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State Lawmakers Introduce Landmark Bills to Protect Abortion Care in PA

State Lawmakers Introduce Landmark Bills to Protect Abortion Care in PA

HARRISBURG, June 24, 2025 – Marking the third anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, which has dismantled access to abortion health care in states across the country, Pennsylvania lawmakers today introduced two packages of bills to fight back and protect reproductive health care rights in the commonwealth.

Senator Schwank Applauds CRIZ Designation for the City of Reading

Senator Schwank Applauds CRIZ Designation for the City of Reading

Reading, PA — December 30, 2024 — Today, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that the City of Reading’s application for a City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) was accepted. The CRIZ program, established by Act 52 of 2013, is administered by the Pennsylvania...

Senate Dems Highlight Need for Election Reforms at Capitol Hearing

Senate Dems Highlight Need for Election Reforms at Capitol Hearing

HARRISBURG, September 26, 2024 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, joined Senator Amanda Cappelletti (D-Montgomery) and Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks) to host a public hearing on access...