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Sen. Brewster’s Floor Remarks on 2013-14 State Budget
Sen. Brewster’s Reaction to Governor’s Budget Address
Brewster on Corbett Budget: “Don’t use Students as Pawns in Liquor Privatization Battle”
Harrisburg, Febrero 5, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today provided the following statement about Gov. Tom Corbett’s 2013-14 budget proposal: “I am encouraged by the governor’s interest in providing $90 million more state dollars to our...
Sen. Brewster Elected Vice Chair of Budget and Finance Committee
McKeesport, Enero 24, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster has been unanimously elected vice-chairman of the bipartisan, bicameral Legislative Budget and Finance Committee. “I am pleased with my new position on this important committee that helps foster legislative...
Brewster Blasts Corbett for lack of Transparency/Public Input on Prison Closing Decision
McKeesport, Enero 11, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today sharply criticized the Corbett Administration for its backroom decision that led to this week’s announcement to close the state prison in Hempfield, Westmoreland County. Brewster said he will work with...
Brewster Appointed to Several Key Senate Committees
McKeesport, Enero 9, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster has been re-appointed Democratic chairman of the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee. In addition, Brewster was appointed to the Committees on Transportation, Banking and Insurance, Community Economic and...
Brewster Announces Recycling Grant for Monroeville
McKeesport, Enero 3, 2013 – State Sen. James Brewster today announced a $19,621 recycling grant for Monroeville. "This state money will help the municipality strengthen its recycling program," Brewster said. “Recycling programs are a great tool for protecting our...
Brewster honrará a los osos de Clairton, campeones estatales, en el Senado de Pensilvania
McKeesport, Diciembre 24, 2012 – Sixty-three straight wins and four consecutive PIAA Class A football championships won by the Clairton High School Bears will be honored by the state Senate early next year, state Sen. James Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said...
Brewster Re-Appointed Democratic Chair of Senate Committee on Urban Affairs and Housing
Harrisburg, Diciembre 21, 2012 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today was re-appointed Democratic chairman of the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee. “I will continue to use my position on this committee to focus on issues and challenges facing our cities and towns in...
Pennsylvania Senate Democrats Discuss Plan to Address Distressed Cities
Harrisburg, Diciembre 18, 2012 – Acknowledging the escalating problems in economically-challenged communities across the state, Pennsylvania Senate Democrats today discussed their plans to address a wide range of problems impacting aging and distressed cities. The...
Brewster Reminds Seniors of Dec. 31 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Deadline
McKeesport, Diciembre 11, 2012 -- State Sen. Jim Brewster is reminding constituents that the filing deadline for the 2011 Property Tax and Rent Rebate is Dec. 31. “In these difficult economic times when every penny counts, it’s important that seniors and other...
Brewster: Applications now Being Accepted for Home Heating Aid
McKeesport, Nov. 1, 2012 -- State Sen. Jim Brewster today announced that the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now accepting applications for this winter. “For low income families, LIHEAP support can be critically important during the cold winter...
Brewster dice que el plan de créditos fiscales selectivos es erróneo y que se necesita un enfoque global
Harrisburg – Octubre 22, 2012 – The selective tax credit plan pushed by Republicans in the General Assembly is regressive public policy that makes government pick winners and losers among businesses, state Senator Jim Brewster (D-McKeesport) said today. The...
Brewster apoya la resolución del Senado en homenaje a los marines caídos
HARRISBURG, Octubre 16, 2012 – Speaking on the Senate floor, State Senator Jim Brewster today honored fallen Marine Lieutenant Colonel Christopher “Otis” Raible. An Irwin native, Lt. Col. Raible died last month during an attack in Afghanistan. Brewster and his Senate...
Brewster organizará "seminarios web" sobre ahorro universitario
McKeesport, Octubre 15, 2012 – State Senator Jim Brewster is teaming up with the Pennsylvania Treasury Department to host free webinars titled “Saving for College with the PA 529 College Savings Program” on Lunes, Octubre 22 at 7 p.m. and Miércoles, Octubre 24 at...
El senador Brewster y el Hospital Forbes patrocinan una exposición gratuita sobre el bienestar de las personas mayores
McKeesport, Oct. 9, 2012 — State Sen. Jim Brewster and the Forbes Regional Hospital will host a free Senior Wellness and Safety Expo on Viernes, Octubre 12 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the McKeesport Palisades (100 Fifth Avenue, McKeesport, PA 15132). “This free event...
Brewster elogia la decisión de aplazar la ley de identificación de votantes
HARRISBURG, Octubre 2, 2012 – Sen. Jim Brewster issued the following statement in response to today’s Commonwealth Court Ruling that delayed implementation of Pennsylvania’s new Voter ID law. “I salute Judge Simpson for his measured decision that will protect eligible...
Op-ed: Sen. Brewster Challenges Credibility of Standardized Testing
The expanded use of student testing to determine student and school performance, district distress and teacher proficiency is the wrong approach at the wrong time. Instead of relying on a deficient student testing system that is neither a fair evaluator of student and...
Student Aid Guide Available Online, Brewster Says
Harrisburg – Septiembre 27, 2012 – PHEAA’s guide to student financial aid is now available online, according to state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland). The guide can be accessed at PHEAA.org. “Students and families continue to struggle to pay for college...
Brewster Announces Octubre Satellite Office Hours
McKeesport – Septiembre 26, 2012 – Sen. Jim Brewster today announced that his staff will be holding Octubre office hours at outreach offices in numerous locations. “This schedule helps accommodate constituents and allows my staff to meet face to face with more people...
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