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Senator Judy Schwank

Senator Judy Schwank Celebrates $800,000 State Investment in Friend, Inc.’s New Food Pantry and Community Services Center in Kutztown

Kutztown, PA — October 9, 2026 — Senator Judy Schwank joined Friend, Inc. Community Services and the Greater Berks Development Fund to celebrate the organization’s new permanent home in Kutztown and highlight the $800,000 in Local Share Account grant funding that is...
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Senator Judy Schwank

Senate Democratic Policy Committee Hearing on Addressing Today’s Challenges in Agriculture and Farming

HARRISBURG, PA − October 6, 2026 − Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) hosted a policy hearing on addressing today’s challenges in agriculture and farming, alongside co-hosts Senator Judy Schwank (D-11) and Senator James Malone (D-36). This...
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State Senator Judy Schwank

Pennsylvania Senators, Advocates, Rally in Harrisburg for Access to Contraceptives

Harrisburg, PA − September 28, 2026 – This morning, Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17, Montgomery/Delaware), Senator Maria Collett (D-12, Montgomery), and Senator Judy Schwank (D-11, Berks), rallied with First Lady Lori Shapiro, Pennsylvania House colleagues,...
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State Senator Judy Schwank

Senator Schwank Delivers Over $6.6 Million for Local Projects

Reading, PA — September 15, 2026 — Today, Sen. Judy Schwank (D‑Berks) announced $6,680,028 in grant funding for 24 projects in Berks County through the Local Share Account‑Statewide Program. The LSA program was established by the Pennsylvania Horse Development and...
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2026-27 State Budget

2026-27 State Budget

For the 4th year in a row, we’re delivering a budget that is cutting taxes, funding education, making our communities safer, and putting more money in people’s pockets.
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Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

The commonwealth’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program is considered a lifeline for the Pennsylvania renters and homeowners who need it most, and its expansion will affect hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians, including thousands who are newly eligible.
Affordability Action Plan

Affordability Action Plan

Senate Democrats introduce Affordability Action Plan, which highlights legislation and budget items meant to support working families weathering President Trump’s affordability crisis.

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$ 300 Million Education Common Core Mandate Threatens Graduation

Harrisburg, May 13, 2013 – A new unfunded education mandate now being quietly pursued by the Corbett administration will soon saddle school districts with a $ 300 million expense and threaten graduation for thousands of students across Pennsylvania, Senate Democrats said today at a Capitol news conference.

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Schwank Named to New Special Education Funding Panel

HARRISBURG, May 8, 2013 – Mapping the future of special education funding in Pennsylvania will not happen without the input of state Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks). Schwank has been appointed to the newly created 15-member Special Education Funding Commission by...

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