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Brewster Appointed to PHEAA Board of Directors
Harrisburg – February 8, 2023 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today thanked Senate leadership for his appointment to a four-year term on the board of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, one of the leading providers of financial assistance for students in...
Brewster Bill Would Allow Free Fishing at Recovery Events
Harrisburg – January 24, 2023 – Veterans and other Pennsylvanians enrolled in recovery programs that involve fishing events would be exempt from paying for a state fishing license under legislation introduced again this week by State Senator Jim Brewster. According to...
Brewster Reappointed as Chairman of McKeesport Housing Authority
Harrisburg – January 23, 2023 – State Senator Jim Brewster will again lead the McKeesport Housing Authority. “It has been a privilege to be the Chairman of the McKeesport Housing Authority,” Brewster said. “We have achieved many things during my tenure as Chair,...
Over $21M in Grants Announced for Community Violence Intervention in Allegheny County
Allegheny County – January 11, 2023 – Today, State Democratic Senators from Allegheny County, including Senators Jay Costa, Jim Brewster, Wayne Fontana, and Lindsey Williams, announced over $21 million in Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) grants...
Brewster Reappointed Democratic Chair of Key Senate Committees
Harrisburg – January 6, 2023 – State Senator Jim Brewster has been re-appointed Democratic Chair of the Senate Law and Justice and Game and Fisheries Committees. “These appointments are an honor, and I’m looking forward to continuing our important work as Chair of...
Local Governments to Receive $1.8 Million in Violence Prevention Funds
Harrisburg – December 15, 2022 – Police departments in the 45th Senate District will receive more than $1.8 million in state funds to for equipment and training, state Sen. Jim Brewster announced today. “We’re still facing and epidemic of violence that surged during...
Brewster Announces $625K in Grants for Community Projects
Harrisburg – November 16, 2022 – Community improvement projects in the 45th Senate District have been awarded $625,000 in state grants funded through an assessment on gaming revenue, Sen. Jim Brewster announced today. “We have many community leaders in my district...
Brewster Announces More Than $12M in Local Economic Development Grants
McKeesport – October 26, 2022 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today announced more than $12 million in economic development grants for projects in the 45th Senate District. “These state grant programs are extremely competitive and the great coordination between government...
Openings Remain for Brewster Blood Drive in McKeesport
McKeesport – October 19, 2022 – Openings remain for donors at tomorrow’s Community Blood Drive in McKeesport, Sen. Jim Brewster said today. “We still have slots available for local folks to step forward and help those in trouble in their community,” Brewster said....
Sen. Brewster and Rep. Pisciottano Announce $286,000 in Community Grants for Dravosburg
Allegheny County, September 21, 2022 – Today, Senator Jim Brewster and Representative Nick Pisciottano announced two grants for community projects in their legislative district. The Borough of Dravosburg was awarded $120,000 to fund improvements to the U.S. Steel Ball...
Senator Brewster Announces $100,000 Grant for Trail Project
Harrisburg, September 21, 2022 – Today, State Senator Jim Brewster announced a Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) grant for the Yough Riverfront Trail Improvement project (Phase 3) in Versailles Borough. The project received $100,000 from the CFA’s Greenways,...
Brewster Attends Swin Cash Hall of Fame Induction, Presents Senate Proclamation
McKeesport – September 10, 2022 – Upon invitation by Swin Cash, Senator Jim Brewster traveled to the Basketball Hall of Fame to witness the enshrinement of the Class of 2022 and to present a Pennsylvania Senate Proclamation recognizing the McKeesport basketball star....
Brewster Announces $200K in Grants for Three Rivers Trail System
Harrisburg, September 7, 2022 – Stewards of a popular and still-developing trail system in the Pittsburgh region will be receiving more than $200,000 as part of a historic state investment in conservation and recreation, state Sen. Jim Brewster announced today....
Brewster Praises New Funding for Struggling Small Businesses
Harrisburg, July 21, 2022 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today praised the award of $268 million to Pennsylvania to be used to bolster struggling small businesses. “One of my priorities has been the support and sustainment of small businesses and that mission...
Brewster Announces State Grant for Elizabeth Township Traffic Signals
Harrisburg, July 22, 2022 – A municipality in the 45th Senate District will be among dozens receiving reimbursement from the state for upgrades to traffic signals, state Sen. Jim Brewster announced today. Elizabeth Township was awarded $28,080 for LED traffic signals...
Brewster’s School Safety Efforts Reflected in 2022-23 Budget
McKeesport, July 21,2022 – State Sen. Jim Brewster’s efforts to protect Pennsylvania schools have paid off with a $200 million increase in funds for safety and security and mental health in the 2022-23 PA State Budget. “This new School Code contains a historic...
PLCB: A Profitable Business Model Serving Rural and Urban Areas Under Assault Once Again
Harrisburg, July 13, 2022 - It’s not really surprising that the highly profitable Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) -which not only serves urban and suburban customers, but also reaches deep into sparse rural regions – has faced constant attacks over the years...
Brewster Reappointed to School Safety Committee
Harrisburg, July 11, 2022 – With a record state investment in violence prevention spending in the new budget, state Sen. Jim Brewster announced today that he has been re-appointed to the School Safety and Security Committee, the chief conduit for intervention programs...
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