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Contribute to 529 College Savings Plan Before Dec. 31 for State Tax Benefits
Harrisburg, Dec. 13, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) urged Pennsylvanians to open or contribute to a 529 College Savings Program account on the behalf of a child in their lives. He said contributions made by Dec. 31 will reduce a person’s...
Pennsylvania Report – December 2013
Brewster: State Grants Awarded for Projects in Allegheny, Westmoreland
Harrisburg, Nov. 26, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said state funding totaling more than $450,000 will go toward four projects in Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties. Funding was awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), an...
Brewster Plans to Introduce Package of Education Reform Legislation
Harrisburg, Nov. 26, 2013 –State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) announced today that he will introduce a package of legislation that he said will address education accountability issues involving charter schools, cyber charter schools, teacher...
Brewster Votes in Favor of Transportation Funding Bill
HARRISBURG, Nov. 21, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) voted in support of the comprehensive transportation funding plan because it will help Pennsylvania address many of its transportation issues. The Senate voted to pass the bill by a vote of...
Brewster: Senate Democratic Legislation Would Protect, Support Veterans
Harrisburg, Nov. 19, 2013 – Today Senate Democrats unveiled a comprehensive package of legislation that would help veterans better adjust to life after military service. State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said the bills address a number of issues that...
Brewster: LIHEAP Application Period Begins Nov. 4
Harrisburg, Oct. 31, 2013 – Residents needing help paying for costly heating bills can soon apply for the Low-Income Home Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP), said state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland). “It’s crucial that all families are able to heat...
Workforce Development Experts, Community College Officials Share Thoughts, Ideas on Ways PA Can Deliver Qualified Workers to Industry
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 30, 2013 – Workforce development leaders and strategists from community colleges worked with the state Senate Democratic Policy Committee today to devise a better strategy for delivering trained employees to Pennsylvania’s energy, manufacturing and...
Brewster: Plum Borough Named Sixth Safest City in U.S.
Harrisburg, Oct. 23, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) presented a Senate citation to Mayor Richard Hrivnak of Plum Borough to honor the area’s designation as the sixth safest city to live in the nation. “According to the geographic research...
Water Line Renovations Set for New Kensington
Harrisburg, Oct. 23, 2013 – Today the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority authorized the City of New Kensington to make updates to the water lines to ensure public health and safety, said state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland). “PENNVEST...
Brewster Backs Senate Plans to Freeze Taxes for Seniors
McKeesport – October 10, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster said today that he was pleased to support plans introduced in the Senate that would freeze property taxes for seniors. Brewster (D-Allegheny) said that he has co-sponsored Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi’s...
Brewster: Free Flu Shot Clinics Available in Allegheny County
Harrisburg, Oct. 1, 2013 – Residents of Braddock, Clairton, Duquesne and McKeesport can receive flu vaccines free of charge at a variety of times and locations throughout the next three months, said state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland). “Getting a flu...
Brewster Accepts Leadership Role on Allegheny County Port Authority Board of Directors
Harrisburg, Sept. 27, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) was elected as Secretary of the Board of Directors for the Port Authority of Allegheny County. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to take on a leadership role within the board,” Brewster...
Brewster to Participate in Battle Against Hunger
Harrisburg, Sept. 26, 2013 – More than 50 members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, including state Senator Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland), will battle each other in a fight against hunger. To close out Hunger Action Month, Brewster will play in the...
Brewster to Host Senior Wellness and Safety Expo
Harrisburg, Sept. 26, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) encouraged seniors to take advantage of a variety of free health screenings and services available at the Wellness and Safety Expo in McKeesport on Oct. 4. “The expo is a great opportunity...
Brewster: Recycling Grant Awarded to Two Communities
Harrisburg, Sept. 19, 2013 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection awarded a recycling performance grant to White Oak Borough and the City of New Kensington. “The grants will provide...
Brewster Encourages Small Business Owners to Apply for DEP Grant
Harrisburg, Sept. 12, 2013 – Pennsylvania small business owners still have a chance to apply for the Department of Environmental Protection’s Small Business Advantage Grant, said state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland). The deadline to apply for the grant...
Brewster: Financial Aid Seminars Available to Students Seeking Higher Education
Harrisburg, Sept. 5, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) announced three upcoming financial aid seminars available to students seeking post secondary education. “Post secondary education is an important step for students to reach certain career...
Brewster Not Surprised by PennDOT’s Weight Restrictions, Calls on Legislature to Pass Transportation Bill
Harrisburg, August 27, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said he is not surprised by PennDOT Secretary Barry Schoch’s decision last week to weight restrict about 1,000 bridges in Pennsylvania. “This is about public safety,” Brewster said. “The...
Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee Chairmen Team Up on School Tax Reform
Harrisburg, Aug. 20, 2013 – The chairmen of the Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee are working to build bipartisan support for a bill that would eliminate school property taxes. Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill) and Senator Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny)...
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