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Sen. Brewster Urges Use of 2-1-1 Human Service Hotline
McKeesport, February 22, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today urged local citizens to take advantage of a free 2-1-1 telephone hotline service that connects people from 11 southwestern Pennsylvania counties with information on customized community, health, housing and...
Sen. Brewster Applauds Attorney General’s Rejection of Lottery Privatization Scheme
McKeesport, February 14, 2013 — State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today provided the following statement in response to state Attorney General Kathleen Kane’s decision to reject the legality of the Corbett Administration’s Lottery privatization...
Sen. Brewster’s Floor Remarks on 2013-14 State Budget
Sen. Brewster’s Reaction to Governor’s Budget Address
Brewster on Corbett Budget: “Don’t use Students as Pawns in Liquor Privatization Battle”
Harrisburg, February 5, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today provided the following statement about Gov. Tom Corbett’s 2013-14 budget proposal: “I am encouraged by the governor’s interest in providing $90 million more state dollars to our...
Sen. Brewster Elected Vice Chair of Budget and Finance Committee
McKeesport, January 24, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster has been unanimously elected vice-chairman of the bipartisan, bicameral Legislative Budget and Finance Committee. “I am pleased with my new position on this important committee that helps foster legislative...
Brewster Blasts Corbett for lack of Transparency/Public Input on Prison Closing Decision
McKeesport, January 11, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today sharply criticized the Corbett Administration for its backroom decision that led to this week’s announcement to close the state prison in Hempfield, Westmoreland County. Brewster said he will work with...
Brewster Appointed to Several Key Senate Committees
McKeesport, January 9, 2013 – State Sen. Jim Brewster has been re-appointed Democratic chairman of the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee. In addition, Brewster was appointed to the Committees on Transportation, Banking and Insurance, Community Economic and...
Brewster Announces Recycling Grant for Monroeville
McKeesport, January 3, 2013 – State Sen. James Brewster today announced a $19,621 recycling grant for Monroeville. "This state money will help the municipality strengthen its recycling program," Brewster said. “Recycling programs are a great tool for protecting our...
Brewster to Honor State Champion Clairton Bears in PA Senate
McKeesport, December 24, 2012 – Sixty-three straight wins and four consecutive PIAA Class A football championships won by the Clairton High School Bears will be honored by the state Senate early next year, state Sen. James Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said...
Brewster Re-Appointed Democratic Chair of Senate Committee on Urban Affairs and Housing
Harrisburg, December 21, 2012 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today was re-appointed Democratic chairman of the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee. “I will continue to use my position on this committee to focus on issues and challenges facing our cities and towns in...
Pennsylvania Senate Democrats Discuss Plan to Address Distressed Cities
Harrisburg, December 18, 2012 – Acknowledging the escalating problems in economically-challenged communities across the state, Pennsylvania Senate Democrats today discussed their plans to address a wide range of problems impacting aging and distressed cities. The...
Brewster Reminds Seniors of Dec. 31 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Deadline
McKeesport, December 11, 2012 -- State Sen. Jim Brewster is reminding constituents that the filing deadline for the 2011 Property Tax and Rent Rebate is Dec. 31. “In these difficult economic times when every penny counts, it’s important that seniors and other...
Brewster: Applications now Being Accepted for Home Heating Aid
McKeesport, Nov. 1, 2012 -- State Sen. Jim Brewster today announced that the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now accepting applications for this winter. “For low income families, LIHEAP support can be critically important during the cold winter...
Brewster Says Selective Tax Credit Plan is Faulty, Comprehensive Approach Needed
Harrisburg – October 22, 2012 – The selective tax credit plan pushed by Republicans in the General Assembly is regressive public policy that makes government pick winners and losers among businesses, state Senator Jim Brewster (D-McKeesport) said today. The...
Brewster Backs Senate Resolution Honoring Fallen Marine
HARRISBURG, October 16, 2012 – Speaking on the Senate floor, State Senator Jim Brewster today honored fallen Marine Lieutenant Colonel Christopher “Otis” Raible. An Irwin native, Lt. Col. Raible died last month during an attack in Afghanistan. Brewster and his Senate...
Brewster to Host College Savings “Webinars”
McKeesport, October 15, 2012 – State Senator Jim Brewster is teaming up with the Pennsylvania Treasury Department to host free webinars titled “Saving for College with the PA 529 College Savings Program” on Monday, October 22 at 7 p.m. and Wednesday, October 24 at...
Sen. Brewster and Forbes Hospital to Sponsor Free Senior Wellness Expo
McKeesport, Oct. 9, 2012 — State Sen. Jim Brewster and the Forbes Regional Hospital will host a free Senior Wellness and Safety Expo on Friday, October 12 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the McKeesport Palisades (100 Fifth Avenue, McKeesport, PA 15132). “This free event...
Brewster Commends Decision to Delay Voter ID Law
HARRISBURG, October 2, 2012 – Sen. Jim Brewster issued the following statement in response to today’s Commonwealth Court Ruling that delayed implementation of Pennsylvania’s new Voter ID law. “I salute Judge Simpson for his measured decision that will protect eligible...
Op-ed: Sen. Brewster Challenges Credibility of Standardized Testing
The expanded use of student testing to determine student and school performance, district distress and teacher proficiency is the wrong approach at the wrong time. Instead of relying on a deficient student testing system that is neither a fair evaluator of student and...
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