HARRISBURG, Sept. 16, 2014 – Sen. Judy Schwank issued the following statement following the Senate Finance Committee’s 6-5 approval of Senate Bill 76, which would reform the way schools generate revenue from property owners:
“Although it was a narrow vote, it was a positive vote and the full Senate will now get the chance to consider SB 76,” Schwank, who is one of the bill’s prime sponsors, said.
“There will be more discussion, debate and consideration given to this issue, which is as it should be. There is no doubt that too many families in Berks County and throughout the commonwealth are being crushed by steep property levies. They need relief, and they need it quickly.
“Today’s vote was in property owners’ favor.”
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