Últimas noticias
Schwank y la Comisión del Senado escucharán la opinión pública sobre el proyecto de Carta Cibernética
READING, May 29, 2013 – Sen. Judy Schwank and the Senate Education Committee will listen to public testimony beginning at 1 p.m., Thursday, May 30, at Northern Lebanon High School, about legislation affecting cyber charter schools. Senate Bill 335, which Schwank...
El mandato de 300 millones de dólares sobre el tronco común de la educación amenaza la graduación
Harrisburg, May 13, 2013 – A new unfunded education mandate now being quietly pursued by the Corbett administration will soon saddle school districts with a $ 300 million expense and threaten graduation for thousands of students across Pennsylvania, Senate Democrats said today at a Capitol news conference.
Schwank, nuevo miembro de la Comisión de Financiación de la Educación Especial
HARRISBURG, May 8, 2013 – Mapping the future of special education funding in Pennsylvania will not happen without the input of state Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks). Schwank has been appointed to the newly created 15-member Special Education Funding Commission by...
Schwank, Caltagirone y Rozzi acogen con satisfacción la auditoría especial del distrito escolar de Reading realizada por el fiscal general
HARRISBURG, May 3, 2013 – Three of Berks County’s leading Democratic state lawmakers today welcomed Auditor General Eugene DePasquale’s findings of the operation of the Reading School District. Sen. Judy Schwank and Reps. Tom Caltagirone and Mark Rozzi said the...
Schwank afirma que la enmienda ahorrará miles de euros a los cuerpos de bomberos de Barto y Eastern Berks
HARRISBURG, May 2, 2013 – State Senator Judith L. Schwank applauded the adoption of an amendment to a bill that will save the old Barto and Eastern Berks fire departments $17,000. The Senate Finance Committee approved the amendment Wednesday as it reported out House...
Schwank invita al público a la "limpieza primaveral de Berks
READING, April 24, 2013 – Sen. Judy Schwank will be working with parents, children and residents of her 11th Senatorial District to “Spring Clean Berks” on Saturday, April 27. The senator’s 2nd annual spring cleaning of the community take place in two sessions on...
Los demócratas del Senado buscan creación de empleo, educación y red de seguridad en las discusiones presupuestarias
Harrisburg, April 17, 2013 – Senate Democrats’ 2013-14 budget priorities are heavily weighted toward job creation, education investments, strengthening the social-services safety net, modernizing liquor sales and refocusing Pennsylvania’s business tax menu to help...
Ceremonias de despedida de los soldados de Reading los días 14 y 16 de abril
READING, April 12, 2013 — The U.S. Army will hold a “farewell ceremony” at 11 a.m. on Sunday, April 14, at Governor Mifflin Intermediate School for the U.S. Army’s 333rd Engineer Company (Horizontal). State Sen. Judy Schwank will attend the tribute. The 333rd will be...
El proyecto de ley Schwank proporcionaría una cobertura policial estatal equitativa a los municipios sin fuerzas del orden; generaría nuevos fondos para carreteras y puentes
HARRISBURG, April 10, 2013 – State Senator Judith L. Schwank said today that a bill she has proposed would help ensure that state police have sufficient resources to provide public safety services. Schwank (D-Berks) said Senate Bill 841 would offset funds the state...
Schwank dice que la privatización de bebidas alcohólicas propuesta por Corbett no es la solución para la lectura
HARRISBURG, April 3, 2013 – Gov. Tom Corbett today told Reading business leaders how important it is to sell the state’s successful and profitable liquor stores, but he delivered the message in the wrong city, Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) said today. “Reading is in the...
Schwank celebrará una reunión municipal en el municipio de Exeter
READING, March 28, 2013 — State Sen. Judy Schwank will hold a town hall meeting at 7 p.m., April 4, for residents of Exeter Township and surrounding communities in the Community Room of the Exeter Community Library, 4569 Prestwick Drive, Exeter. “This is an...
Schwank elogia la decisión del Fiscal General sobre la lotería
HARRISBURG, February 14, 2013 — State Sen. Judy Schwank today praised the Attorney General’s decision to stop the Corbett administration’s rush to sell off the state lottery without legislative oversight. “Like many of us, the Attorney General saw the lottery plan as...
Schwank: El plan presupuestario no aborda adecuadamente la creación de empleo y la educación
HARRISBURG, February 5, 2013 — State Sen. Judy Schwank today issued the following statement on the governor’s 2013-14 state budget address: “Today’s budget plan did not provide a solid long-term plan for lifting up our economy. As our smaller cities and urban areas...
Schwank aplaude la aprobación en el Senado de un proyecto de ley que mantiene las multas de la NCAA a la PSU en Pensilvania
HARRISBURG, Jan. 30, 2013 — The Pennsylvania Senate today unanimously approved legislation that would ensure that all NCAA-imposed fines on Penn State University as a result of the infamous child sex abuse scandal remain in Pennsylvania, according to state Sen. Judy...
Schwank aplaude el nuevo plazo de información financiera sobre los pequeños juegos de azar
HARRISBURG, Jan. 9, 2013 — State Sen. Judy Schwank today applauded a decision by the Corbett Administration to move the financial report filing deadline to Feb. 1, 2014 for local clubs and charitable non-profit organizations that run small games of chance to raise...
Schwank participará en decisiones clave de financiación en la Comisión de Presupuestos
HARRISBURG, Jan. 8, 2013 — The Senate Democratic Leadership has appointed state Sen. Judy Schwank as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. Members of this committee make key funding decisions and determine the fiscal impact of legislation on Pennsylvania....
