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Pennsylvania Report February 2015 :: Legislature
Brewster Re-appointed Port Authority Board Secretary
Harrisburg - February 2, 2015 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) will serve another year as secretary of the board of the Port Authority of Allegheny County. “There are many challenges that we face in public transportation and many hurdles that have...
Brewster to Serve as Democratic Chair of Two Senate Committees
Harrisburg - Jan. 15, 2015 - State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) has been selected to serve as Democratic chair of two standing committees of the Pennsylvania Senate for the 2015-16 session. "I am honored to be chosen to lead Democrats on both the...
Brewster: New Hunting Heritage Plate Available in Feb.
Harrisburg - Jan. 13, 2015 - Hunters and outdoor-sports enthusiasts will soon be able to obtain a license plate for their vehicles honoring Pennsylvania's hunting heritage, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today. The Pennsylvania Department of...
Tax Advantages, Savings Boost for 529 Contributions, Brewster Says
Harrisburg – Dec. 17, 2014 – To better manage the cost of higher education and cut tax liability this year, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today reminded students and parents that contributions to an approved college savings plan by Dec. 31 are tax...
Brewster Details “Extraction for Education” Plan
Harrisburg – Dec. 16, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) will soon introduce a plan that would earmark revenue from a new shale gas extraction tax for public schools while retaining current well impact fees that support local government operations.
Sen. Brewster: “Catch the Value” with Holiday Savings on 2015 Fishing Licenses
McKeesport – Dec. 9, 2014- State Sen. James Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today that the holiday season will come early for many anglers this year as a result of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission’s “Catch the Value” discounted
license promotion.
Brewster Announces $ 95,000 Grant for City of Arnold
McKeesport, December 5, 2014 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today announced a $ 95,000 state grant for the City of Arnold to implement a five year financial management plan and operation strategy. “These funds will help officials from Arnold establish...
Brewster Outreach in Vandergrift and Allegheny Township
Harrisburg - Dec. 3, 2014 - State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today reminded Allegheny Valley residents that they are welcome to visit the Vandergrift Municipal Building and the Allegheny Township Municipal Building, in addition to his New Kensington...
Brewster: Recycling Grant Awarded to New Kensington
Harrisburg – Nov. 7, 2014 – A $6,944 state recycling performance grant has been awarded to New Kensington, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said. “Recycling performance grants were developed as incentives for communities to increase the amount of...
Brewster’s District Offices to Serve as “Toys for Tots” Donation Sites
Harrisburg – Nov. 6, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster’s district offices in Monroeville, McKeesport and New Kensington will serve as donation/drop off sites for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. “Toys for Tots is a wonderful program that helps others...
Home Heating Aid Can Help Families Manage Energy Costs, Brewster Says
Harrisburg – Nov. 3, 2014 – Help with home heating costs is available to eligible families through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) reminded area residents. “Families can use LIHEAP funding to...
Brewster, Human Services Center Corp. bring state services to Turtle Creek Area
Harrisburg – Oct. 31, 2014 -- State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) will begin having permanent satellite office hours the first Wednesday of every month beginning Nov. 5th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Human Services Center Corporation’s building in...
Brewster: Affordable Care Act Information Session Scheduled for Nov. 5
Harrisburg – Oct. 29, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland), in conjunction with the Consumer Health Care Coalition, will be holding an information session at Penn-State Greater Allegheny on Nov. 5 to assist families in obtaining health care...
Brewster Announces PHEAA Financial Aid Seminars in November
Harrisburg – Oct. 27, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster announced two upcoming financial aid seminars available to students seeking post secondary education. “Students who are considering going to college should try to attend one of the financial aid seminars that I am...
Two Grants Approved for Park Rehabilitation Projects, Brewster Says
Harrisburg – Oct. 21, 2014 – Grants totaling $350,000 for two recreation projects in state Sen. Jim Brewster’s district were approved today by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). A grant of $250,000 was approved for the City of New Kensington while $100,000...
Brewster, Coalition to Host Affordable Care Act Info Session
MONROEVILLE – Oct. 21, 2014 – To help families obtain health care insurance through the federal Affordable Care Act, state Sen. Jim Brewster and the Consumer Health Care Coalition will hold an information session for the public at 5 p.m., Nov. 5, at Penn State-Greater...
Bridge Ramp in McKeesport Dedicated to Officer Frank Miller Jr.
McKeesport, Oct 20, 2014 - State Sen. Jim Brewster hosted today's "Officer Frank Miller Jr. Memorial Ramp" dedication ceremony in McKeesport. "The naming of this roadway will serve as a reminder of Officer Miller's sacrifice," Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said....
Brewster Reminds Students of PHEAA Financial Aid Seminar at PSU Greater Allegheny
Harrisburg – Oct. 17, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today reminded all area students and parents of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) Financial Aid Seminar that is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “I encourage...
Officer Frank Miller Jr. Ramp Dedication Slated for Oct. 20
Harrisburg – Oct. 17, 2014 – The ceremony to dedicate the ramp off of the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge for Officer Frank Miller Jr. is slated for 4 p.m., Monday, Oct. 20.
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