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PA Senate Democrats Release Statement on Violent Protest in DC

PA Senate Democrats Release Statement on Violent Protest in DC

Harrisburg, PA – January 6, 2021 – The PA Senate Democrats released the following statement on the violent protest today in the nation’s Capitol: The First Amendment is one of our most sacred. It is not political and it is not partisan. The rights to free speech,...

Schwank Applauds Grant Award to Address Sexual Assault

Schwank Applauds Grant Award to Address Sexual Assault

Reading, January 5, 2020 − State Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) is thrilled to see Albright College receive an “It’s On Us PA” grant award for nearly $30,000. Albright College was awarded $29,969 to address campus sexual assault through Gov. Tom Wolf’s “It’s On Us PA”...

Albright College, Alvernia University to Receive State Grant Funds

Albright College, Alvernia University to Receive State Grant Funds

Reading, December 23, 2020 Two Berks County institutions of higher learning will receive $5 million in state grant funding, announced State Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11th district). Alvernia University will receive $4 million from the Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance...

Reading Receives $800k to Fund Road Safety Project

Reading Receives $800k to Fund Road Safety Project

Reading, December 7, 2020 − The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has awarded $812,416 to the city of Reading through the Automated Red Lights Enforcement (ARLE) program to make safety improvements on city roads, announced State Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11th...

Schwank and Rozzi Hosted Free ACA Event for Constituents

Schwank and Rozzi Hosted Free ACA Event for Constituents

Reading, November 18, 2020 – State Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11th district) and State Rep. Mark Rozzi (D-126th district) hosted a free Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment event at the Muhlenberg Township Building on Wednesday, Nov. 18.

Senate District 11 Receives More Than $150k in Safe School Grants

Senate District 11 Receives More Than $150k in Safe School Grants

Harrisburg, November 16, 2020The Pennsylvania Department of Education has awarded $155,000 to Berks County schools to prevent and reduce violent incidents, to purchase safety and security-related equipment, and to provide for the training and compensation of school...

Schuylkill Valley Community Library Receives $130,000 Keystone Grant

Schuylkill Valley Community Library Receives $130,000 Keystone Grant

Reading, November 12, 2020 − The Pennsylvania Department of Education today awarded Schuylkill Valley Community Library $134,712 in a Keystone Grant for building improvements, including replacing the roof, improving ADA accessibility and adding restrooms, State Sen....

Schwank Receives Penn State Agricultural Council Leadership Award

Schwank Receives Penn State Agricultural Council Leadership Award

Reading, October 15, 2020 The Penn State Agricultural Council today recognized State Senator Judy Schwank (D-11th district) as their Leadership Award recipient for 2019. The Council, first formed in 1961, is comprised of organizations, groups and businesses that...

Schwank Milk Labeling Bill Passes Senate

Schwank Milk Labeling Bill Passes Senate

Harrisburg, October 6, 2020 Today the Pennsylvania Senate approved 50-0 a bill that would allow milk processors more flexibility in labeling. The legislation was inspired by a dairy industry study Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11th district) requested in 2018 which suggested...

Caltagirone, Rozzi, Schwank Announce $190K State Grants for Berks

Caltagirone, Rozzi, Schwank Announce $190K State Grants for Berks

READING, Sept. 15, 2020 – State Reps. Tom Caltagirone and Mark Rozzi and State Sen. Judy Schwank announced three Berks county organizations received more than $190,000 from the COVID-19 Cultural and Museum Preservation Grant Program. The program, funded through the...

Schwank Announces $1.78 Million Grant Funding for District 11

Schwank Announces $1.78 Million Grant Funding for District 11

Reading, August 17, 2020  Twelve Berks County municipalities and municipal authorities, including the City of Reading, have been awarded state water and sewer infrastructure grants totaling $1.78 million by the Commonwealth Finance Authority, State Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11th district) announced today.

Schwank Lauds Industrial Sites Reuse Program Announcement

Schwank Lauds Industrial Sites Reuse Program Announcement

Reading, July 31, 2020 State Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11th district) applauds $878,612 for the former Buttonwood Gateway site in Reading granted to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Reading through the Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP). The ISRP provides...

Schwank to Introduce Legislation to Repeal Fireworks Act

Schwank to Introduce Legislation to Repeal Fireworks Act

Harrisburg, June 29, 2020 State Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11th District) will soon introduce legislation to repeal the Fireworks Act of 2017. The legislation is inspired by municipalities and police and fire departments across the Commonwealth who are unable to...