Democrats in support of commonsense changes.
These efforts, along with other reforms, have made the system highly profitable and an integral part of the revenue platform for Pennsylvania. According to the PLCB, in Fiscal Year 2020-2021, the PLCB achieved record net profits of nearly $265 million, which was almost a 27 percent increase from the previous year. That profit, which comes on top of taxes raised, would be entirely lost in privatization, and would need to be made up somewhere, probably by raising taxes which I would oppose.
Not only was the PLCB lucrative, but it contributed more than $800 million to support state and local government operations. The PLCB sent $765 million to the General Fund, another $29 million was earmarked for the Pennsylvania State Police, $5 million for Drug and Alcohol programs plus millions in licensing fees went to local governments.
Conspicuously missing from this debate is any talk of the morning after. As is often the case with binge behavior, voters are likely to regret privatization when they wake up to higher taxes and prices, crowding of problem stores in dense neighborhoods, and dramatically reduced public health. Ask the people of Washington state, who voted to privatize in 2011. Thorough academic research concluded “…in the years immediately following liquor privatization in Washington State, public opinion has changed enough to shift the result of the election from supporting privatization to rejecting it.” Washington now has the highest liquor taxes in the nation to make up for the lost revenue.
The revamped and modernized PLCB is the product of bipartisan work. There is no need to clang the privatization bells and there is little to no clamor for fundamentally altering the system. The PLCB system is working. It’s protecting minors from alcohol, ensuring a wide array of products, extending service into rural areas and churning revenue to relieve taxpayers of an even greater burden.
11 de julio de 2022
Harrisburg, 11 de julio de 2022 - Con una inversión estatal récord en gastos de prevención de la violencia en el nuevo presupuesto, el senador estatal Jim Brewster anunció hoy que ha sido nombrado de nuevo miembro del Comité de Seguridad Escolar, el principal conducto para los programas de intervención en el estado.
"Nos encontramos en un momento crítico para la seguridad pública tras el aumento de la violencia que acompañó a la pandemia", declaró Brewster. "El Comité de Seguridad Escolar ha desempeñado un papel central en la revisión y evaluación de los esfuerzos de intervención y prevención y en la orientación de los fondos estatales hacia donde pueden ser más eficaces".
El comité de 17 miembros fue creado mediante la Ley 44 de 2018 con el objetivo de elaborar políticas y proporcionar subvenciones para frenar la violencia escolar y comunitaria. El comité trabaja bajo los auspicios de la Comisión de Delincuencia y Crimen de Pensilvania (PCCD).
En julio de 2019, el senador Brewster envió una carta al comité pidiéndoles que establecieran estándares de referencia de seguridad para cada escuela en la Commonwealth para mantener seguros a los estudiantes, maestros y administradores. Específicamente, les pidió que establecieran líneas de base físicas, incluidos elementos como cerraduras de puertas y cámaras; líneas de base de salud mental, incluidos consejeros escolares y psicólogos; y líneas de base ambientales, incluidos monitores de calidad del aire y reducción de plomo / moho.
"Durante mi tiempo en el Comité de Seguridad Escolar, he estado abogando por el establecimiento de criterios de referencia para asegurar que estamos utilizando mejor el dinero", dijo Brewster. "Estoy encantado de ver que por primera vez los fondos se priorizarán para que todas las escuelas lleguen a la línea de base".
El año pasado, el Estado destinó la cifra récord de 30 millones de dólares a la seguridad escolar, y el presupuesto estatal de este año más que triplica esa cantidad, hasta 105 millones de dólares, con la ayuda de los fondos del Plan de Rescate de Estados Unidos.
"Para reducir la violencia en la comunidad, tenemos que abordar las causas fundamentales", dijo Brewster. "La pobreza, la salud mental y la adicción son graves motores de la delincuencia en nuestras comunidades, y esta comisión está invirtiendo fondos adicionales para hacer frente a estos problemas."
A la hora de conceder subvenciones el año pasado, Brewster dijo que el comité adoptó un enfoque amplio ante lo que percibía como un problema complejo con un amplio abanico de causas. El comité financió los esfuerzos de grandes instituciones académicas que estudian el problema desde el punto de vista de los datos, así como pequeñas iniciativas de base con presupuestos de miles de personas y los pies en la calle.
Como senador, Brewster ha estado en primera línea en cuestiones de seguridad escolar. Su nombramiento fue realizado por el líder demócrata del Senado, Jay Costa.
Julio 8, 2022
Harrisburg, PA − Julio 7, 2022 − State Sen. Jim Brewster, Democratic Chairman of the Senate Law and Justice Committee, released the following statement today regarding passage of the 2022-2023 state spending plan:
“This budget represents a significant act of sober and realistic governance at a time of unprecedented divisiveness and political acrimony in Harrisburg. I am grateful that, at the end of a process that was unnecessarily late and acrimonious, leaders prevailed in completing the process with an agreement that does not fulfill everyone’s wish list, but makes progress in areas where Pennsylvanians have demanded it.
“It continues years of improvement in funding education, including more money being passed through the Level Up program to help historically disadvantaged school districts in a state that currently ranks 47th in education equity.
“School districts in the 45th district will receive more than $7 million in new Level Up funding, as well as education increases across the board of more than 10 percent, which comes on top of years of continued progress on education funding.
“This budget utilizes more than $2.1 billion in American Rescue Plan funds that will be used in a variety of programs that support health and child-care workers, public safety and anti-violence initiatives, housing, infrastructure and higher education.
“As a member of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s School Safety Committee, it’s important to acknowledge significant increases in programs aimed at curbing violence and ensuring safety in our schools.
“We were able to triple the amount of money available for grass-roots, street-level violence prevention from $30 million last year to more than $105 million this year. I look forward as a member of the committee to review the applications for these grants. On top of that, another $50 million will be invested in prosecution and investigation of violence.
