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Brewster Welcomes Governor to McKeesport to Talk Charter School Reform
McKeesport – Sept. 4, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) welcomed Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf to Twin Rivers Elementary School today to discuss the governor’s comprehensive plan to reform charter schools.
“Our laws governing the operations of charter and cyber-charter schools need to be reformed. We need to bring greater accountability and transparency so that our children are well educated, and our taxpayers protected,” Brewster said.
Senator Brewster Welcomes Governor Wolf’s Charter Reform Initiative
School Safety and Security Panel Acts on Brewster’s Request for Safety Standards
Harrisburg – Aug. 29, 2019 – The statewide School Safety and Security Committee has endorsed state Sen. Jim Brewster’s (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) plan to create a subcommittee to explore the development of baseline safety and security standards applicable to all...
Brewster: Nearly $1 Million for Allegheny County Airport Upgrades
Harrisburg – Agosto 28, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D- Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today that Allegheny County Airport has been awarded a state grant for $900,000 to upgrade airport buildings. “Allegheny County Airport is a regional resource that enhances...
Brewster, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Expand Partnership to Local Libraries
Join Forces on Collaborate-Educate-Enroll events Harrisburg – Agosto 22, 2019 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) announced today a new outreach partnership with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank on Collaborate-Educate-Enroll events. “My office has...
Convenient Sign-Up Stations for Port Authority Senior ConnectCards Available at Brewster Offices
Harrisburg – Aug. 16, 2019 – Seniors can sign up for Port Authority ConnectCards at Senator Jim Brewster’s offices in Monroeville, McKeesport or New Kensington. “Senior ConnectCards enable those over the age of 65 to use public transportation for free,” Brewster...
Brewster Welcomes Gov. Wolf’s Charter Reform Initiative
Harrisburg – Agosto 15, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today that he welcomed Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposal to change Pennsylvania’s charter school law and institute reforms through administrative action. “The governor has...
Senate Education Committee Hearing on Charter Schools :: Agosto 14, 2019
Sen. Brewster Announces Federal Recovery Funds for Julio 21, 22 Storms, Low-Interest Loans Offered
Agosto 8, 2019 - Senator Jim Brewster announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved a request to declare a disaster in Allegheny County for damage from storms and flash flooding on Julio 21 and 22, 2019. “This news is great for residents...
Sen. Brewster Announces $2.75 Million in State Funds for Three Local Projects
McKeesport – Agosto 1, 2019 – State Senator Jim Brewster today announced three state grants totaling $2.75 million for local development projects. “These renovation and construction projects will help expedite key local projects and spur additional economic...
Brewster: Grants Awarded to Local Elementary Schools to Fund Fresh Food Programs
Julio, 15, 2019 --- Today, Senator Jim Brewster announced the award of federal grants to local elementary schools to fund healthy, fresh food programs for students. “It is important to make healthy food accessible to students so they are nourished and prepared to...
Brewster: School Security Funding Included in Budget Package
Harrisburg – Junio 27, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today said that the state budget package includes $60 million for school district safety initiatives. “There are a great many needs to fill in helping school district improve safety...
Senator Brewster Budget Response Interview
Senator Brewster on passage of Domingo Hunting
Brewster: El Senado aprueba el proyecto de ley sobre la caza dominical
Harrisburg – Junio 26, 2019 – Legislation to permit hunting on three Domingo’s throughout the year passed the Senate today on a 36-14 vote according to Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland), one of the bill’s prime sponsors. “This is an incredibly important piece...
Senator Brewster Education Hearing
Brewster Supports New Teacher Evaluation System Legislation
Harrisburg – Junio 25, 2019 – Legislation designed to improve teacher evaluations through the increased use of observation instead of standardized testing is a significant step forward, according to state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland). Brewster voted in...
Senator Brewster comments on UPMC/Highmark announcement just days before the expiration of the existing consent decree
Brewster Applauds the Highmark – UPMC Agreement for Open Access to Health Network
Harrisburg – Junio 24, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) released the following statement concerning the 10-year agreement between Highmark and UPMC to permit in-network access to UPMC doctors and hospitals. The agreement was announced...
Brewster Applauds Approval of Domingo Hunting Bill
Harrisburg – Junio 20, 2019 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) applauded the passage of his Domingo Hunting Bill (Senate Bill 147) out of the Senate Appropriations Committee. The legislation, which would authorize the Game Commission to allow Domingo hunting in Pennsylvania for up to three Sundays, will be brought to the Senate floor for a vote.
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