Grants

Sen. Schwank Announces $4.21 Million in State Grants for Berks County Projects

Reading, PA — December 18, 2025 — Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) today announced that 14 projects in the 11th Senatorial District have received a total of $4.21 million in Local Share Account-Statewide grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and...
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Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Hosts Hearing Regarding Solutions for Addressing Housing Affordability

READING, PA − December 17, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine the affordability of housing within the Commonwealth.  “Rising rents are making it harder for families to pursue the dream of homeownership,...
Lifecycle Wellness and Birth Center

Women’s Health Caucus Co-Chairs Respond to Lifecycle Wellness and Birth Center Closure

Bryn Mawr, PA − November 21, 2025 – After 47 years of service to the Greater Philadelphia area, Lifecycle Wellness and Birth Center announced that they will be closing their doors in 2026. The Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus Co-Chairs—Senator Amanda Cappelletti...
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Schwank Applauds Inclusion of Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit in State Budget

Harrisburg, PA — November 12, 2025 — The 2025-26 state budget establishes the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit, a program developed through bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) to provide tax relief for working families. Schwank and Sen....

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Women’s Suffrage

Sen. Judy Schwank unveils a booklet in honor of the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage. The booklet, “100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage,” contains 15 biographies of prominent suffragists from Pennsylvania. Download booklet →

Spotted Lanternfly

I know many of you are facing an onslaught of spotted lanternflies. Click here to find information we have provided in e-newsletters and social media.

Distinguished Women of PA

Inside this book you will find pages filled with the stories of women from Pennsylvania who have made a big impact on the world. They were once kids just like you. They played outside, helped their parents around the house and worked hard to learn about the world around them.

Real ID Webinar

Real ID

I am proud to be partnering with PennDOT to host a REAL ID webinar on April 7 at 12:30 PM! During this webinar, we’ll be explaining what a REAL ID is, why you may want one, and how you can get one before the May 7 REAL ID Enforcement date.

Latest News

National Agriculture Day Essay Contest

Reading, January 18, 2018 – 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...

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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....

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