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Brewster’s Student Government Day Scheduled for Friday at Penn State Greater Allegheny
McKeesport – May 8, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-McKeesport) will be hosting Student Government Day on Friday, May 9 at Penn State Greater Allegheny. This is the fourth time that Brewster has hosted the event for high school students from his senatorial district....
Arnold to Receive Grant Funds to Support Recycling, Brewster Says
Harrisburg – May 7, 2014 – A $171,783 grant to aid the recycling program in The City of Arnold in Westmoreland County was approved by the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), according to state Sen. James Brewster (D-McKeesport) “The grant program...
Brewster’s Legislation Honoring Slain Police Officer Clears Senate
Harrisburg – May 6, 2014 – Legislation sponsored by Sen. Jim Brewster (D-McKeesport) that honors fallen McKeesport police officer Frank Miller passed the Senate unanimously and is headed for the state House of Representatives for consideration.
Brewster: Recycling Grants for Plum, White Oak, and Twin Rivers COG
Harrisburg – May 6, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-McKeesport) said today that he was pleased that Plum, White Oak and Twin Rivers Council of Governments (COG) were set to receive performance grants for recycling since the funding will help the communities continue...
Brewster: Clean Diesel Grants Accepted Through June 10
Harrisburg – April 30, 2014 – School Districts, local governments, state agencies, corporations or businesses that operate diesel fleets have until June 10 to apply for 2014 Pennsylvania State Clean Diesel Grants, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-McKeesport) said today....
Brewster: PHEAA Grant Application Deadline Looms
Harrisburg – April 23, 2014 – The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) 2014-15 State Grant application deadline is May 1, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-McKeesport) reminded constituents today. “The application deadline applies to all first-time and...
Brewster Bill Honoring Fallen McKeesport Police Officer Approved by Committee
HARRISBURG, April 1, 2014 – Sen. Jim Brewster’s (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) legislation that would honor the memory of McKeesport Police Officer Frank Miller, Jr. was reported from the Senate Transportation Committee today with a unanimous vote. Miller, 25, was killed...
Brewster’s Work on Behalf of Children and Families Recognized by Auberle
McKeesport – April 1, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster said today that he was “honored” to be recognized by Auberle for his work benefitting children and families in the Mon Valley. Officials at Auberle recognized Brewster as a Community Partner at their March 31...
Brewster: Senior Expo to be Held Thursday in New Kensington
McKeesport – March 25, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today reminded area residents that he is holding a senior expo in New Kensington this Thursday, March 27 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Sons of Italy club. The Sons of Italy club is located...
Brewster’s Proposed Hunting Heritage License Plate Clears Senate
Harrisburg – March 19, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster’s proposal that would create a hunting heritage license plate was amended into legislation that cleared the Senate unanimously and is now under consideration in the House of Representatives. “I am pleased that...
Brewster Applauds Grant Funding for Recycling and Pollution Control Programs
McKeesport – March 13, 2014 – Three separate grants to bolster recycling and pollution control have been awarded to Alcoa Technical Center, Westmoreland County and Allegheny County, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today. “Allegheny and...
Brewster: New Transportation Funding Leads to PAT Service Improvements
McKeesport – March 6, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny) said today that new revenue generated by the recently adopted transportation funding law has resulted in Port Authority (PAT) service changes, and additional improvements will be phased-in later this...
Brewster Says Free Tax Filing Available from IRS Website
McKeesport – March 5, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny) said today that taxpayers may be eligible for help filling out their tax forms through an IRS website and can e-file their taxes for free from the site. “The IRS has joined with a consortium of tax...
Brewster: Property Tax/Rent Rebate Application Assistance Available For Free at Local Offices
Harrisburg – Feb. 26, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny) said today that help completing Property Tax and Rent Rebate forms is available in any of his three local district offices. “My staff is trained and prepared to help seniors file their Property Tax and...
Senator Brewster Remarks on Gov. Corbett’s Budget Address
Brewster: Gov’s Budget Falls Short
Harrisburg – February 4, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster said today that Gov. Tom Corbett’s proposed $29.4 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2014-15 falls short of the mark on education, jobs, human services funding and health care. “I am very disappointed that the...
Brewster Re-appointed Secretary of Port Authority Board
Harrisburg – January 31, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster has been re-appointed secretary of the board of the Port Authority of Allegheny County. “As a member of the Senate Transportation Committee and former mayor of an economically struggling city in the Mon Valley, I...
Brewster: PA Voter ID Law Struck Down in Court
HARRISBURG, Jan. 17, 2014 – Today state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said a judge ruled that Pennsylvania’s voters will not be required to show photo ID at the polls. “This is good news,” Brewster said. “The voter ID law was not designed to increase...
Brewster Calls for Expansion of CRIZ Program
HARRISBURG, Jan. 15, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said he supports legislation proposed today that would expand the City Revitalization Improvement Zone (CRIZ) program and help cities across Pennsylvania create economic growth. “This is an...
Burrell High School Teacher Receives National Educator Award
Harrisburg, Jan. 14, 2014 – This morning state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said an outstanding Westmoreland County teacher was named the winner of Pennsylvania’s 2013 Milken Educator Award. Along with the incredible honor, the award comes with a...
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