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Sen. Brewster Calls for Armed Security in School Buildings
McKeesport – March 9, 2018 – In the wake of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, where 17 students died, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today proposed placing an armed security guard at all school buildings that conduct classroom instruction....
Sen. Brewster, Lt. Gov. Stack, & Mayor Cherepko Visit Elementary School for Read Across America Day
Lt. Gov. Stack, Sen. Brewster to Visit Twin Rivers Elementary School in McKeesport for Read Across America Day
Harrisburg – March 1, 2018 – Lt. Gov. Mike Stack and state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) will visit Twin Rivers Elementary School in McKeesport tomorrow at 1 p.m. as a part of National Read Across America Day. Brewster and Stack will read books to...
Sen. Brewster: $75,000 Approved for Local Projects to Promote PA Breweries
Harrisburg – February 28, 2018 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today announced three state grants to local entities totaling $75,000 to develop and market the Pennsylvania beer industry. “The Pennsylvania Malt and Brewed Beverages Industry...
Sen. Brewster Calls for Statewide School Safety Panel
Harrisburg, February 28, 2018 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today said he will introduce legislation that would establish a statewide school safety panel to review school and bus safety policies and procedures and help lawmakers implement standardized statewide safety...
Senator Brewster School Safety Measures Featured on WPXI
Brewster: State Funds Approved for Traffic Light Enforcement in Allegheny Township
Harrisburg – February 26, 2018 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today announced $122,000 grant to upgrade traffic signals and warning devices with LEDs located throughout Allegheny Township. “This funding program improves safety at signalized intersections through automated...
Brewster: Education, Jobs Focus of Budget Proposal, but Local Communities Still Need Help
Harrisburg – February 9, 2018 – Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed 2018-2019 spending plan is focused on education and jobs which is an excellent direction to take, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said, but he would also like to add dollars for programs that...
Brewster: Transportation Grant Approved for Brentwood
Harrisburg, February 8, 2018 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said that a $65,000 state grant for Brentwood Borough has been approved for sidewalk improvements. “This grant will help Brentwood complete much needed repairs,” Brewster said. “Repairs to...
Senator Brewster’s Reaction to 2018-19 Budget Address
Senator Brewster’s Opioid Addiction Legislation Featured on Fox 29
Brewster Elected Chairman of McKeesport Housing Authority for 28th Year
HARRISBURG, January 23, 2018 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny & Westmoreland) was elected Chairman for the McKeesport Housing Authority for the 28th year. “It is an honor to be elected chair for another year,” said Brewster. “The authority’s work in the City of...
Brewster Calls on Gov. Wolf to Go Further on Opioids and Endorse Mandatory Treatment
McKeesport – Jan. 11, 2018 – On the heels of Gov. Tom Wolf announcing a disaster declaration for the heroin and opioid epidemic, Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today called on the governor to go even further and endorse mandatory treatment for any person...
Millions in State Grant Funds Approved for Westinghouse Castle in Wilmerding, Parking Structure in Monroeville, Brewster, Markosek Say
Harrisburg – December 28, 2017 – A total of $3 million in newly approved state grant funding will help transform a former turn-of-the century industrial edifice in Wilmerding into a new commercial hotel, and result in the construction of a new parking structure in...
Duquesne’s American Textile to Receive $1.5 Million to Improve Facility
Harrisburg – December 22, 2017 – American Textile in Duquesne is set to receive a $1.5 million state grant to remediate the grounds of the facility and open new space for expansion, according to state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland). “The grant for...
Brewster Reminds Residents of Property Tax and Rent Rebate Deadline
Harrisburg – December 22, 2017 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) is reminding constituents that the deadline to apply for the Department of Revenue’s Property Tax and Rent Rebate program is January 2, 2018. “The property tax and rent rebate program has...
Gov. Wolf, Education Sec. Rivera, Sen. Brewster Recognize Kiski Area Achievement
Harrisburg – December 12, 2017 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland), Gov. Tom Wolf, and Education Secretary Pedro Rivera helped recognize the achievement of the students from the Kiski Area High School as they increased their qualifying scores by 185 percent in AP math, science and English.
Senator Brewster Honors Officer Brian Shaw on the Senate Floor
Brewster Comments on Death of Former Senate Democratic Leader Edward Zemprelli
McKeesport – December 9, 2017 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) issued the following statement concerning the death of former state Senate Democratic Leader Edward Zemprelli, who passed away on Monday, Dec. 4. Zemprelli of Clairton was elected to...
Senator Brewster Remarks During Substance Use Disorder Policy Hearing
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