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Brewster Supports Senate Democratic Property Tax Relief Plan
Harrisburg, June 24, 2015 - State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/ Westmoreland) today threw his support behind a new Senate Democratic property tax relief plan that would eliminate school property taxes for 2 million homeowners, reduce property taxes by $ 1,990 for...
Property Tax and Rent Rebate Filing Deadline Extended to Dec. 31, Brewster Says
Harrisburg – June 16, 2015 – The deadline for filing for a property tax or rent rebate has been extended to Dec. 31, 2015, according to state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland). "This is an important program that helps seniors and those with disabilities...
Senator Brewster and Democrats Press for Shale Tax to Fund $1 Billion Education Investment
Democrats Press for Shale Tax to Fund $ 1 Billion Education Investment
Harrisburg – June 2, 2015 – Legislative Democrats gathered in the state Capitol for a news conference today to highlight the broad and deep support in the General Assembly for legislation that would create a new $1 billion natural gas extraction tax for education....
Multiple Local Bridges Selected for Rapid Replacement, Brewster says
Harrisburg - May 15, 2015 - Seventeen bridges in state Sen. Jim Brewster's Senate district have been selected for PennDOT's Rapid Bridge Replacement Project, the senator said today. "As a strong supporter of the transportation financing plan, I think it is imperative...
Brewster to Host Senior Wellness and Safety Expo in West Leechburg
Harrisburg - May 11, 2015 - State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) is sponsoring a senior wellness and safety expo on May 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the West Leechburg Fire Hall. The West Leechburg Fire Hall is located at 1116 Gosser Street in West...
Brewster Strongly Supports MASD’s Appeal of Charter Ruling
Harrisburg - May 4, 2015 - While Young Scholars of McKeesport won its appeal to establish a new charter school in McKeesport, the fight "isn't over by a long shot," state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today. "I am pleased that the school board in...
Brewster Satellite Office Schedule Announced
Harrisburg – April 8, 2015 – Bringing services that are available in his district offices directly to communities throughout Allegheny and Westmoreland counties, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today that he will again have satellite office...
Brewster Calls Attention to Extension of Deadline for Home Heating Help
Harrisburg - April 2, 2015 - The deadline to apply for help through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program has been extended to May 1, according to state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland.) "The home heating program is valuable and useful and I am...
Consider Flood Insurance, Prepare for Spring Rains Now, Brewster says
Harrisburg - March 20, 2015 - Spring rains often cause flooding that results in devastation, distress and dismay for homeowners, so now is the time to take action, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today. "National Flood Awareness Week helps all...
Brewster Announces Two Free Local Identity Theft Seminars
McKeesport, March 3, 2015 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today announced that he is co-hosting two local Senior Identity Theft Seminars. “All of us have heard stories about how people can get their identity stolen and become victimized in so many ways,” Brewster said....
Senator Brewster Reacts to Governor PA State Budget
Brewster: Tax Relief, Education Funding, Jobs Creation Focus of Budget Plan
Harrisburg – March 3, 2015 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said that Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget that is focused on tax relief, education funding and job creation would help rebuild the middle class and address key issues that have plagued Pennsylvania. Wolf...
Brewster Introduces Senate Democratic Liquor Modernization Plan
Harrisburg – Feb. 27, 2014 – Senate Democrats outlined their liquor modernization plan today, a day after the House of Representatives passed an ill-conceived privatization plan. “No banker would back it and no business would implement it,” Sen. Jim Brewster...
Transportation Committee Hearing Part 6
Brewster: Help with Property Tax/Rent Rebate Applications Available
Harrisburg - Feb. 19, 2015 - State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny) said today that seniors can get assistance completing Property Tax and Rent Rebate forms at any of his three local offices. "My staff is ready to help seniors file their Property Tax and Rent Rebate...
Brewster Applauds Gov. Wolf’s Plan to Tie Severance Tax to Education Investments
Harrisburg – Feb. 11, 2014 – Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to use the proceeds from a new 5 percent gas severance tax to fund education is being applauded by state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland). “Using shale tax revenues to rebuild education following the severe...
Brewster Comments on the Death of former U.S. Rep. Joseph Gaydos
Harrisburg – Feb. 10, 2015 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) offered the following comments on the recent death of former U.S. Rep. Joseph M. Gaydos Sr. Gaydos served briefly in the state Senate, but he was better known for his work in congress...
Brewster Opens Local Satellite Offices
Harrisburg, February 5, 2015 - Calling it a way to reach and assist more constituents, Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today announced that he will be staffing four satellite district offices over the next three months. "These additional area locations...
Pennsylvania Report February 2015 :: Legislature
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