McKeesport – November 21, 2023 – This week State Senator Jim Brewster was reappointed to serve on the Board of Directors for Pittsburgh Regional Transit (formerly Port Authority of Allegheny County). “Public transportation is a priority,” Brewster...

Harrisburg – November 17, 2023 – This week, the Senate passed the school funding portion of the 2023-2024 Pennsylvania Budget after amending House Bill 301 to include several programs Senator Brewster and his colleagues have advocated for during this...

Harrisburg, November 15, 2023 – State Senator Jim Brewster today thanked Senate leadership for his reappointment to a term on Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC), which conducts a range of research activities pertaining to the operation and performance of...

Harrisburg, June 13, 2023 – The deadline for Pennsylvanians to apply for a property tax or rent rebate has been extended to December 31st, State Senator Jim Brewster announced today. The program is open for qualifying seniors or residents with disabilities. The...

Harrisburg, May 9, 2023 — Senator Jim Brewster’s legislation to help counties create a fund to remediate blighted properties and restore communities was unanimously voted out of the PA Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee today. “Run-down buildings and abandoned...

Harrisburg, April 12, 2023 – State Senator Jim Brewster was unanimously confirmed to again serve as vice chairman of the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) during today’s meeting. “It is an honor to once again serve in this significant position on this...

McKeesport, April 12, 2023 - State Sen. Jim Brewster today applauded Pittsburgh Public Schools for joining a growing number of districts that are suing social media giants for ignoring and exacerbating a growing mental health crisis among students. “The reckless...

Harrisburg, March 30, 2023 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today announced the commitment by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) of nearly $5 million to improve school security and training while work continues on other aspects of school safety....

Vandergrift, March 28, 2023 – State Sen. Jim Brewster joined local officials and community leaders in North Vandergrift today to dedicate a local bridge to a hometown hero. The Vandergrift Bridge, spanning the Kiski River between the borough and Parks Township, is now...

Harrisburg – March 16, 2023 – Today, Senator Jim Brewster announced $6.1 million in grants for community revitalization and infrastructure improvements in the 45th Senate District. “I’m pleased to see so many local projects receive investments from the state,” said...

Harrisburg – March 10, 2023 – State Sen. Jim Brewster has introduced legislation that will require the state to provide the public with easier access to expanded information on the condition of state, county, and local bridges as well as any scheduled repairs or...