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$1.5 Million Awarded to Rehabilitate Reading Building
Harrisburg, August 1, 2019 − Today Gov. Tom Wolf awarded $1.5 million Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) to rehabilitate the Berks County Trust Company Building in Reading, State Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks) announced. The grant was...
Joint Statement On Wolf Administration Efforts To Increase Protection of Vulnerable Populations
HARRISBURG — July 31, 2019 — In response to Governor Wolf’s announcement of Executive Order 2019-05 and directives intended to increase protection of vulnerable populations, Senator Lisa Baker (R-20th) and Senator Judy Schwank (D-11) said they were pleased the...
PA Senate Democratic Caucus Decries Changes to SNAP Program, Urges PA Congressional Delegation to Oppose
Harrisburg, Pa. – July 29, 2019 – Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus sent a letter to the state’s congressional delegation, urging that the federal Department of Agriculture does not end automatic eligibility for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance...
PennDOT Agrees to Deploy Automated Speed Enforcement Unit in Fall in I-78 Work Zones
HARRISBURG, July 29, 2019 – State Senators David Argall (R-29) and Judith L. Schwank (D-11) announced today that PennDOT Secretary Leslie Richards has agreed to their joint request to deploy automated speed enforcement units in work zones along Interstate 78 in Berks...
Senator Judy Schwank Visits Sorrelli in Kutztown
Senator Judy Schwank Visits Adam N’ Eve Boutique in Kutztown
Senator Judy Schwank Visits The Vault Comics & Games in Kutztown
Senator Judy Schwank Visits Spuds in Kutztown
Schwank Sponsoring Legislation to Allow Municipalities to Limit Fireworks
Harrisburg, July 17, 2019 State Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) is proposing legislation to grant municipalities the authority to regulate and limit the use of fireworks in their cities, boroughs and townships. Schwank has received many complaints about the use of...
Senator Judy Schwank College Sexual Violence Reporting :: July 8, 2019
Senator Schwank Remarks on the Governor Signing the PA Farm Bill into Law
Schwank Pleased with Overall Budget, Disappointed by Lack of Movement in Property Tax Reform
Harrisburg, June 27, 2019 -- The Pennsylvania legislature passed a $34 billion budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. State Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) voted for the budget and was pleased with several aspects of it, like the $25 million increase in...
Schwank Proposal Naming Fleetwood Borough Road, ‘Alex J. Szoke Highway’ Approved by Senate
Harrisburg, June 26, 2019 − A bill containing a proposal by state Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) that would name the first block of West Main Street in Fleetwood Borough, Berks County, as the “Alex J. Szoke Highway” has been approved by the Senate. Fleetwood Borough...
Members of Pa Senate Democratic Caucus Request Disaster Declaration on Gun Violence
Harrisburg, Pa. − June 24, 2019 − Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus today jointly sent a letter to Governor Tom Wolf requesting a disaster declaration for gun violence in the Commonwealth. “We believe it is necessary to raise the public’s awareness...
Schwank Warns of Scam Targeting Senior Citizens
Harrisburg, June 18, 2019 − State Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) is warning residents of a scam targeting Property Tax or Rent Rebate recipients. Schwank’s office was notified of a scam that consists of unsolicited calls from a person claiming to work for the...
Sen. Schwank Speaks on SB 648 at #StrongMomStrongBaby Coalition breakfast
Sen. Schwank Voting Access News Conference
Senate, House Members Unveil Elections Reform Proposals
Harrisburg PA – June 4, 2019 – State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Rep. Sara Innamorato (D-Pittsburgh) led House and Senate Democrats in announcing several voting reform proposals Tuesday in the Main Capitol Rotunda. The legislators were...
Senator Schwank School Vaccinations News Conference :: May 17, 2019
School Vaccinations SB 626 News Conference :: May 17, 2019
Schwank Announcing Vaccination Legislation
Reading, May 15, 2019 State Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) is holding a press conference at Reading Hospital - Tower Health’s campus to announce pending legislation that addresses school vaccinations. The bill would require completion of a standardized form for...
Pennsylvania Report with Senator Schwank – Topic: 18th Ward
Members of the Task Force on Lead Exposure Discuss Legislative Recommendations of Advisory Committee and Task Force Report on Lead Exposure
Harrisburg, May 7, 2019 – Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks) joins legislative members of the Task Force on Lead Exposure at a press conference today to discuss the legislative recommendations that were part of ‘Lead Exposure Risks and Response in...
Senator Schwank remarks from the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape Press Conference
Senator Schwank Discusses Lead Advisory Task Force Recommendations
Schwank Announces $2 Million in Local School and Community Safety Grants
Harrisburg, Pa − April 30, 2019 − Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) today announced the following state funding for school and community safety in the 11th Senate District, which Schwank represents: Berks Career and Technical Center, $367,626; Brandywine Heights Area...
Senator Judy Schwank Tours Mingus Magic Shop in Reading
Senator Judy Schwank Tours Reading Soda Works
Senator Judy Schwank Tours Oakbrook Brewery Company
Senator Judy Schwank Tours Queen City Family Restaurant
Senator Judy Schwank Tours Tom Masano Auto Group
PA Senate Democrats Honor Victims of Tree of Life with Joint Session & ‘Stronger Than Hate’ Day
Schwank Hosting MLK Remembrance Event Thursday, April 4
Reading, April 2, 2019 State Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) is hosting an event to honor Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The event is being held at St. John Missionary Baptist Church at 436 S. 7th Street in Reading at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 4. The event is a...