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Brewster Calls on Legislature to Adequately Fund Education

Brewster Calls on Legislature to Adequately Fund Education

Harrisburg – July 25, 2023 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today called on lawmakers to return to Harrisburg to address a now-final court ruling that Pennsylvania’s education funding system is unconstitutional, unfair and inequitable. “Since the deadline to file an appeal...

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PCCD Acts on Brewster’s Efforts to Increase School Safety

PCCD Acts on Brewster’s Efforts to Increase School Safety

Harrisburg, March 30, 2023 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today announced the commitment by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) of nearly $5 million to improve school security and training while work continues on other aspects of school safety....

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Brewster Introduces Bridge Safety, Transparency Legislation

Brewster Introduces Bridge Safety, Transparency Legislation

Harrisburg – March 10, 2023 – State Sen. Jim Brewster has introduced legislation that will require the state to provide the public with easier access to expanded information on the condition of state, county, and local bridges as well as any scheduled repairs or...

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Brewster Appointed to PHEAA Board of Directors

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...

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Brewster Bill Would Allow Free Fishing at Recovery Events

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...

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Brewster Announces $625K in Grants for Community Projects

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...

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Openings Remain for Brewster Blood Drive in McKeesport

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....

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Senator Brewster Announces $100,000 Grant for Trail Project

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,...

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Brewster Reappointed to School Safety Committee

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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Brewster Statement Regarding Passage of Pennsylvania Budget

Brewster Statement Regarding Passage of Pennsylvania Budget

Harrisburg, PA − July 7, 2022 − State Sen. Jim Brewster, Democratic Chairman of the Senate Law and Justice Committee, released the following statement today regarding passage of the 2022-2023 state spending plan: “This budget represents a significant act of sober and...

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Brewster Announces $1.6 Million in Housing Funds

Brewster Announces $1.6 Million in Housing Funds

HARRISBURG, June 14, 2022 – Projects in the 45th Senate District aimed at expanding housing and preventing homelessness will get a $1.6 million boost from the state, Sen. Jim Brewster announced today. “Safe and sufficient housing is becoming out of reach for too many...

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Brewster Calls for $1 Billion EMS Investment

Brewster Calls for $1 Billion EMS Investment

McKeesport– May 16, 2022 – With National EMS Week commencing on the heels of the announcement of a historic state revenue surplus, state Sen. Jim Brewster today urged the General Assembly to invest $1 billion to bolster emergency medical services organizations...

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Brewster Statement on the Death of Sen. Jim Ferlo

Brewster Statement on the Death of Sen. Jim Ferlo

McKeesport – May 15, 2022 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny) issued the following statement on the death of former Sen. Jim Ferlo: “Senator Jim Ferlo was a fighter, a leader and friend. He stood up for the most vulnerable and was a fierce advocate for those in need....

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