Rep. Tim Brennan

PA State Representative (HD-29), husband, dad, first generation college graduate, grew up waiting tables, small business owner (x2), attorney for working people

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The committee approved this bipartisan effort which I’ve undertaken with Rep. Natalie Mihalek and H.B. 2049 is now eligible for consideration by the full House.

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I testified recently before the #PaHouse Labor & Industry Committee about my legislation that would increase the amount of the worker compensation burial benefit granted to the surviving family of an employee in PA who suffers a fatal work injury.

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The law should protect the dignity of grieving families who experience this tragedy, so I propose increasing this compensation from where it is now at only $7,000 to meet the actual burial cost in PA which averages $20,000.

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Hosting my annual Disability Fair is a highlight for me every year! Thank you to everyone who came out & for those that couldn’t, please contact my office to find out how we can serve you!

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Stocking #fish for #troutseason is just the beginning. Learn more about #fishing, waterways #conservation, and environmental stewardship at my Reeling in the Fun Event on May 2 from 9 a.m. to noon.

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PA's community colleges play a vital role in preparing 1st responders with the skills they need to address emergencies, but they face a pervasive issue:

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During a @PA_HouseApprops #pabudget hearing, I spoke with the PA State System of Higher Education & PA Commission for Community Colleges about my proposal with Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) to establish dedicated funding for community colleges to support these programs.

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Schools are the groundwork for a democratic culture, so when I spoke with DOE Sec. Carrie Rowe during the House Appropriations Committee #pabudget hearing,I urged the department to increase state support & incentives for schools & educators to implement a robust civics curriculum

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I had the chance to express my gratitude for PennDOT District 6 staff during the #pabudget hearing for PennDOT and commend Sec. Mike Carroll for the agency’s success with addressing unique challenges in their broad scope of work.

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We spoke about strategies for attracting workers to staff PennDOT district offices like ours that are having difficulty maintaining adequate staff levels.

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I also asked him about the success of the Disaster Recovery Assistance Program first authorized by the General Assembly in 2023 to step in when federal recovery funding isn't available.

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I spoke with @PEMAHQ Director Randy Padfield during the agency’s @PAHouseApprops #PaBudget hearing about the status of possible revisions to Title 35, the code that stipulates emergency management standards for every municipality in PA.
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At our #PaBudget hearing with @PADCEDnews, I spoke with Sec. Siger about the incentives/challenges surrounding the development of the biotech industry in our region, including how company leaders look at infrastructure & public transportation. https://t.co/vUT8y1Ag22

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A good starting point, now it's time for the legislature to get to work fine tuning the plan. I’ll be part of that process as a member of House Appropriations – our budget hearings with the leaders of each state agency, department, and commission begin at the end of February.

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Gov. Shapiro delivered a great #PaBudget proposal focused on important areas like education, economic growth, and public safety.
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I love visiting the #PAFarmShow every year! I always learn something new about how agricultural grows our Commonwealth.

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Merry Christmas! I’m reminded this time of year of Louisa May Alcott’s words: “Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.”

May this season bring peace, connection, & moments of joy to our homes & community.