Newsroom
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)...
Brewster Appointed to Allegheny County Port Authority Board of Directors
Harrisburg, Aug. 14, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) was appointed for a four-year term to the Board of Directors of the Port Authority of Allegheny County as a representative from the Senate Democratic Caucus. “I’m honored that Sen. Costa...
Vaccine Clinic Available to Uninsured in Westmoreland County
Harrisburg, August 9, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) announced the start of a public immunization clinic in Westmoreland County. The program begins on Tuesday, Aug. 13. The Pennsylvania Department of Health will host the monthly clinics to...
Brewster: New Kensington To Receive Beneficial Recycling Grant
Harrisburg, August 7, 2013 – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection recently awarded a Recycling Performance Grant to New Kensington in Westmoreland County, said state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland). “This not only promotes better...
Brewster: Allegheny County School Districts To Receive Pre-K Funding
Harrisburg, August 7, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said he is pleased that Allegheny County school districts will receive millions of dollars worth of grants that benefit pre-kindergarten children. “Pre-K Counts helps provide half-day and...
Brewster Says Recycling Grant Will Benefit North Versailles
Harrisburg, August 2, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection recently awarded a Recycling Performance Grant to North Versailles Township. The grant will provide the community...
Brewster: McKeesport Awarded Federal Grant That Will Improve Public Housing
Harrisburg, August 1, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) announced McKeesport will receive $250,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to make safety and security improvements at its public housing properties. “I’m...
Brewster Continues to Fight for Adequate Transportation Funding
Harrisburg, July 31, 2013 – Today state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) and other members of the Senate Transportation Committee criticized the House of Representatives for its failure to pass a comprehensive transportation funding bill. In June, the...
Brewster Releases Statement on Death of former Governor
Harrisburg, July 30, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) issued the following statement about the recent death of former Gov. William Scranton Jr.: “William Scranton was an honorable and dedicated Governor, and Pennsylvania is stronger because of...
Brewster Urges Congress to Support Community Development Grant
Harrisburg, July 19, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today urged Congress to support a program that provides federal funds to municipalities for housing development projects, businesses expansion and infrastructure improvements. “Funding from...
Brewster: New Public Housing Sites Approved in Allegheny County
Harrisburg, July 16, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) announced the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency’s (PHFA) approval of two new affordable housing project sites in Allegheny County. “Access to affordable, safe housing is essential to the...
Brewster: New Recycling Grant to Benefit Monroeville
Harrisburg, July 3, 2013 – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection recently awarded a Recycling Performance Grant to Monroeville in Allegheny County, announced state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland). The Recycling Performance Grant Program...
Brewster Announces Grant Opportunity for Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advocacy
Harrisburg, July 3, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) announced the Heinz Endowments Summer 2013 Youth Philanthropy Interns will accept applications for a new grant to promote safe walking and biking practices. In conjunction with Sustainable...
Brewster Votes No On Misguided State Budget
Harrisburg, July 1, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today said he was disappointed in the passage of the 2013-14 state budget because it did not adequately fund education, job creation or other critical needs of Pennsylvania. “This spending...
Senator Brewster Comments on Medicaid Funding Passage
Brewster Announces Nutritional Program that Benefits Seniors
Harrisburg, June 18, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) encouraged seniors to take advantage of a program that provides free vouchers to purchase fresh produce grown in Pennsylvania. The 2013 Senior Farmers’ Market Nutritional Program provides...
Brewster’s Legislation Honoring Hunters with License Plate Clears Committee
Harrisburg, June 12, 2013 – Hunters may have a new way to show their support for the sport that is a part of many Pennsylvanians’ heritage courtesy of legislation introduced by state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland). Brewster’s measure that would create a...
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Application Deadline Extended
Harrisburg, June 10, 2013 – State Sen. James Brewster announced today that the deadline for older Pennsylvanians and residents with disabilities to apply for Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program has been extended from June 30 to Dec. 31. “This deadline...
Brewster Recognizes Local Medical Services Providers for Their Flu Prevention Efforts
McKeesport, June 10, 2013 – State Senator Jim Brewster recognized 13 local emergency service providers as well as other key groups of the Mon River Fleet for their efforts to combat influenza by administering 6,000 vaccines from mid-September through January 21st to...
OFFICES TO SERVE YOU
DISTRICT OFFICES
Monday through Friday • 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
MONROEVILLE OFFICE
One Monroeville Center • 3824 Northern Pike, Suite 1015
Monroeville, PA 15146
Phone: 412.380.2242 • Fax: 412.380.2249
MCKEESPORT OFFICE
201 Lysle Boulevard • Suite 100
McKeesport, PA 15132
Phone: 412.664.5200 • Fax: 412.664.5202
CAPITOL OFFICE
Monday through Friday • 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
458 Main Capitol Building • Senate Box 203045
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Phone: 717.787.5580 • Fax: 717.772.3588