Lehighton Area School District to Reduce Costs with Higher Efficiency Buildings
LEHIGHTON. May 14, 2013 – The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) met on May 7 to approve two grants for the Lehighton Area School District. The grants will be used to help convert two elementary schools in order to reduce the school… Continue reading →
Yudichak Talks Job Creation Potential of Marcellus Shale at Energy Day
SCRANTON, May 2, 2013 – - State Sen. John Yudichak (D-Luzerne/Carbon/Monroe) today spoke about the opportunities for Northeastern Pennsylvania businesses to expand and create jobs by partnering with Pennsylvania’s Marcellus shale industry. Yudichak was one of the many speakers to… Continue reading →
Yudichak: Local Students “SHINE” During Capitol Performance
HARRISBURG, April 29, 2013 – - State Sen. John Yudichak (D-Luzerne/Carbon/Monroe) today welcomed members of the Lehigh Carbon Community College SHINE program to the state Capitol to perform their “The Inventive Inn” play at the Capitol Media Center. “The SHINE… Continue reading →
Yudichak, Carbon Co. Beer Distributors Call for Modernization, Not Privatization
JIM THORPE, April 24, 2013 – - State Sen. John Yudichak (D-Luzerne/Carbon/Monroe) and Malt Beverage Distributors Association of Pennsylvania president Mark Tanczos today joined numerous Carbon County beer distributor owners at Highland Beverage in Jim Thorpe to oppose legislation that… Continue reading →
Yudichak, Rafferty Discuss New Anti-Gang Law at Statewide Gang Conference
PITTSBURGH, April 18, 2013 – - State Sens. John Yudichak (D-Luzerne/Carbon/Monroe) and John Rafferty (R-Berks/Chester/Montgomery) today addressed dozens of criminal justice professionals from across the state about the dangers of gangs and new state laws designed to help communities put… Continue reading →
Yudichak Lauds Passage of Safe Schools Grant Program Legislation
HARRISBURG, April 17, 2013 – - A bill that would authorize the Office of Safe Schools to award targeted grants to address school violence and enhance school safety unanimously passed the Senate today, state Sen. John Yudichak (D-Luzerne/Carbon/Monroe) announced. “School… Continue reading →
Yudichak: Job Creation and Public Safety Among Top Budget Priorities
HARRISBURG, April 17, 2013 – - State Sen. John Yudichak (D-Luzerne/Carbon/Monroe), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today released the following statement regarding his 2013-14 state budget priorities. “As we inch closer to what will certainly be another difficult… Continue reading →
Yudichak Bill to Provide Tax Relief for Military Families Clears Committee
HARRISBURG, April 10, 2013 — A bill authored by state Sen. John Yudichak (D-Luzerne/Carbon/Monroe) that would extend tax filing deadlines for members of the military, their spouses and civilians supporting military operations in a combat zone unanimously cleared the Senate Finance… Continue reading →
Yudichak, Toohil Announce K Grant to Update Hazleton Intersection
HAZLETON, April 5, 2013 – - State Sen. John Yudichak (D-Luzerne/Carbon/Monroe) and state Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) today announced that the city of Hazleton will receive a ,000 state grant through the Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) program. The grant… Continue reading →
Senate Roundtable Discussion Focuses on Violence & Crime in PA’s Small Urban Centers
WILKES-BARRE, April 2, 2013 – Violence, crime and gang warfare continue to plague smaller urban areas across Pennsylvania. The Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a roundtable discussion at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre to talk about the growing problem of violent… Continue reading →
Yudichak: KME Expansion Brings Jobs, Opportunities to Carbon County
NANTICOKE, March 25, 2013 — State Sen. John Yudichak (D-Luzerne/Carbon/Monroe) today applauded the announcement that one of Carbon County’s largest employers will expand their Nesquehoning operations and create 100 new jobs for Carbon County residents. Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development… Continue reading →
Luzerne County Communities Awarded $ 12.5 Million in Local Gaming Grants
HARRISBURG, March 20, 2013 — Luzerne County community projects will receive $ 12,499,058 million in state grants. The grants, funded through Luzerne County’s local share of the gaming revenues, were approved earlier today at a meeting of the Commonwealth Financing… Continue reading →
Yudichak Questions PSU BOT Members at Senate Committee Hearing
HARRISBURG, March 18, 2013 – - State Sen. John Yudichak (D-Luzerne/Carbon/Monroe) issued the following statement at the conclusion of today’s Senate State Government Committee public hearing that featured testimony from members of the Penn State University Board of Trustees. “Throughout… Continue reading →
Bipartisan Property Tax Elimination Bill Introduced by Local Senators
HARRISBURG – Standing in the Capitol Media Center, state Senators David G. Argall (R-29) and John Yudichak (D-14) today formally introduced Senate Bill 76, The Property Tax Independence Act. In his remarks about the bill, Argall noted that the property… Continue reading →
Yudichak Calls on PSU to Seek Amendment to Consent Decree to Remove NCAA Sanctions
HARRISBURG, March 4, 2013 – - State Sen. John Yudichak (D-Luzerne/Carbon/Monroe) released the following statement regarding his dialogue with Pennsylvania Secretary of Education and Penn State Board of Trustees member Ronald Tomalis about the University’s response to the Sandusky scandal… Continue reading →