7 de marzo de 2023
El senador estatal Jim Brewster ha emitido hoy la siguiente declaración sobre el discurso inaugural del gobernador Shapiro sobre el presupuesto:
El presupuesto del gobernador ofrece un marco sólido para seguir mejorando la educación, la seguridad pública y el medio ambiente. Estoy deseando trabajar con la administración para completar el marco con los detalles que ayudarán a las comunidades a prosperar y a mantener a nuestros vecinos seguros y sanos.
La economía de Pensilvania ha proporcionado ingresos que, a su vez, brindarán la oportunidad de abordar el abandono sistémico y a largo plazo de nuestro sistema de educación pública, un sistema que ha sido declarado inconstitucional por su desigualdad.
Al mismo tiempo, aplaudo al gobernador por esbozar una manera de cambiar la forma en que financiamos la Policía Estatal para crear inversiones sostenibles a largo plazo en la seguridad pública a través de la expansión y mejoras continuas en la formación y equipamiento de nuestros soldados.
Desde mejoras en el cuidado de los niños hasta la ampliación del Programa de Reembolso del Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles y Alquileres, el presupuesto debería levantar a los habitantes de Pensilvania de todas las edades y en todas las regiones. Es un enfoque reflexivo y equilibrado para gobernar y estoy deseando completar los detalles en los próximos meses. Para más detalles sobre el presupuesto visite pasenate.com/budget.
Marzo 20, 2020
Harrisburg – Marzo 19, 2020 – The deadline to apply for a property tax or rent rebate has been extended to the end of the year, according to state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland).
The program is open for qualifying older citizens or residents with disabilities. The deadline was pushed back due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The previous deadline to apply was Junio 30.
“I am pleased that the state Department of Revenue has pushed back the deadline to apply for property tax and rent relief,” Brewster said. “The coronavirus outbreak has caused significant disruptions and closures of state offices and many seniors have raised questions about how they can get help in submitting the form.”
Brewster said by extending the deadline, there will be ample time for qualifying seniors or residents with disabilities to apply and receive financial help.
The senator said that his offices are currently not open for walk-ins, but staff is working remotely and can help constituents if they call or email the office.
“We are all adjusting our schedules and making changes in our lifestyles as we deal with the health threat posed by COVID-19,” Brewster said. “To ensure safety for all, my staff is addressing issues raised by constituents remotely, including helping with property tax and rent rebate applications.”
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. To calculate income, half of social security is excluded. The maximum rebate is $650 for most homeowners.
For more information about the program or to contact Brewster’s office about any other matter you can call 412 380-2242 or go to his website at https://www.senatorbrewster.com/
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Agosto 22, 2019
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 worked with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank over the past year to successfully share state services with those who attend the Produce To People event at the Food Bank’s facility in Duquesne,” Brewster said. “I look forward to expanding our educational partnership by traveling to numerous libraries in the region this Septiembre to offer state assistance.”
A wide variety of state services will be presented at local libraries including the Property Tax/Rent Rebate, PennDOT’s Yellow Dot Program, Unclaimed Property and the new Senior Bus Pass (ConnectCard). A representative from the Food Bank will also be on hand to discuss numerous food assistance programs.
“The Food Bank is delighted to partner with Senator Brewster and his team to reach out to our neighbors throughout Septiembre to help them access food assistance and other resources. Hunger Action Month 2019 is a great time to draw awareness not only to the problem of hunger, but also the ways we can help each other meet the basic need for food,” said Lisa Scales, President and CEO of Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
Collaborate-Educate-Enroll events will be taking place at the following libraries:
- Braddock Carnegie Library, 419 Library Street, Braddock
Miércoles, Septiembre 4, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- North Versailles Public Library, 1401 Greensburg Avenue, North Versailles
Martes, Septiembre 10, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
- Baldwin Borough Public Library, 5230 Wolfe Drive, Baldwin
Miércoles, Septiembre 18, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
- Carnegie Library of McKeesport, 1507 Library Street, McKeesport
Jueves, Septiembre 19, 1 9.m. – 2 p.m.
