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Brewster Welcomes New State Investments for Recreation Projects in Allegheny, Westmoreland
Harrisburg – October 24, 2016 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said that he welcomes new state investment in communities throughout his district after today’s announcement that the state’s Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) approved grants for...
Brewster, Markosek Announce State Funding for Allegheny Petroleum Expansion Project
HARRISBURG, October 20, 2016 – A vital economic development project planned by Wilmerding-based Allegheny Petroleum Products Inc. at its flagship facility will move forward thanks to a million dollars in state funding secured by state Rep. Joe Markosek (D-Allegheny)...
Brewster: State Funds Approved to Replace West Elizabeth Sewage Treatment Plant
Harrisburg – October 19, 2016 – More than $8 million has been approved to build a new sewage treatment plant in West Elizabeth, according to state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland). “The financing package approved today is good news because a significant...
Brewster: $4.2 Million for McKeesport Commons, RIDC and New Kensington Development
Harrisburg – October 14, 2016 – A total of $4.2 million in state grant funding has been approved for three important economic development projects in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today. In Allegheny...
State Senate Hearing in Monroeville Focuses on Charter School Reform
Monroeville – October 13, 2016 – At the request of state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a hearing on the role of charter schools in public education. “I hope today’s hearing gives us a better sense of...
Senate Democratic Policy Committee :: Charter School Reform
Sen. Brewster Proposes Sweeping Charter School Reforms
Harrisburg – Oct. 6, 2016 – A new, sweeping charter school reform proposal intended to address transparency, fiscal solvency and accountability issues was detailed today by state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland). “Charter schools must be accountable to the...
Brewster Senior Wellness and Safety Expo Scheduled for Sept. 29
Harrisburg, Sept. 23, 2016 − State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) will host his Senior Wellness and Safety Expo on Thursday, Sept. 29 at the Palisades in McKeesport. The program will run from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The McKeesport Palisades is located at...
Battle of the Barrel
State Troopers Raise Retirement Tsunami Warning Flags
Op-ed Column by Sen. Jim Brewster The Pennsylvania State Troopers Association has posted bright flags warning of a potentially devastating trooper retirement tsunami looming just over the horizon. If the storm comes together and the retirement tidal wave hits, it...
Joint Legislative Hearing in Pittsburgh Focuses on Eradicating Blight
Wilkinsburg, August 4, 2016 – At the request of state Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, a joint state Senate-House Democratic Policy Committee hearing was held today on efforts and resources to fight blight within our communities, including the successes and...
Going for the Goal Sprint Triathlon
Brewster Resolution Calls on Federal Officials to Protect Steel Industry, Jobs
Harrisburg, July 5, 2016 − The state Senate adopted a resolution sponsored by state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) that urges the President and other federal officials to strongly enforce trade laws to protect the domestic steel industry from unfair...
Brewster: State Grant Funds Approved for Keystone Commons
Harrisburg, July 1, 2016 − The state's Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) today approved more than $400,000 in grant funding to help complete a key bridge reconstruction project at Keystone Commons, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said...
Brewster: McKeesport Lawyer, Deputy D.A. Confirmed as Allegheny County Judge
Harrisburg, June 30, 2016 − David L. Spurgeon, a McKeesport lawyer who currently serves as Deputy District Attorney in Allegheny County, has been confirmed by the state Senate as the newest member of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, Sen. Jim Brewster...
Senator Jim Brewster Introduces David Spurgeon to Judiciary Committee
Brewster: Inaugural “Going for the Goal Sprint Triathlon” Set for Sunday
Harrisburg, June 24, 2016 − The inaugural "Going for the Goal Sprint Triathlon" will get underway on Sunday, June 26 at 8:15 a.m. at McKeesport High School in McKeesport, honorary chairman Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today. "The triathlon will...
Brewster: Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Application Deadline Extended
Harrisburg - June 6, 2016 - The application deadline for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program has been extended from June 30, 2016 to Dec. 31, 2016 according to state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland). "Opening the application window wider will help attract...
State Senate Hearing in Erie Focuses on Gas Drilling in the Lake Erie Watershed
Erie – May 5, 2016 – At the request of state Sen. Sean Wiley, the state Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a hearing today on problems related to gas drilling in the Lake Erie watershed. “We need to make responsible and measured decisions about where we can...
Safe Streets Law Enforcement Grant Program Detailed
Harrisburg - April 21, 2016 - Senate Democrats representing large and small cities across Pennsylvania stepped forward today to propose an aggressive crime prevention plan that would provide $3.2 million in grants for local police departments. The Safe Streets Law...
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