Comunicados de prensa
Schwank: La sentencia sobre la identificación de votantes resuelve por ahora la confusión sobre la ley
HARRISBURG, 2 de octubre de 2012 - La senadora estatal Judy Schwank dijo que el fallo de hoy del Tribunal de la Commonwealth sobre la ley estatal de identificación de votantes dará a los votantes más tiempo para prepararse para futuras elecciones, al tiempo que garantiza su derecho a votar este noviembre. "Ha habido muchas preguntas de...
La rentabilidad de las explotaciones, tema central de la mesa redonda del Comité de Política Agrícola
LECTURA, 20 de septiembre 2012 - La agricultura no sólo es la industria número 1 en el condado de Berks, sino también en Pennsylvania. El futuro de la agricultura local y los precios de los alimentos tendrá un impacto directo en la industria, los consumidores, las empresas y la economía. A medida que los expertos agrícolas siguen...
Schwank y Caltagirone: Subvenciones estatales para programas artísticos locales
LECTURA, 10 de septiembre 2012 - Casi dos docenas de programas de arte del condado de Berks han recibido fondos estatales, según el senador estatal Judy Schwank y el representante estatal Tom Caltagirone. "Las artes son una parte importante de cualquier comunidad. Proporcionan entretenimiento, expresión creativa,...
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...
Schwank: conservación de 243 acres de tierras agrícolas en el condado de Berks
HARRISBURG, Aug. 23, 2012 — An additional 243 acres of Berks County farmland will be preserved through the purchase of conservation easements valued at $607,000 dollars that were approved today by the Pennsylvania Agricultural Land Preservation Board, according to...
Schwank comenta el informe de la PUC sobre la respuesta a las tormentas
READING, Aug. 9, 2012 — State Sen. Judy Schwank called the recent release of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission's (PUC) evaluation of the response of electric utilities to outages caused by multiple severe storms last year a “step in the right direction,” but...
Comentarios del Senador Schwank sobre la legislación presupuestaria estatal
HARRISBURG, June 30, 2012 — State Senator Judy Schwank said today that while the new state budget achieves an appropriate funding level, she voted against it because it fails to properly fund important programs and services. “This is a pass-the-buck budget” said...
Schwank recuerda a los dueños de perros que deben obtener la licencia para sus mascotas
HARRISBURG, June 19, 2012 – State Sen. Judy Schwank today reminded dog owners that Pennsylvania law requires that they purchase an annual dog license. “Obtaining a state license is not only the law, but it’s also one more way you can show your love for your...
Schwank: 34 acres de tierras de labranza preservadas en el condado de Berks
HARRISBURG, June 14, 2012 — An additional 34 acres of Berks County farmland will be preserved through the purchase of conservation easements valued at $85,250 dollars that were approved today by the Pennsylvania Agricultural Land Preservation Board, according to state...
La Resolución Schwank pide un plan legislativo para mejorar la educación básica
READING, June 8, 2012 — As school districts across Pennsylvania struggle with gaping budget deficits and subsequent cuts in staff and programs, state Sen. Judy Schwank joined local public school advocates today to introduce her resolution that calls on the governor to...
Schwank: Concesión de subvenciones para el reciclaje en el condado de Berks
READING, May 18, 2012 — Two local municipalities have been awarded significant state grants for their recycling efforts, according to state Sen. Judy Schwank. Exeter Township received an $83,897 Recycling Performance Grant based on the 8,808 tons recycled for 2010 and...
La senadora estatal Judy Schwank se moviliza para restablecer la financiación de los programas de ayuda a las personas con discapacidad intelectual
May 8, 2012 - At a rally today in Harrisburg, people with disabilities, advocates, families, service organizations and supporters called on the state legislature to oppose the proposed 20 percent in state budget cuts to programs that support individuals with...
Schwank y Caltagirone anuncian la concesión de una subvención estatal al Centro de Salud Comunitario de Berks
READING, April 30, 2012 — Berks Community Health Center has been selected to receive a Community Primary Care Challenge Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, according to state Sen. Judy Schwank and state Rep. Thomas Caltagirone. The $500,000 grant will...
Schwank y Caltagirone anuncian fondos estatales para mejoras en el alcantarillado de Reading
READING, April 25, 2012 — The City of Reading has received significant state funding toward a project that will improve the city’s sewer system, according to state Sen. Judy Schwank and state Rep. Thomas Caltagirone. The $10 million low-interest loan, administered by...
Schwank: conservación de 57 acres de tierras agrícolas en el condado de Berks
HARRISBURG, April 19, 2012 — An additional 57 acres of Berks County farmland will be preserved through the purchase of conservation easements valued at $143,000 dollars that were approved today by the Pennsylvania Agricultural Land Preservation Board, according to...
Schwank y Spring Clean Berks organizan una limpieza de primavera el 5 de mayo
READING, April 16, 2012 — State Sen. Judy Schwank is partnering with Spring Clean Berks, in conjunction with The Great American Clean Up, to hold an upcoming cleanup initiative in the 11th Senatorial District. Individuals of all ages are welcome to volunteer at the...
