Press Releases
Sen. Brewster Announces $228,100 in Community Development & Recreation Grants
HARRISBURG, December 30, 2021 – Sen. Jim Brewster announced today that $228,100 in community development and recreational development grants have been awarded to projects within his Senate district. “Infrastructure encompasses many things. It certainly includes our...
Brewster: Important Deadline Looms for Property Tax or Rent Help
HARRISBURG – December 20, 2021 –The deadline to apply for relief from property tax and rent costs is quickly approaching, State Senator Jim Brewster reminded constituents today. Older adults and people with disabilities have until Friday, December 31 to apply for...
Senator Brewster Announces $5.5 Million in Redevelopment Grants
HARRISBURG, December 7, 2021 – Local projects to improve health, public safety and veteran support will receive a boost of more than $5.5 million, state Sen. Jim Brewster announced today. “This is great news for these local community leaders that are working hard to...
Brewster Announces $3.4M for Local Anti-Violence Efforts
Harrisburg, December 1, 2021 – Violence prevention efforts in Allegheny County have been awarded more than $3.4 million in state grants, Sen. Jim Brewster announced today. The grants were part of the $30 million in funding secured in the most recent state budget by...
Brewster Announces Over $1M in Grants for Community Projects
Harrisburg, November 19, 2021 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today announced $1,025,000 in state grant funding for community projects in the 45th Senate District. “Local officials are working hard to improve our communities while protecting taxpayers,” Brewster said. “It...
Community Projects Receive $2.6M Boost
HARRISBURG – November 9, 2021 – Community revitalization efforts will receive more than $2.6 million in tax credits to help fund their projects, state Sen. Jim Brewster announced today. “It is gratifying that the efforts of these organizations are being recognized for...
Brewster Praises Land Deal for McKeesport Medical Cannabis Site
McKeesport, PA – October 6, 2021 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today praised the completion of a nearly 37-acre land deal that will expand a medical cannabis cultivation site in the Industrial Center of McKeesport. Regional Industrial Development Corporation of...
Brewster: PLCB Critics Conjure Another Round of Weak Brew
Harrisburg, October 4, 2021 – State Sen. Jim Brewster, Democratic Chair of the Senate Law and Justice Committee, issued the following statement regarding recent action by the state Liquor Control Board to limit purchases of certain alcohol products and the resulting...
Brewster: Anti-Violence Efforts to Receive $2.6M State Aid
HARRISBURG – September 9, 2021 – Regional organizations aimed at reducing community violence and drug abuse have been awarded more than $2.6 million in state grants, with more help on the way, state Sen. Jim Brewster announced today. “These grants represent an...
Brewster Asks Leaders to Schedule Vote on Perks Reform
McKeesport, September 2, 2021 – State Sen. Jim Brewster has written to Pennsylvania’s legislative leaders asking for a September vote on his perks reform package, including elimination of ‘per-diem’ payments. In a letter dated August 19, the key lawmaker, who has...
Sen. Brewster, Rep. Benham to Hold Shredding Event
Allegheny County, August 23, 2021 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) and Rep. Jessica Benham (D-Allegheny) will host a free, on-site shredding event for residents of their shared Legislative District on Saturday, August 28, from 9am– 11am. The event will...
Brewster Congratulates McKeesport’s Swin Cash for Induction Into the WNBA Hall of Fame
McKeesport – August 22, 2021 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today said he is thrilled with McKeesport’s Swin Cash’s induction into the WNBA Hall of Fame. Cash, who starred at McKeesport High, was an integral member of the University of...
Brewster to Launch Mobile Veterans Assistance Initiative
Allegheny County – August 12, 2021 – State Sen. Jim Brewster announced today a comprehensive new effort to deliver services and support to veterans across the 45th Senate District. The initiative will provide face-to-face guidance at five locations, supported by a...
Brewster Announces Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Funding for District Schools
McKeesport, August 6, 2021 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) announced today that 12 schools in the 45th District will receive grant funding, awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). “Fruits and vegetables...
