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Schwank Applaud Passage of Expedited Partner Therapy Act
Harrisburg — November 1, 2022 — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently passed Senate Bill 317, sponsored by Sens. Patrick Browne (R-Lehigh), Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne), Judy Schwank (D-Berks), and Anthony Williams (D-Philadelphia) by a vote of 173 to 26. ...
Los demócratas del Senado debaten la cuestión de los centros antiaborto en una audiencia en el Capitolio
HARRISBURG, October 28, 2022 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined state Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks) and Senator Amanda Cappelletti (D-Montgomery/Delaware) to host a hearing to...
Schwank anuncia una financiación estatal de 20,5 millones de dólares para el distrito 11
Reading — October 26, 2022 — This evening Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) announced $20.5 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capitol Program grant funding for seven 11th Senatorial District projects. Alvernia University was awarded $7.5 million in funding for...
Sens. Vogel y Schwank envían una carta a la Junta de Comercialización de la Leche expresando su oposición al proyecto de ley 224 de la Cámara de Representantes
Harrisburg — October 25, 2022 — Today, state Sens. Elder Vogel (R-Beaver) and Judy Schwank (D-Berks), the chairs of the Pennsylvania Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, sent a letter to the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board (PMMB) expressing their...
Schwank ofrecerá una charla telefónica sobre el voto en las próximas elecciones
Reading — October 21, 2022 — On Thursday, October 27, 2022, state Sen. Judy Schwank will host a telephone town hall on voting and the upcoming general election. The event will begin at 7 P.M. and will offer individuals to ask questions about drop boxes, mail-in...
Ya está abierta la convocatoria de subvenciones para la seguridad de organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro: 5 millones de dólares para mejorar las medidas de seguridad
Reading — September 30, 2022 — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency will begin accepting applications for a new round of the Non-Profit Security Grant Fund Program today with a pool of $5 million available. The application period will run from...
El Grupo de Salud de la Mujer destaca las actividades del receso estival y planea seguir defendiendo el derecho al aborto en el periodo de sesiones de otoño
Harrisburg — September 22, 2022 — Building on great progress made for maternal health over the last year, the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus continues the fight to improve health outcomes for women and families and continues to work to protect reproductive...
El Grupo de Salud de la Mujer celebra un acto de prensa sobre la ampliación de Medicaid posparto y la protección del acceso al aborto
Harrisburg—September 21, 2022 — This morning, members of the Women’s Health Caucus, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, and an advocate from Planned Parenthood held a press event to talk about postpartum Medicaid expansion and the need to protect...
Schwank y Rozzi anuncian una subvención de 222.321 dólares para la Ley 13
Reading — September 20, 2022 — Today Sen. Judy Schwank and Rep. Mark Rozzi announced a total of $222,321 in Act 13 grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Lower Alsace Township received $200,000 in Flood...
Schwank anuncia 642.426 dólares en subvenciones del PCCD para el condado de Berks
Reading − September 15, 2022 − Yesterday the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency approved grant funding for three Berks County projects. Kutztown University received $133,300 in Federal State Opioid Response Funds in support of the SBIRT Enhancement...
La mesa redonda se centra en las prácticas engañosas de los llamados "centros de crisis del embarazo"
HARRISBURG, September 7, 2022 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, joined state Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks) and state Reps. Bridget Kosierowski (D-Lackawanna) and Melissa Shusterman...
La senadora estatal Judy Schwank emite una declaración en apoyo de la huelga estatal de trabajadores de residencias de ancianos
Reading — September 2, 2022 — Today, state Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) joined striking nursing home workers of the Fairlane Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation at Reading in support of their demands for fair pay and staffing. She issued the following statement on...
Schwank aplaude la subvención de 2 millones de dólares para la investigación en agricultura sostenible
Reading — July 31, 2022 — Today, Sen. Judy Schwank, minority chair of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, applauded the Wolf Administration for awarding six organizations with over $2 million in grant funding for sustainable agriculture research. Two...
El Caucus de Salud de la Mujer celebra en Pittsburgh su tercera audiencia sobre política post-Roe en AP
Pittsburgh — August 11, 2022 — This morning, the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus, in conjunction with the House and Senate Democratic Policy Committees, held its third hearing on post-Roe Pennsylvania at Chatham University. The hearing featured testimony from...
Schwank y BCPS anuncian una financiación estatal de 100.000 dólares para un proyecto de indulto
Reading — August 10, 2022 — Today, Sen. Judy Schwank and Berks Connections/Pretrial Services (BCPS) announced that BCPS received $100,000 in grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to support the Pardon Project of Berks County. Pardon Projects pair...
Schwank pide a los comisarios del condado que convoquen un grupo para mejorar las elecciones
Reading — August 8, 2022 — Today, Sen. Judy Schwank sent a letter to the Berks County Commissioners requesting they convene a panel to remedy the election issues outlined in a report made public last Thursday in preparation for the 2022 general election. The letter is...
Schwank emite un memorándum copatrocinado para exigir formación sobre la trata de seres humanos a los empleados de alojamientos y paradas de camiones
Harrisburg — July 27, 2022 — This week, state Sen. Judy Schwank issued a co-sponsorship memorandum on her plan to require employers in the lodging and truck stop industry to provide Human Trafficking Awareness training to employees. Human trafficking is a...