Schwank insta a los residentes a tomar precauciones para evitar incendios forestales
READING, April 11, 2012 — As firefighters continue to manage a wildfire in southeastern Berks County, state Sen. Judy Schwank reminds residents to be extra cautious about preventing a wildfire. “A warm winter and dry, windy spring have become favorable conditions for...
Schwank: Se acerca la fecha límite para solicitar ayuda financiera
READING, April 9, 2012 – State Sen. Judy Schwank reminds families that the deadline for most college-bound students to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the upcoming school year is May 1. All first-time applicants for state scholarship...
Schwank aplaude la aprobación de la Ley de Equipamiento Agrícola
HARRISBURG, March 28, 2012 — The Senate passed legislation today that would lift restrictions on small community farm equipment dealers that want to carry and sell competitive products, while providing more options for sellers and consumers of farm products, according...
Caltagirone y Schwank anuncian subvenciones por valor de 30.000 dólares para los tribunales de menores del condado de Berks
READING, March 13 – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Thomas Caltagirone, D-Berks, and state Sen. Judy Schwank announced the approval of more than $30,000 in grants by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to improve the juvenile justice system in...
Schwank: Concesión de tres subvenciones al reciclaje en el condado de Berks
READING, March 6, 2012 — The Berks County Solid Waste Authority and two local municipalities have been awarded significant state grants for their recycling efforts, according to state Sen. Judy Schwank. “These funds will enhance local recycling efforts that will, in...
Schwank: conservación de 112 acres de tierras agrícolas en el condado de Berks
HARRISBURG, Feb. 16, 2011 — An additional 112 acres of Berks County farmland will be preserved through the purchase of conservation easements valued at $279,750 dollars that were approved today by the Pennsylvania Agricultural Land Preservation Board, according to...
Schwank: Ya está disponible el acceso a los registros de nacimientos y defunciones
HARRISBURG, Feb. 15, 2012 — Starting today, the public may now access birth and death records online and in person for free at the Pennsylvania State Archives thanks to a new law, according to state Sen. Judy Schwank. “This is good news for families who are seeking...
Schwank: La propuesta presupuestaria vuelve a plantear recortes miopes
HARRISBURG, Feb. 7, 2012—State Sen. Judy Schwank today said that, for a second straight year, the governor’s Pennsylvania budget proposal calls for short-sighted cuts and no long-term solution for moving Pennsylvania forward. “Once again, we have been offered a budget...
Schwank: El proyecto del Hotel Reading recibe importantes fondos estatales
READING, Jan. 25, 2012 — A Reading development project has been awarded significant state funding toward the construction of a four-star downtown hotel, according to state Sen. Judy Schwank and state Rep. Tom Caltagirone. The Greater Berks Development Fund has been...
Schwank, Caltagirone: El distrito escolar de Reading recibe una importante subvención federal
READING, Jan. 19, 2012 — Reading School District has been awarded a $500,000 federal grant to help foster after-school educational programs, according to state Sen. Judy Schwank and state Rep. Tom Caltagirone. Reading was one of 17 school districts across the state to...
Schwank: Inscríbase ahora en el Plan de Ahorro Universitario PA 529 para ahorrar impuestos
Free enrollment is now available for a limited time. READING, Dec. 23, 2011—State Sen. Judy Schwank today said families who open or contribute to a Pennsylvania 529 College Savings account before Dec. 31 will be able to enroll for free and reduce their 2011...
Schwank: 291 acres de tierras agrícolas preservadas en el condado de Berks
HARRISBURG, Dec. 15, 2011 — An additional 291 acres of Berks County farmland will be preserved through the purchase of conservation easements valued at $726,000 that were approved today by the Pennsylvania Agricultural Land Preservation Board, according to state Sen....
Schwank se opone al plan de mantener Berks dividido en cuatro distritos congresuales
HARRISBURG, Dec. 14, 2011 — State Sen. Judy Schwank today issued the following statement on legislation that redraws the Congressional map in Pennsylvania into 18 districts, which passed the Senate today by a (26-24) vote: “This map is a travesty and there’s no...
Schwank: Property Tax/Rent Rebate Application Deadline Approaching
HARRISBURG, December 14, 2011 – State Sen. Judy Schwank reminds eligible citizens that the application for the state property tax/rent rebate is due Dec. 31. “Last year, more than 31,000 Berks County residents collected $14.7 million in rebates. That’s significant...
Schwank Asks PUC to Come Up with An Action Plan to Improve the Performance of Utilities in Future Weather Emergencies
READING, Nov. 23, 2011 — After receiving public input on the recent storm-related power outages that occurred in Berks County, State Sen. Judy Schwank provided the results of a storm-related power outage survey, she recently conducted, to the Public Utilities...
Schwank honra al galardonado con el premio EMS Communications
READING, Nov. 22, 2011-- State Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11th dist.) presents a Senate citation to Craig Breneiser of Reading at the Nov. 21 Pennsylvania State EMS Awards dinner, hosted by the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council. Breneiser was this year’s...
Schwank: El medio ambiente, una idea tardía en el proyecto de tasas de impacto de las perforaciones de gas natural
HARRISBURG, Nov. 15, 2011 — State Sen. Judy Schwank today issued the following statement on legislation that creates a Marcellus Shale impact fee (Senate Bill 1100), which passed the Senate today by a (29-20) vote: “We have a responsibility to restore and protect our...