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La Comisión aprueba por unanimidad el proyecto de ley de Schwank sobre el cáñamo industrial
HARRISBURG, Oct. 27, 2015 – Without opposition, state Sen. Judy Schwank’s proposal to once again make industrial hemp a legal cash crop in Pennsylvania moved out of committee and to the Senate floor today. The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, of which...
Senator Schwank Supports Community College Completion Challenge Week
Senator Schwank October Upcoming Events :: October 14, 2015
Más tierras agrícolas preservadas en el condado de Berks, según Schwank
Harrisburg, Oct. 8, 2015 - Additional acres of Berks County farmland will be preserved following today's approval of the purchase of conservation easements by the state Agricultural Land Preservation Board, according to state Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks). Schwank, who...
Schwank insta a la Commonwealth a poner fin a la "facturación de saldos
HARRISBURG, Oct. 1, 2015 – With many Pennsylvanians suffering “sticker shock” when they get a bill for medical procedures they believed their insurance company would cover, state Sen. Judy Schwank today urged the commonwealth to stop the practice of so-called “balance...
The Pennsylvania Report October 2015 :: District Office Services
The Pennsylvania Report octubre 2015 :: Proyectos de transporte en los distritos
La "Noche de concienciación sobre la ayuda financiera universitaria" de Schwank ofrecerá información útil
READING, Sept. 24, 2015 – Students, parents and others who have questions about paying for college will want to save Oct. 1 on their calendars so they can benefit from Sen. Judy Schwank’s annual “College Financial Aid Awareness Night.” The free event will run from 7...
La granja Arnold de 54 acres ya está protegida, anuncia el senador Schwank
HARRISBURG, Aug. 13, 2015 – A 54-acre tract in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, is now under the commonwealth’s farmland preservation shield, state Sen. Judy Schwank said today. Lawrence and Donna Arnold received nearly $135,000 in conservation easements in...
Informe de Pensilvania agosto 2015 :: La agricultura en PA
Subvenciones estatales para las empresas que trabajen para frenar la contaminación y mejorar la eficiencia energética, según Schwank
READING, July 29, 2015 – Businesses working to save electricity or protect the environment can now apply for a state grant for pollution prevention and energy conservation projects, Sen. Judy Schwank said today. The Department of Environmental Protection’s Small...
La próxima fase de mejora de la planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales de Reading se llevará a cabo con la aprobación de un préstamo PENNVEST de 37 millones de dólares, según informan el Sen. Caltagirone, Informe Rozzi
HARRISBURG, July 22, 2015 – The ongoing rejuvenation of Reading’s treatment facilities today counted the approval of a $37.2 million low-interest loan for the replacement of the Fritz Island solid waste treatment plant. Just as it approved an $84.6 million loan in...
El Grupo Estatal de Conservación honra al Senador Schwank con el "Premio al Liderazgo Legislativo
MONROEVILLE, July 8, 2015 – State Sen. Judy Schwank – who has worked to protect Berks County farmland, enhance open spaces throughout Pennsylvania, and safeguard natural resources – has been named a “legislative leader” by the organization that advocates for the...
Sen. Schwank: Republican Budget Fails Property Taxpayers in Berks County
HARRISBURG, June 30, 2015 – Ignoring Berks County residents’ call for relief from skyrocketing property tax bills, the Republican state legislature today steamrolled its $30.2 billion budget, absent the support of state Sen. Judy Schwank. Schwank said the General...
Senator Schwank Comments on Passage of the PA State Budget
La gripe aviar aún no ha llegado a Pensilvania, pero el senador Schwank dice que el Estado está preparado para actuar
HARRISBURG, 26 de junio de 2015 - Debido a que el último brote de gripe aviar ha acabado con 50 millones de aves en todo el país y parece dirigirse hacia aquí, la senadora Judy Schwank está trabajando con funcionarios de agricultura del estado mientras desarrollan planes de respuesta y recuperación en caso de que la enfermedad golpee en Pensilvania.
More Berks Co. Farmland Preserved Today, Schwank Says
HARRISBURG, June 11, 2015 – Berks County’s farmland preservation movement expanded today when a state panel added another 280 acres to the commonwealth’s preservation program. Sen. Judy Schwank, who is a member of the Pennsylvania Agricultural Land Preservation Board,...