Brewster Urges Landlords, Tenants to Apply for Available Assistance
McKeesport, July 29, 2021 – With the federal eviction moratorium expiring at the end of the week, state Sen. Jim Brewster is urging local renters and landlords whose income was affected by the pandemic to immediately file for federal funds made available through the...
Brewster to Reopen Satellite Offices in Turtle Creek and North Versailles
McKeesport, July 28, 2021 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) announced the reopening of his permanent satellite offices in Turtle Creek and North Versailles beginning on August 3, 2021. “After a very difficult year and a half for everyone, I am happy to...
PA Senate Dems Host Policy Hearing on the Healthcare Workforce Crisis in PA
Harrisburg – July 21, 2021 - At the request of Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D- Allegheny), Sen. Wayne Fontana (D- Allegheny), Sen. Jim Brewster (D- Allegheny/Westmoreland), Sen. Lindsey Williams (D- Allegheny), & House Representative...
Brewster Recognized as ‘Sportsman of the Year’
McKeesport, July 19, 2021 – State Sen. Jim Brewster has been named “Sportsman of the Year” by the Elizabeth Township Sportsmen Association (ETSA), the group announced Saturday. Brewster, who serves as Democratic Chair of the Senate Game and Fisheries Committee, said...
Brewster Secures Over $10 Million in Additional Funding for District Schools as Member of Education Committee
McKeesport, July 6, 2021 – In addition to funding from previous years, State Sen. Jim Brewster announced today that schools in the 45th Senate District will receive an added $10,684,245 for the next fiscal year, including $3 million in new “Level-Up” supplements...
Brewster: Budget Deadline Won’t End Fight for Education Equity
HARRISBURG, June 25, 2021 – With help for pandemic-stricken Pennsylvanians falling far short of needs, state Sen. Jim Brewster said today he voted to approve Pennsylvania’s state budget because it meets one of his priorities: getting help to struggling Pennsylvanians...
Brewster’s Second Bill Passed by the Senate this Week will Provide for Blight Remediation
HARRISBURG, June 25, 2021 — By a wide, bipartisan margin, the state Senate today approved a proposal by state Sen. Jim Brewster to help counties create a fund to remediate blighted properties and restore communities. “Run-down buildings and abandoned properties bring...
Senate Passes Brewster Bill to Aid Therapeutic Fishing Programs
HARRISBURG, June 24, 2021— The Pennsylvania Senate today unanimously approved a bill by Sen. Jim Brewster aimed at helping veterans and others in recovery by waiving license fees for recreational fishing. Senate Bill 241, introduced by Brewster in February, will...
Senate Democrats Offer Restaurant & Tavern Recovery Legislation
Harrisburg, Pa. – June 21, 2021 − After Republicans failed to pass a clean, bipartisan bill to extend mixed drinks to go for restaurants and taverns, the Pennsylvania Senate Democrats are introducing legislation that will provide the opportunity for bars, taverns and...
Brewster Letter Warns PASSHE on Hasty Consolidation; Urges Pause
McKEESPORT, June 10, 2021 – In a letter sent to top officials this week, state Sen. Jim Brewster urged the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) to pause its plans to consolidate system universities to allow more careful and deliberate consideration...
PA Senate Democrats Hold Policy Hearing on Improving Care in Nursing Homes
Harrisburg – June 2, 2021 – At the request of Senators Wayne Fontana (D- Allegheny), Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D- Allegheny), Jim Brewster (D- Allegheny/Westmoreland), and Lindsey Williams (D- Allegheny), the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee...
PA Senate Dems Host Policy Hearing on the Mon Fayette Expressway and Southwest PA Infrastructure Advancements
Harrisburg – June 1, 2021 - At the request of state Senator Jim Brewster (D- Allegheny/Westmoreland), the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a hybrid in person and virtual public hearing to discuss the Mon Fayette Expressway and what this project...
Brewster: Local Communities to Receive More Than $1.3 Million to Fight Blight
HARRISBURG, May 25, 2021 – Local projects aimed at remediating blight and revitalizing local communities were awarded more than $1.3 million in state grant money today, state Sen. Jim Brewster announced. Brewster, a former mayor of McKeesport who held a virtual public...
