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Brewster: $215 Million in School Safety Grants Pass Senate
Harrisburg – May 28, 2020 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today that the Senate has passed legislation (House Bill 1210) to drive out nearly $215 million to help school districts pay for costs associated with protecting children, cleaning buildings...
Brewster Bill to Modernize Fish Code Approved by Committee
Harrisburg – May 28, 2020 – Legislation to modernize the Fish Code and help anglers comply with state licensure requirements was approved unanimously by the Senate’s Game and Fisheries Committee, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said. “The measure...
Senate Democrats Announce Main Street Business Revitalization Grant Program
Senators Jay Costa, Vince Hughes, John Blake, Jim Brewster and Pam Iovino today called for $550 million of funds allocated to Pennsylvania through the federal CARES act to be used for a program they are calling the Main Street Business Revitalization Initiative, which...
Bill to Exempt Federal Stimulus Payments from State and Local Taxation Clears Committee
McKeesport – May 11, 2020 – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives’ version of legislation sponsored in the Senate by Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) to exempt federal coronavirus stimulus funds from state and local taxation cleared the state Senate...
Brewster Seeks Release of Federal Funds for First-Responder PPE, Critical Supplies
McKeesport – May 5, 2020 – More than $17 million in federal funds earmarked for the purchase of personal protection equipment (PPE), supplies and training in response to the COVID-19 pandemic will soon be available through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and...
Brewster: Bill Requires that First Responders be Notified About Local COVID-19 Cases
McKeesport – April 29, 2020 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today that he strongly backs legislation to require that 911 communication centers, police, fire and other first responders receive notification when a documented communicable...
Brewster: Federal Grant Funding Soon Available for First-Responder PPE, Supplies
McKeesport – April 23, 2020 – New federal grant funds to help first-responders secure life-saving personal protection equipment (PPE) and aid them in safely and securely responding to health emergencies will soon be available, state Sen. Jim Brewster...
Stimulus Funds Approved for Allegheny County Airport in West Mifflin, Brewster says
McKeesport – April 20, 2020 – Nearly $160,000 in federal funding has been approved for the Allegheny County Airport in West Mifflin, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today. “The new federal funds are intended to help airports that have...
Brewster: COVID-19 Updates on Liquor Sales and Unemployment Compensation
McKeesport – April 20, 2020 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today that the state has opened a new way to access wine and spirits and activated a website that allows independent contractors and gig workers to file for unemployment...
Brewster Details Business Restart Strategy: “COVID-19 Health and Business Recovery Plan”
Testing, worker, client, customer protections, health care considerations remain as priorities McKeesport – April 16, 2020 – Ensuring that workers, customers and clients are protected while businesses are given a responsible schedule to resume operations are key...
PA Senate Democrats Urge Action on Legislation for Working Families, Pledge to Oppose Partisan COVID Task Force
Harrisburg, PA − April 8, 2020 − The Senate adjourned Tuesday afternoon after the House Republicans indicated they would not be taking up Senate Bill 841, legislation that would have enabled local municipalities to hold their meetings remotely, permitted e-notary use;...
Brewster: Funding for Volunteer Fire Departments Now Available
McKeesport – April 2, 2020 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today that the new federal stimulus program passed in response to the pandemic allows volunteer fire companies to apply for the Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury...
Brewster Bill Would Exempt Stimulus Funds from State and Local Tax
McKeesport – March 30, 2020 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today said he is introducing legislation that would exempt federal coronavirus stimulus funds from state and local taxation. “The idea is to immediately drive money out to those in need...
Brewster’s 6-Point Economic Stimulus Package Focuses on Workers, Small Business
Senator says state needs to fill gaps in federal aid McKeesport – March 23, 2020 – As efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 continues and federal economic plans come into view, a state stimulus effort focused on workers and small business is critical to fill gaps in...
Brewster: Property Tax/Rent Rebate Application Period Extended to End of Year
Harrisburg – March 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...
Industry Partnerships in Allegheny, Westmoreland Receive State Grants
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (L&I) recently approved several grants to bolster economic activity in Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties. On March 18, PAsmart Grants were awarded for industry partnerships in Allegheny and Westmoreland...
Brewster: Security Grant Approved for White Oak Synagogue
Harrisburg – March 11, 2020 – The Gemilias Chesed Synagogue in White Oak has been awarded a $20,800 state grant to bolster security at the facility, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today. “The grant will enable the synagogue to improve...
Nearly $300,000 for Local Workforce Readiness Programs
Harrisburg – March 6, 2020 − Sen. Jim Brewster (D- Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today that two local workforce readiness programs will receive a combined $272,856 to fund paid summer internships though the State/Local Internship Program (SLIP). The...
Brewster: $1.7 Million in School Safety Grants Approved for Local Districts
Harrisburg – February 26, 2020 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today said that $1.7 million in state school safety grants will soon be distributed to local schools. Brewster, who represents portions of Allegheny and Westmoreland counties, serves as a member of the School...
Brewster Leads Effort to Reopen Bunola River Road
McKeesport – February 19, 2020 – The Bunola River Road that services Elizabeth and Forward Townships, Elizabeth Borough and West Elizabeth that was closed to traffic in late January has now reopened following the installation of traffic signals, state Sen. Jim...
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