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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...
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...
Senator Schwank Honors Albert Boscov on the Senate Floor
Schwank Hosting Opioid Addiction Awareness Event
Reading, February 23, 2017 – State Sen. Judy Schwank is hosting an opioid addiction awareness event from 7 to 9 p.m. on March 16 at the Governor Mifflin Intermediate School in Shillington. The event, Coping with Opioid Addiction: Real Life Experiences, is geared...
Schwank Introduces Bill to Provide Equitable State Police Coverage for Municipalities Without Police
HARRISBURG, February 15, 2017 – Today Sen. Judy Schwank proposed a bill to ensure state police have sufficient resources to provide public safety services. Schwank (D-Berks) said Senate Bill 382 would offset funds the state provides to municipalities from motor...
Sen. Judy Schwank :: 2017 Budget Reaction Interview
Black History Month :: Pennsylvania Report February 2017
Senate Democrats Call for Special Session on Property Tax Relief or Elimination
Harrisburg – February 1, 2017 – State Senate Democrats said that Gov. Tom Wolf should call a special session of the General Assembly to ensure that legislation that results in significant property tax relief or total elimination is passed and signed into law this session.
Bartolotta, Schwank Reintroduce Postpartum Depression Proposal
HARRISBURG, February 1, 2017 – Senators Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and Judy Schwank (D-11) reintroduced legislation today that would extend early intervention services to newborn and infant children of mothers affected by postpartum depression (PPD). Pennsylvania has a...
Sen. Judy Schwank :: Black History Month CPAAM
National Agriculture Day Essay Contest
Reading, January 25, 2017 – State Sen. Judy Schwank, Berks Country and the Berks Agricultural Resource Network invite Berks County students to share their thoughts about farming in an essay and video contest celebrating National Ag Day. The day reminds people where...
Pennsylvania Report February 2017 :: PA Farm Show
Schwank and Lt. Governor Mike Stack to Host Seminar on Dealing with Criminal Records
Reading, January 18, 2017 Sen. Judy Schwank is hosting an informational seminar on pardons, expungements and the new Limited Access processes on Saturday, Jan. 28, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Muhlenberg Township municipal building at 210 George Street.
Schwank to Chair Public Health & Welfare, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committees
Reading, December 29, 2016 Sen. Judy Schwank will serve as the Democratic Chair of the Senate Public Health & Welfare Committee, as well as continue her post as the Democratic Chair of the Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, Sen. Jay Costa...