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Local Schools to Get Nearly $2M to Advance Computer Learning
McKeesport, April 15, 2021 – School organizations in the 45th Senate District will receive nearly $2 million in state grants to advance computer learning and STEM education, state Sen. Jim Brewster announced today. The grants are among $10.8 million distributed...
Senator Brewster’s Opening Remarks From The Policy Hearing On Conservatorship of Abandoned/Blighted Property
PA Senate and House Democrats Host Policy Hearing on Needed Changes to Abandoned and Blighted Property Conservatorship
Harrisburg – March 26, 2021 - At the request of state Senators Wayne D. Fontana (D- Allegheny), Jim Brewster (D- Allegheny/Westmoreland), Lindsey Williams (D- Allegheny) and Representative Sara Innamorato (D-Allegheny), the Pennsylvania Senate and House Democratic...
Senator Brewster Trout Stocking
Brewster Re-Introduces Ban on Per Diems and Other Lawmaker Perks
HARRISBURG, March 16, 2021 − With an eye toward bolstering trust in elected officials, state Sen. Jim Brewster announced today he has re-introduced a series of bills that will ban per diem payments, automatic pay raises, car leases, and gifts of any value for state...
Brewster Announces Rent, Utility Relief Program to Begin March 15
McKeesport, March 13 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) is encouraging Allegheny County residents who are struggling to pay rent and utilities to apply for financial assistance on Monday, March 15. Eligible county residents will be able to apply for...
House, Senate Democrats call for repairs to hazardous, toxic schools across the commonwealth
HARRISBURG – February 19, 2021 – State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler (D-Philadelphia) were joined by several Democratic House and Senate members from a cross Pennsylvania on Friday to call for repairs to hazardous and toxic...
Brewster to Serve as Secretary of Port Authority Board for Another Term
(Harrisburg – January 29, 2021) – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) will again serve as Secretary of the Board of the Port Authority of Allegheny County. “We face many challenges in public transportation,” Brewster said. “We are in the middle of...
Brewster Announces $100K in Grants for School Food Service in 45th
Harrisburg, January 26, 2021 – Seven schools in the 45th Senate District will share more than $100,000 in state grants aimed at food service improvements, state Sen. Jim Brewster announced today. “We know that too many students show up to school hungry and making sure...
Brewster Reappointed as Chair of McKeesport Housing Authority
(Harrisburg – January 15, 2021) – The McKeesport Housing Authority will again be led by Senator Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) who has volunteered his time for the 31st consecutive year. “It has been a privilege to lead the McKeesport housing authority,”...
Brewster to Serve as Democratic Chair of Two Key Senate Committees
Harrisburg – January 15, 2021 – After a contentious and controversial election and court battle for the 45th District, State Senator Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) has again been appointed Democratic chair of the Senate Law and Justice and Game and Fisheries...
Senator Brewster Begins Another Term in Pa Senate
Harrisburg – January 13, 2021 – State Senator Jim Brewster (D) was sworn in today for another term in the Pennsylvania State Senate, serving constituents in portions of Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties.
Senator Jim Brewster’s Swearing In Ceremony
Senator Jim Brewster: Sworn In and Ready to Work
Brewster Announces Approval of Two-Year Contract Between Port Authority and ATU Local 85
McKeesport, PA − December 28, 2020 − Senator Jim Brewster today announced the Port Authority of Allegheny County approved a two-year contract with Amalgamated Transit Union Local 85. “I am happy to support our courageous employees and our Port Authority Administration...
Senator Brewster Announces $6.25 Million in Grants for His District
McKeesport - December 23, 2020 - Senator Jim Brewster today announced more than $6 million in state grants that will go to projects in the 45th senatorial district. “I was happy to advocate for these important projects, and I am excited to see them come to fruition...
Senator Brewster Announces Pandemic Relief Funds
McKeesport – December 8, 2020 – State Senator Jim Brewster today announced the following state tax credit monies for COVID-19 relief and community development initiatives. “I was pleased to support this initiative that will help our communities overcome some of the...
Sen. Brewster Votes for State Budget Bill
McKeesport – November 20, 2020 – State Senator Jim Brewster today issued the following statement on the final 2020-21 state budget: “With the dire impact of the pandemic as the backdrop, I am pleased that the legislature was able to hold the line on taxes while fully...
Sen. Brewster Announces $40 Million in State Funds for Local Water Projects
McKeesport – October 21, 2020 – State Senator Jim Brewster today announced over $40 million in state low-interest loan funds for two key local water projects. “These state PENNVEST dollars will help these communities expedite the completion of these important...
Brewster: Nearly $1.5 Million in Economic Development Grants Approved for Area Projects
McKeesport – September 15, 2020 – Nearly $1.5 million in grant funding has been approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for nine projects in the area, according to state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland). “The ability to secure grant dollars...
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