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Schwank Hosting a Home Water Workshop
Reading, November 2, 2017 − Sen. Judy Schwank is hosting a Home Water Workshop for residents who get their drinking water from a private well, spring or cistern on Thursday, Nov. 16, at Penn State Berks, 1800 Broadcasting Road. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. in...
State Senate Committee Discusses Ways to Prevent Street Harassment
Philadelphia – November 1, 2017 – At the request of state Sen. Lawrence Farnese (D-Phila.), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a roundtable discussion at City Hall on strategies for preventing street harassment. “It is really important to have this...
Schwank Named to Pennsylvania Commission for Women
Harrisburg, October 25, 2017 − Gov. Tom Wolf recently named Sen. Judy Schwank to the Pennsylvania Commission for Women. The Commission for Women, which was created by Executive Order and consists of volunteer members, is responsible for advising the governor on...
Schwank Bill on POW-MIA Flag Approved by Senate
Harrisburg, October 25, 2017 Legislation sponsored by Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) that would require the POW-MIA flag to be flown whenever the American and state flags are flown on state grounds was approved by the Senate today. Senate Bill 882, which Schwank...
Senator Schwank Reads the Names of the Domestic Violence Victims Who Died in the Last Year
Schwank Hosting Financial Aid Seminar
Reading, September 26, 2017 – Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) and the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency are holding a College Financial Aid Awareness Seminar at 7 p.m. on Oct. 5 at the Muhlenberg Township Building to inform high school juniors and seniors...
Schwank Bill on POW-MIA Flag Approved by Senate State Government Committee
Reading, September 21, 2017 − Legislation sponsored by Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) that would require the POW-MIA flag to be flown whenever the American and state flags are flown on state grounds received unanimous support from the Senate State Government...
Senator Judy Schwank- “It’s On Us” Campaign
Senate Democrats Hail Gov. Wolf’s Call for Testing of Young Children
Senate Democrats have been in the forefront of efforts to address exposure to lead Harrisburg – September 1, 2017 – State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes and Senate Democrats applauded Gov. Tom Wolf’s support of universal testing of children under the age of 2 to determine...
Issues in PA from the View of Students :: Pennsylvania Report August 2017
Schwank to Hold Child Care Seminar on Aug. 22
Reading, August 16, 2017 − Sen. Judy Schwank will hold a Child Care Seminar from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Exeter Community Library on Tuesday, Aug. 22. In a panel discussion, representatives from Community Services for Children, Pennsylvania Association...
Don’t Let a Tick Make You Sick :: Pennsylvania Moment
Visit Pennsylvania’s State Parks :: Pennsylvania Moment
Rick Kauffman Named to Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission
Harrisburg, July 18, 2017 – On Monday, July 17th, the Pennsylvania Senate approved Rick Kauffman’s appointment by Gov. Tom Wolf to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Kauffman, Bern Township, was nominated by Sen. Judy Schwank. “Rick served Penn State...
Dog Licensing Industrial Hemp :: Pennsylvania Report July 2017
Construction Zone Cameras ACA Repeal :: Pennsylvania Report July 2017
Modern Dairy Farming :: Pennsylvania Report July 2017
Senator Schwank Remarks on S.B. 383 Allowing Guns in Schools
Sen. Judy Schwank Remarks at Healthcare Rally
Senator Schwank Comments After Department Of Health Awards Medical Marijuana Permits
Schwank, Argall Bill on Work Zone Speed Cameras Passes Senate
Harrisburg, June 10, 2017 A bill introduced by Sen. Judy Schwank and Sen. David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) to protect construction workers and improve driver safety in active work zones was approved by the Senate today. Senate Bill 172, which Schwank and...
Opioid Epidemic :: Pennsylvania Report May 2017
2017-18 State Budget :: Pennsylvania Report May 2017
Senator Schwank Floor Remarks on House Republican Budget Proposal
Senator Schwank Remarks from the PA Homecare Association Press Conference
YMCA Honors Sen. Schwank with Champion of Youth Award
HARRISBURG, April 20, 2017 – The State YMCA of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania State Alliance of YMCAs honored Sen. Judy Schwank with a Champion of Youth Award at the 2017 YMCA Champions of Youth Luncheon. The luncheon, held at the Red Lion Hotel in Harrisburg, is...
Sen. Schwank and Sen. Vogel Announce Grain Dealer Bonding Act
HARRISBURG, April 19, 2017 – This week Sen. Schwank and Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47) introduced legislation meant to protect farmers from grain brokers who suddenly go out of business. A grain broker, or dealer, is someone who buys grain from a farmer and then sells it to...
Senator Schwank today joined with Governor Wolf to announce the introduction of six new pieces of legislation designed to strengthen,”It’s On Us PA”
2017-18 State Budget :: Pennsylvania Report April 2017
Department Consolidation :: Pennsylvania Report April 2017
Health Care :: Pennsylvania Report April 2017
Sen. Schwank Announces Four Berks Municipalities Approved for State Grants
HARRISBURG, March 29, 2017 – Four Berks County municipalities will receive a total of $450,000 in new state investments for their ongoing efforts to improve water and sewer services. Sen. Judy Schwank today said the Commonwealth Financing Authority approved grants...