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Schwank Lauds Gov. Wolf’s Announcement of Reading Grants
Harrisburg, December 22, 2017 − Three organizations in Reading will receive a total of $2.25 million in new state investments for their ongoing efforts to revitalization the city and improve educational opportunities for students and the community at large. Gov....
Sen. Schwank Welfare Fraud News Conf. :: December 14, 2017
Schwank Hosted Pennsylvania Inspector General Kick Off Event
Reading, December 14, 2017 − State Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) hosted a press conference with State Inspector General Bruce Beemer to heighten public awareness of welfare fraud and announce a new enforcement initiative to stop the illegal sale of Supplemental...
Schwank Initiative to Rename Route 176 in Honor of Veterans Passes Senate
Harrisburg, December 13, 2017 A road-naming bill to rename Route 176 in Berks County in honor of veterans was approved today by the Pennsylvania Senate. Berks County’s inclusion in the bill was the result of the efforts of State Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks)....
Legislators Announce Agenda for Women’s Health
HARRISBURG, December 12, 2017 – The Women’s Health Caucus, a bipartisan, bicameral legislative group supporting women’s health issues, introduced the Pennsylvania Agenda for Women’s Health in a press conference on Tuesday, Dec. 12. The agenda is a package of bills...
Schwank Hosting Pennsylvania Inspector General Kick Off Event
Reading, December 11, 2017 State Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) is hosting a press conference with State Inspector General Bruce Beemer to heighten public awareness of welfare fraud and announce a new enforcement initiative. “Unfortunately, welfare fraud is...
Legislators Announce Agenda for Women’s Health
HARRISBURG, December 8, 2017 – The Women’s Health Caucus, a bipartisan, bicameral legislative group supporting women’s health issues, will introduce the Pennsylvania Agenda for Women’s Health in a press conference on Tuesday, Dec. 12. The agenda is a package of bills...
Schwank Thrilled about Industrial Hemp Program Expansion
Reading, December 7, 2017 − The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture recently expanded the industrial hemp program, which allows hemp to be grown for research purposes. Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) spearheaded the legislation that legalized the growing of...
Senator Schwank Remarks on NDA Ban for Sexual Harassment Settlements
Schwank to Tour Hazardous Site Cleanup
Reading, November 15, 2017 State Sen. Judy Schwank will review cleanup efforts in Ruscombmanor Township Thursday morning. The cleanup is the result of state actions after a township resident found lead battery casings and residue on a private lane. The project...
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Schwank Announces Three Berks Municipalities Approved for State Grants
Harrisburg, November 14, 2017 − Three Berks County municipalities will receive a total of $1.3 million in new state investments for their ongoing efforts to improve recreation services and transportation along 5th Street Highway. Sen. Judy Schwank today said the...
Senator Schwank Introduces NDA Ban for Sexual Harassment Settlements
Harrisburg, November 13, 2017 − Sen. Judy Schwank will introduce legislation that will ensure victims of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct are not silenced by a non-disclosure agreement. “Non-disclosure agreements can make it easier for serial...
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...