“We’ll also be making dramatic increases in funding for mental health initiatives putting $100 million into behavioral health programs that can stem many of our societal problems before they ever result in crime or death.
“Even with these increased supports for our social safety net and education, we were able to cut corporate income taxes, putting us on a path to halve the Corporate Net Income tax in the coming years, making Pennsylvania more attractive in a competitive environment.
“It must be acknowledged that these critical investments were made possible by years of astute fiscal stewardship by legislative leaders and the Wolf administration which produced a historic $9 billion fund balance that allows these needs to be met while leaving billions in the Rainy Day Fund.
“This stewardship includes the staunch preservation of a billion-dollar revenue stream supplied by the state liquor store system, a system that has weathered constant attack by special interests while delivering for taxpayers.
“At the end of a difficult process we were able to negotiate, compromise and govern. Starting tomorrow we will continue our advocacy in the areas we fell short.”
Julio 7, 2022
Harrisburg, Julio 7, 2022 — A regional non-profit dedicated to growing and modernizing the local economy has been awarded a $2.25 million state loan to construct a new business center in Braddock, state Sen. Jim Brewster announced today.
The Regional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern PA (RIDC) will receive the low-interest loan through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA).
“It has been a top priority of mine to link local redevelopment efforts with resources available through the state,” Brewster said. “I’m proud of the work being done on the ground in my district to restore former industrial sites and provide the 21st century jobs that will stabilize communities and keep families in the region.”
RIDC was approved for a 15-year $2,250,000 loan at a 3.5 percent fixed interest rate to acquire land and construct a new building located on Carrie Furnace Boulevard in Braddock. The new multi-tenant building that will consist primarily of flex industrial space that could host robotics, visual effect areas, and other technology industries. It is anticipated that two tenants will occupy the space. The total project cost is $10,000,000.
“The competition for economic development funds is fierce and the partnerships we’ve built in this region are up to it,” Brewster said. “This is the hard work of many people paying off.
To date in 2022, PIDA has approved $23,366,119 in low-interest loans that have resulted in $49,812,138 in private investment and supported 743 created and retained full-time jobs. Since 2015, PIDA has approved $361,778,277 in low-interest loans that have resulted in $727,981,169 in private investment and supported 14,765 created and retained full-time jobs.
16 de junio de 2022
Harrisburg - 15 de junio de 2022 - El senador Jim Brewster anunció hoy que es el principal copatrocinador de la legislación destinada a mejorar la salud mental de los estudiantes. Este proyecto de ley busca poner más programas de atención de salud mental en las escuelas y profesionales en las aulas.
El senador Brewster y el senador Williams copatrocinan el proyecto de ley SB 1285, que centrará la mayoría de las subvenciones otorgadas a través del programa de Seguridad y Protección Escolar de la Comisión de Delincuencia y Crimen de Pensilvania para el año escolar 2022-23 en solicitudes de financiamiento para proyectos que apoyan la salud conductual y mental de los estudiantes.
"Como miembro del Comité de Seguridad y Seguridad Escolar de Pensilvania, he sido un destacado defensor de más recursos para los servicios de salud mental en nuestras escuelas", dijo Brewster. "Esta legislación dirigirá la mayor parte de la financiación para 2022-2023 a los distritos escolares para la programación adicional de salud mental y conductual".
Esta legislación sigue el modelo de una medida similar que la Asamblea General adoptó en 2020, cuando centró temporalmente estas subvenciones en la respuesta a la pandemia de COVID-19.
"Incluso antes de la pandemia, los estudiantes nos han estado diciendo que hay una creciente crisis de salud mental juvenil", dijo el senador Williams. " Los informes Safe2Say nos hacen saber que el acoso, el suicidio y las autolesiones son tres de los mayores problemas a los que se enfrentan nuestros estudiantes en este momento, y es hora de que la Asamblea General tome medidas para abordarlos. Hemos hablado de cómo la pandemia ha causado una crisis de salud mental en nuestros estudiantes durante más de dos años, ya es hora de que empecemos a tomar medidas para financiar los servicios que pueden proporcionar asistencia inmediata a esos estudiantes."
Junio 14, 2022
Harrisburg, Junio 14, 2022 – The deadline to apply for a property tax or rent rebate has been extended to Diciembre 31st, State Senator Jim Brewster announced today.
El programa está abierto a las personas mayores o residentes con discapacidad que cumplan los requisitos. El plazo anterior para solicitarlo finalizaba el 30 de junio.
"Me complace la decisión del Departamento de Hacienda de ampliar el plazo para solicitar la desgravación del impuesto sobre bienes inmuebles y del alquiler", dijo Brewster. "Este es un programa importante para ayudar a las personas mayores y a las personas con discapacidad a gestionar sus facturas de impuestos sobre la propiedad".
Brewster said by extending the deadline, there will be ample time for qualifying seniors or residents with disabilities to apply and receive financial help.
El senador dijo que sus oficinas están abiertas y que el personal puede ayudar a los electores a presentar solicitudes.
“I encourage eligible seniors who have not yet applied to receive their rebate to please do so as soon as possible,” Brewster said. “This program is a good way to channel funds back to those who need help.”
To be eligible for the Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program, a person must be 65-years of age or older, or, if a widow or widower 50-years of age or older, or be a Pennsylvanian with disabilities earning less than $35,000 per year for homeowners and $15,000 per year for renters. When calculating income, half of social security is excluded. The maximum rebate is $650 for most homeowners.
Para más información sobre el programa o para ponerse en contacto con la oficina de Brewster sobre cualquier otro asunto relacionado con el Estado, los electores pueden llamar al 412-664-5200 o visitar Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (pa.gov ) para solicitarlo en línea.