Schwank y Caltagirone anuncian que 8 organizaciones del condado de Berks recibirán una inversión estatal de 260.000 dólares para combatir el consumo peligroso de alcohol entre menores
READING, June 11, 2015 – Berks County communities working to help teenagers and young adults better understand the consequences of drinking and alcohol abuse today received nearly $260,000 in grants from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. Sen. Judy Schwank, Rep....
Sen. Schwank Floor Remarks on Minimum Wage
Berks Senators introduce work zone safety measure
HARRISBURG, June 8, 2015 – Holly Doppel of Lenhartsville emailed Senators David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Judy Schwank (D-Berks) after she read the lawmakers were interested in spearheading a bipartisan effort to strengthen safety in work zones. Doppel was...
New Books, Free Ice Cream Heading to Glenside Elementary, Sen. Schwank Says
READING, May 27, 2015 – Students at one of Reading elementary schools will receive new books and free ice cream sandwiches at 1:45 p.m., Friday, May 29, thanks to donations by the United Way and a local Dairy Queen, Sen. Judy Schwank said today. Schwank is a tutor in...
La propuesta del Gobierno para mejorar la cualificación de la mano de obra se presenta ahora ante la Comisión como proyecto de ley Schwank
READING, May 14, 2015 – One of Pennsylvania’s champions for education has converted Gov. Tom Wolf’s idea for career and technical instruction into a proposal that is now before a Senate committee for consideration. Sen. Judy Schwank’s Senate Bill 114 would deliver as...
Comentarios del Senador Schwank sobre la legislación propuesta para la seguridad en las zonas de trabajo
Schwank to Host Town Hall in Mohnton
READING, May 12, 2015 – Residents of Mohnton and south central Berks County can learn more about choosing their electricity generator and getting the latest from Harrisburg during Sen. Judy Schwank’s next town hall meeting. The 90-minute get-together will start at 7...
Detallada la legislación para proteger a los trabajadores de las zonas de construcción
Harrisburg – May 12, 2015 – After a recent series of accidents in construction zones, a bipartisan group of senators and state officials detailed legislation today that’s designed to protect workers in the zones. Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) was...
El grupo bipartidista Cámara de Representantes-Senado presenta la Agenda de Pa. Agenda para la salud de la mujer
HARRISBURG, May 11 – Members of the legislature's Women’s Health Caucus today unveiled their "Pennsylvania Agenda for Women's Health" for the new session at a Capitol news conference. The caucus is co-chaired by Reps. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, and Frank Farry,...
La senadora Schwank expresa su apoyo al aumento del salario mínimo
Informe Pennsylvania mayo 2015 :: Presupuesto del Estado
El senador Schwank organiza la Exposición Juvenil "Todo sobre ti
Gather with friends and family members while getting important information that will help you now and in your future! Join us Thursday, May 7th from 5:30-7:30 PM at Reading High School’s Main Café. Come and learn about: How to obtain a driver’s license Recreational...
La audiencia del Senado estatal en Reading se centra en las dificultades de los ex delincuentes para encontrar trabajo
Reading – April 28, 2015 – At the request of state Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a roundtable discussion on employment challenges facing people with criminal records. “While acknowledging that reasonable restrictions...
El senador Schwank será el anfitrión de un debate en el Senado sobre los retos laborales de las personas con antecedentes penales
At the request of state Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks), the state Senate Democratic Policy Committee is coming to Reading to hold a roundtable discussion on employment challenges facing people with criminal records. The meeting will take place at 11 a.m. on Tuesday,...
Sens. Schwank, Rafferty Announce Pivotal $5.3M State Investment for Geigertown
HARRISBURG, April 22, 2015 – Residents of a southeastern Berks County community will enjoy better drinking water following the completion of a sanitary sewer project that today was awarded a $5.3 million investment from the commonwealth. State Sens. Judy Schwank...
El senador Schwank y los representantes Caltagirone y Rozzi declaran que la inversión estatal de 84,6 millones de dólares ayudará a Reading a proteger mejor el medio ambiente y a crear empleo Caltagirone, Rozzi Declarar
HARRISBURG, April 22, 2015 – The City of Reading will get a much needed boost in its ongoing efforts to upgrade its wastewater treatment plant, meet the terms of a federal order, and protect the quality of the Schuylkill River with the approval today of an $84.6...