El Grupo de Salud de la Mujer celebra su segunda audiencia sobre la situación en Pensilvania tras la aprobación de la ley Roe
Philadelphia — July 26, 2022 — Today, the Women’s Health Caucus conducted its second joint hearing with the House and Senate Democratic Policy Committees on Pennsylvania abortion access post-Roe. The hearing was held at the William Way Community Center and...
Schwank ayuda a conseguir una subvención de 2,8 millones de dólares de la CFA para la Autoridad de Desarrollo Industrial del condado de Berks
Reading − July 19, 2022 − This morning, the Commonwealth Financing Authority voted to approve over $2.8 million in grant funding to the Berks County Industrial Development. In addition to the $2.8 million, BCIA will also receive a $4.2 million loan from the...
Schwank apoya la inversión estatal en el programa de aprendizaje
Reading — July 14, 2022 — Today, Sen. Judy Schwank commended the Wolf Administration for investing $264,980 in a union apprenticeship program that will serve 18 counties, including Berks. The funding was awarded to the Insulators Local 23 Joint Apprenticeship...
El Grupo de Salud de la Mujer aplaude la orden ejecutiva del gobernador Wolf que protege a los proveedores de abortos de la persecución fuera del estado
Harrisburg — July 12, 2022 — Today, Gov. Tom Wolf announced that he signed an executive order that will protect Pennsylvania abortion providers facing prosecution in another state for providing individuals with reproductive health care services. The...
Los demócratas del Senado presentarán una legislación para codificar las protecciones de Roe contra Wade en la ley de Pensilvania
HARRISBURG, June 27, 2022 − Seven members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus circulated a memo on Friday afternoon to take steps to codify into state law the personal right to make decisions about health and reproduction, including access to safe and legal...
Los copresidentes del Grupo de Salud de la Mujer y los líderes demócratas prometen proteger el acceso al aborto en Pensilvania
Harrisburg — June 27, 2022 — Today, the four co-chairs of the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus were joined by senate and house Democratic Leaders Sen. Jay Costa and Rep. Joanna McClinton to talk about the reversal of Roe v. Wade and the need to preserve...
Declaración de la senadora Schwank sobre la revocación de Roe V. Wade
Reading − June 24, 2022 − The following is a statement from state Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11th) condemning today’s reversal of Roe V. Wade. “Today’s ruling is a severe blow to women across the country. A crucial right that has allowed women to make their own health care...
Pennsylvania Women's Health Caucus Co-Chairs and Members of State Senate Democratic Caucus Slam Supreme Court Decision, Call for Action to Preserve Abortion Access in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg − June 24, 2022 − Co-chairs of the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus (WHC) and members of the Pennsylvania State Senate Democratic Caucus criticized today's ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The ruling...
Los demócratas del Senado apoyan el llamamiento del Presidente Biden a una reducción del impuesto estatal sobre la gasolina
Harrisburg, PA – June 22, 2022 – Today, Pennsylvania Senate Democrats held a press conference shortly after President Joe Biden made a call to federal and state law makers to pause gas taxes. “Our stance is simple; we are calling on state...
El Senado de Pensilvania aprueba el proyecto de ley que crea la Junta Asesora de WIC
Harrisburg — June 15, 2022 — Today, SB967, which would establish a Women, Infants, and Children advisory board in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, passed the senate by a vote of 49-1. The Pennsylvania Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC has...
Sen. Judy Schwank Issues Statement on the Passing of Reading City Council President Jeffrey S. Waltman, Sr.
Reading—June 13, 2022— The following is a statement from state Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11th) on the passing of Reading City Council President Jeffrey S. Waltman, Sr. “I’m incredibly saddened by the sudden passing of my friend and colleague Jeffrey Waltman, who served the...
Pennsylvania Women's Health Caucus: Declaración sobre la filtración del borrador de Roe contra Wade
Harrisburg, PA − May 3, 2022 − The co-chairs of the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus (WHC), Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks), Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-Montgomery, Delaware), Representative Morgan Cephas (D-Philadelphia) and Representative Mary Jo Daley...
Los parlamentarios del Senado debaten en una audiencia los retos que plantea el cuidado de los hijos a los universitarios
BLUE BELL, April 28, 2022 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today joined Senator Maria Collett, Senator Amanda Cappelletti, Senator Carolyn Comitta and Senator Judy Schwank to host a public...
Schwank aplaude la concesión de 4,45 millones de dólares en subvenciones para proyectos de capital de ayuda a la reurbanización en el distrito 11
Reading – April 22, 2022 – Today, State Sen. Judy Schwank announced two 11th District projects will receive $4.45 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Project (RACP) grant funding from the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget. $1.45 million will go to Reading...
Three 11th District Organizations Receive Nonprofit Security Grant Program Funding
Reading – April 14, 2022 – Today, three organizations located in Pennsylvania’s 11th Senatorial District received a total of $194,000 in Nonprofit Security Grant Program funding from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). The Nonprofit...
Schwank y Street anuncian un plan para prohibir el THC Delta-8 en Pensilvania
Harrisburg – April 6, 2022 – Today, State Sens. Judy Schwank and Sharif Street issued a co-sponsor memorandum for a bill they plan to introduce that would ban the sale of delta-8 THC products in Pennsylvania. The Food and Drug Administration defines delta-8 THC as a...