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Senator Schwank: 2011-2012 Budget Falls Short

Harrisburg, June 28, 2011 – State Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks) said she voted against the 2011-2012 state budget passed today by the Senate because of its failure to support vital programs for education, job growth and the environment. “We could have done better...

Schwank Amendment Would Have Restored Penn State Appropriation

Appropriation Would Have Resembled State Funding Level for 2010-11 Harrisburg, June 26, 2011 – In an effort to cushion the 19 percent budget cut to Penn State University funding, Senator Judy Schwank today offered an amendment that would restore Penn State funding to...

Senator Schwank Announces Local Recycling Grants

Harrisburg, June 23, 2011 – A number of Berks County municipalities have received state grants totaling $62,772 for local recycling programs, according to state Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks). “Recycling is a vital part of keeping our local communities clean and our...

Senator Schwank Holds Gun Safety Event

Reading, June 16, 2011– State Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) joined with several law enforcement officials today to hold a gun safety event at her district office.  The event was intended to promote safe handling and storing of personal firearms. “Proper storage and...

Senator Schwank Proposes Swifter CYS Payments to Counties

Harrisburg, June 13, 2011– State Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks) has introduced legislation requiring the state to more efficiently pay for the costs of county children’s services agencies. “The state has really been riding on counties’ shoulders to pay for the...

Senator Schwank Proposes Smaller Senate and House of Representatives

Harrisburg, May 25, 2011 – Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks) today introduced a proposed constitutional amendment to reduce the size of the Pennsylvania General Assembly by more than a third. “The legislature has to be unleashed from the old way of thinking, which costs...

Senator Schwank Hails Passage of O’Pake-initiated Truants Bill

Harrisburg, May 24, 2011 – Senator Judith L. Schwank applauded Senate approval today of truants legislation that was initiated by the late Senator Michael A. O’Pake. “This was one of the last bills that Mike authored in his career,” Senator Schwank said. “I’m very...

Schwank to Hold District Office Open House

Reading, May 18, 2011 – State Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks) today announced that she will be holding an open house at her district office this Thursday, May 19 from 2 to 7 p.m.  The office is located at the Rockland Professional Center, 1940 North 13th Street, Suite...

Senator Schwank hails Senate passage of ban on bath salt sales

Harrisburg, May 10, 2011 – State Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks) today, welcomed Senate passage of a ban on the sale of bath salts being misused to mimic the effects of other illegal drugs. “The Senate heard the urgent message that law enforcement and health officials...

Schwank Announces Grant Funding for Local Sewer Projects

Four Berks County local governments, including the Lyons Borough Municipal Authority, the City of Reading, Richmond Township, and Ruscombmanor Township, have been awarded state H2O Water and Sewer grants totaling $3.715 million by the Commonwealth Finance Authority,...

158 Acres of Farmland Preserved in Berks County

Harrisburg, April 21, 2011 – State Senator Judy Schwank announced today that an additional 158 acres of Berks County farmland will be preserved through the purchase of conservation easements valued at $394,000.  The funding was approved today by the Pennsylvania...

Schwank Appointed Democratic Chair of Senate Agriculture Committee

HARRISBURG, April 13, 2011 – State Senator Judy Schwank will serve as Democratic Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Democratic Leaders announced today. Schwank, who was sworn in last week to complete the term of the late Senator Michael O’Pake, said the...

Judy Schwank Sworn-in on Tuesday as Senator for 11th District

Harrisburg, April 5, 2011 – Calling job creation and educational opportunity fundamental needs that Pennsylvania must meet for its future success, Judy Schwank (D- Berks) was sworn into office today as state Senator for the 11th District. “We know the serious...