Despite Phil’s News, Brewster Says Spring on the Way

Harrisburg, February 2, 2022 – Despite the news delivered by Pennsylvania’s most famous groundhog today, State Senator Jim Brewster said there are real signs that spring is on the way. “With due respect to Phil, for thousands of Pennsylvanians like me, this week’s...

News Digest :: February 2, 2022

Legislature Pennsylvania Democrats call for $3.75B in education spending | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com Pa. Dems unveil ‘historic’ school funding plan – WHYY Pa. Democrats unveil $3.75B education spending blueprint ahead of budget season | | phillytrib.com...

News Digest :: February 1, 2022

Legislature Pennsylvania Democrats introduce multi-billion-dollar education plan | ABC27 Democrats unveil $3.75 billion education spending plan | City & State PA (cityandstatepa.com) Democratic lawmakers call for unprecedented $3.75B investment in public education...

Sen. Schwank to Host Student Mental Health Webinar

Reading − February 1, 2022 – On Thursday, Feb. 3 at 6:30 p.m., Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11th district) will be hosting a virtual event on student mental health via zoom. The event is open to the public and will feature four Berks County based experts who have been working...

Brewster, Democratic Colleagues Announce Historic School Funding Plan

Harrisburg, January 31, 2022 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today stood with colleagues in the House and Senate to announce a school budget plan that would represent the largest investment in public education in Pennsylvania history. The $3.75 billion outline, dubbed the...