PA Senate Democrats Introduce Spending Plan for $7 Billion in Federal American Rescue Plan Funds – The New Deal For PA
Harrisburg, Pa. – May 12, 2021 – Today, Pennsylvania Senate Democrats unveiled the “New Deal for PA” – a $6.15 billion investment of federal funds coming to the Commonwealth pursuant to the American Rescue Plan. The New Deal for PA focuses on Jobs, Opportunity,...
Brewster Announces $1.7M Grant to Replace Lead-Based Water Lines
HARRISBURG, April 21 – More than 300 customers in the New Kensington region will receive new, lead-free water service lines through a state grant announced today by Sen. Jim Brewster. “We know that service lines containing lead can potentially cause hazards to family...
Brewster Announces $1.2M for Local Community Projects
HARRISBURG, April 21, 2021 – Community projects in the 45th Senate District will receive more than $1.2 million in state grants, Sen. Jim Brewster announced today. “Local officials are working hard to improve their communities while protecting taxpayers,” Brewster...
Local Schools to Get Nearly $2M to Advance Computer Learning
McKeesport, April 15, 2021 – School organizations in the 45th Senate District will receive nearly $2 million in state grants to advance computer learning and STEM education, state Sen. Jim Brewster announced today. The grants are among $10.8 million distributed...
PA Senate and House Democrats Host Policy Hearing on Needed Changes to Abandoned and Blighted Property Conservatorship
Harrisburg – March 26, 2021 - At the request of state Senators Wayne D. Fontana (D- Allegheny), Jim Brewster (D- Allegheny/Westmoreland), Lindsey Williams (D- Allegheny) and Representative Sara Innamorato (D-Allegheny), the Pennsylvania Senate and House Democratic...
Brewster Re-Introduces Ban on Per Diems and Other Lawmaker Perks
HARRISBURG, March 16, 2021 − With an eye toward bolstering trust in elected officials, state Sen. Jim Brewster announced today he has re-introduced a series of bills that will ban per diem payments, automatic pay raises, car leases, and gifts of any value for state...
Brewster Announces Rent, Utility Relief Program to Begin March 15
McKeesport, March 13 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) is encouraging Allegheny County residents who are struggling to pay rent and utilities to apply for financial assistance on Monday, March 15. Eligible county residents will be able to apply for...
House, Senate Democrats call for repairs to hazardous, toxic schools across the commonwealth
HARRISBURG – February 19, 2021 – State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler (D-Philadelphia) were joined by several Democratic House and Senate members from a cross Pennsylvania on Friday to call for repairs to hazardous and toxic...
Brewster to Serve as Secretary of Port Authority Board for Another Term
(Harrisburg – January 29, 2021) – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) will again serve as Secretary of the Board of the Port Authority of Allegheny County. “We face many challenges in public transportation,” Brewster said. “We are in the middle of...
Brewster Announces $100K in Grants for School Food Service in 45th
Harrisburg, January 26, 2021 – Seven schools in the 45th Senate District will share more than $100,000 in state grants aimed at food service improvements, state Sen. Jim Brewster announced today. “We know that too many students show up to school hungry and making sure...
Brewster Reappointed as Chair of McKeesport Housing Authority
(Harrisburg – January 15, 2021) – The McKeesport Housing Authority will again be led by Senator Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) who has volunteered his time for the 31st consecutive year. “It has been a privilege to lead the McKeesport housing authority,”...
Brewster to Serve as Democratic Chair of Two Key Senate Committees
Harrisburg – January 15, 2021 – After a contentious and controversial election and court battle for the 45th District, State Senator Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) has again been appointed Democratic chair of the Senate Law and Justice and Game and Fisheries...
Senator Brewster Begins Another Term in Pa Senate
Harrisburg – January 13, 2021 – State Senator Jim Brewster (D) was sworn in today for another term in the Pennsylvania State Senate, serving constituents in portions of Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties.
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