- Carnegie Library of McKeesport-Duquesne Branch, Duquesne Education Center 300 Kennedy Avenue
Jueves, Septiembre 19, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
- Monroeville Public Library, 4000 Gateway Campus Boulevard
Viernes, Septiembre 20, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
“Libraries are key resources to help educate and inform,” Brewster said. “I am grateful that local libraries are excited to join us in this new collaboration.”
To learn more about this event or food assistance services in the district visit www.senatorbrewster.com/producetopeople.
Junio 16, 2015
Harrisburg – Junio 16, 2015 – The deadline for filing for a property tax or rent rebate has been extended to Dec. 31, 2015, according to state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland).
“This is an important program that helps seniors and those with disabilities manage their property tax bills,” Brewster said. “While we continue to work through more aggressive solutions that significantly reduce taxes, this program is a good way to channel funds back to those who need help.”
The program benefits Pennsylvania residents aged 65 or older, widows and widowers aged 50 and above and those with disabilities over the age of 18. Homeowners must have an annual income of $35,000 or less, and renters must have an annual income of $15,000 or less.
Brewster said homeowners who qualified for rebates in 2014 and who received Social Security should pay attention to income guidelines since one-half of Social Security is discounted in the income calculation.
The maximum rebate is $650 with supplement rebates available for qualifying homeowners. Brewster said that applicants should check with the state revenue department or call his office to determine eligibility.
Brewster encouraged those who believe they are eligible to contact his district offices. Brewster’s district office telephone numbers are as follows: Monroeville, (412) 380-2242, McKeesport, (412) 664-5200 and the Alley-Kiski office can be reached at (724) 334-1143.
The program is funded by the state lottery and gaming revenues.
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Febrero 11, 2011
McKeesport – Febrero 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.
“I urge all seniors to see if they are eligible for this Lottery-funded rebate program,” Brewster said. “If you are not sure, contact one of my local offices and we will help you determine your eligibility and apply for benefits.”
Brewster said all homeowners and renters who received rebates last year should have received their 2010 application form in the mail by now. He said applications are also available online at www.revenue.state.pa.us or by calling 1-888-222-9190. In addition to his district offices in McKeesport, Monroeville and New Kensington, forms and assistance are available at state Department of Revenue district offices (listed in the government section of local telephone directories), local Area Agencies on Aging and senior centers.
The rebate filing deadline is Junio 30.
Brewster said More than $281 million in property tax and rent rebates were sent to a record 603,098 people statewide last year. He added that if you combine rebates with gaming-generated tax relief, about 120,000 homeowners had school property taxes completely eliminated last year.
The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older. The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters. Half of Social Security income is excluded.
The maximum standard rebate is $650, but there are supplemental property tax rebates of up to $325 for homeowners in Pittsburgh. Brewster said the supplemental payments also apply to people in other parts of the state who pay more than 15 percent of income on property taxes. The maximum rebate for those homeowners is $975.
The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is one of five programs supported by the Pennsylvania Lottery. Since the program’s inception in 1971, older and disabled adults have received more than $4.7 billion worth of property tax and rent relief. The expanded portion of the rebate program is paid for with revenue from slots gaming.
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Diciembre 1, 2010
McKeesport, Diciembre 1, 2010 – Sen. Jim Brewster today announced that the application deadline for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program is Diciembre 31, 2010.
“If you are a low income senior citizen or know seniors who may qualify for this benefit program, I urge them to apply by this month’s deadline date,” Brewster said. “My local staff and I stand ready to help seniors apply for benefits.”
The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program provides rebates on property taxes or rent paid in 2009. To be eligible, applicants must meet income requirements and be a Pennsylvania resident age 65 and older; a claimant under the age of 65 with a spouse age 65 or older who resides in the household; a widow or widower age 50 and older; or a permanently disabled individual age 18 or older.
The program is available to homeowners with a household income of $35,000 or less and renters with a household income of $15,000 or less, excluding one-half of Social Security Income and Railroad Retirement Tier 1 benefits.
Brewster noted that eligible applicants can qualify for a rebate of up to $650.
For applications or more information on the program, residents can visit or call the senator at his district offices in Monroeville (412) 380-2242, McKeesport (412) 664-5200 and New Kensington (724) 334-1143. Rebate information and applications is also available via the senator’s website at: www.senatorbrewster.com
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