Los demócratas del Senado de Pensilvania debaten un plan para atender a las ciudades en apuros
Harrisburg, December 18, 2012 – Acknowledging the escalating problems in economically-challenged communities across the state, Pennsylvania Senate Democrats today discussed their plans to address a wide range of problems impacting aging and distressed cities. The...
Schwank: 168 acres de tierras agrícolas preservadas en el condado de Berks
READING, Dec. 13, 2012 — An additional 168 acres of Berks County farmland will be preserved through the purchase of conservation easements valued at $420,000 that were approved today by the Pennsylvania Agricultural Land Preservation Board, according to state Sen....
Schwank: El 31 de diciembre finaliza el plazo de devolución del impuesto sobre bienes inmuebles y del alquiler
READING, Dec. 11, 2012 — State Sen. Judy Schwank reminds everyone that the filing deadline for senior citizens and other individuals eligible for the 2011 Property Tax and Rent Rebate is Dec. 31. “This program has provided beneficial property tax relief to many...
Schwank, Caltagirone: Cumbre sobre la delincuencia en la lectura prevista para enero
READING, Dec. 10, 2012 - State Sen. Judy Schwank and Rep. Thomas Caltagirone announced today that the governor will join state and local officials to hold a crime summit in January in Reading. Schwank and Caltagirone made the comments after a meeting with city and...
Schwank: Los municipios reciben subvenciones estatales para mejorar las vías verdes
READING, Nov. 28, 2012 — State Sen. Judy Schwank announced today that several Berks County municipalities have been awarded state grants toward improvement projects in local parks and greenways. “Our local parks and green spaces are precious community resources, so...
Schwank: El informe del grupo de trabajo es un "plan" para mejorar las leyes de protección de la infancia
READING, Nov. 27, 2012 — State Sen. Judy Schwank applauded the work of the Task Force on Child Protection, which today released its report detailing recommendations for improving Pennsylvania’s laws regarding child abuse. “This is a very important report that offers a...
Schwank a las personas mayores: Cuidado con las estafas relacionadas con el impuesto sobre bienes inmuebles y los reembolsos de alquileres
READING, Nov. 9, 2012 — State Sen. Judy Schwank is cautioning all seniors to be vigilant of organizations requesting payment for completing the state Property Tax and Rent Rebate application. “Many seniors have alerted us to potential scams and moneymaking schemes...
Últimas noticias del huracán Sandy
Harrisburg – October 30, 2012 – (4:30 p.m.) In an afternoon conference call briefing, Robert Powelson, chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, and Glenn M. Cannon, director of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, outlined new developments...
Información actualizada sobre el huracán Sandy
Absentee ballot deadline extended in Pennsylvania as state recovers from this massive storm. Harrisburg, October 30, 2012 – (9:20 a.m.) Gov. Tom Corbett provided additional details on how Pennsylvania is dealing with Hurricane Sandy earlier today at a briefing held at...
Impacto del huracán Sandy, números de contacto importantes, información
October 29, 2012 -- (6 p.m.) Gov. Tom Corbett held briefing to update the status of Hurricane Sandy and its impact on Pennsylvania. The governor said that the storm had 90 mile per hour winds and was making landfall in New Jersey and expected to move west. The storm...
Schwank: El Gobernador recibe el proyecto de ley que endurece las penas por consumo irresponsable de alcohol
HARRISBURG, Oct. 18, 2012 — A measure that strengthens penalties for underage drinking and public drunkenness is headed to the governor’s desk after receiving overwhelming support in the state legislature, according to state Sen. Judy Schwank. Senate Bill 941 would...
Schwank: conservación de 93 acres de tierras agrícolas en el condado de Berks
HARRISBURG, Oct. 11, 2012 — An additional 92.9 acres of Berks County farmland will be preserved through the purchase of conservation easements valued at $232,250 that were approved today by the Pennsylvania Agricultural Land Preservation Board, according to state Sen....
Schwank: El Senado aprueba un proyecto de ley que penaliza la actividad de las bandas
READING, Oct. 4, 2012 — As concerns of gang violence and gang recruitment grow in Reading, state Sen. Judy Schwank said that this week’s Senate passage of anti-gang legislation offers a step toward deterring this disturbing activity that plagues neighborhoods and...
Schwank: La sentencia sobre la identificación de votantes resuelve por ahora la confusión sobre la ley
HARRISBURG, Oct. 2, 2012 — State Sen. Judy Schwank said today’s Commonwealth Court ruling on the state’s voter ID law will give voters more time to prepare for future elections while ensuring their right to vote this November. “There have been many questions from...
La rentabilidad de las explotaciones, tema central de la mesa redonda del Comité de Política Agrícola
READING, Sept. 20, 2012 — Agriculture is not only the No. 1 industry in Berks County, but also in Pennsylvania. The future of local farming and food prices will have a direct impact on the industry, consumers, businesses and the economy. As farming experts continue to...
Schwank y Caltagirone: Subvenciones estatales para programas artísticos locales
READING, Sept. 10, 2012 — Nearly two dozen Berks County arts programs have received state funding, according to state Sen. Judy Schwank and state Rep. Tom Caltagirone. “The arts are an important part of any community. They provide entertainment, creative expression,...
Schwank recuerda a las familias a inscribirse en PA 529 bajo los precios actuales de crédito
READING, Aug. 24, 2012—State Sen. Judy Schwank is reminding parents, grandparents, and students that there is still time to save for college at last year’s credit prices in the Pennsylvania 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan (GSP). After Aug. 31, GSP credit prices will rise...