Senator Schwank Applauds Agricultural Innovation Grant Funding for Berks County

Reading, PA — August 12, 2026 — Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced $9.7 million in Agricultural Innovation Grant Program funding for 97 projects, including $407,580 in funding for four Berks County projects. The Agricultural Innovation Grant...

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Senator Schwank Announces $4.75 Million in Funding for Berks County Projects

Reading, PA — July 16, 2026 — Today, Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) announced $4.75 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant funding for four projects in the 11th Senatorial District. RACP is a state grant program administered by the Office of the Budget...

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Senate Democrats Highlight Housing Legislation to Deliver Safe, Affordable Housing to Every Pennsylvanian

HARRISBURG, PA − June 24, 2026 − Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucusgathered in the Main Capitol Rotunda today to champion bills, initiatives, and investments that will bring down the cost of housing for Pennsylvanians and empower renters. “As...

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Lawmakers and Advocates Call for Enactment of Legislation to Protect Manufactured Home Communities

HARRISBURG, PA — June 9, 2026 — Pennsylvania lawmakers joined advocates and manufactured home residents today to voice support for legislation that would protect homeowners from steep land-lot rent increases. Across the country, manufactured home communities are...

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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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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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Schwank: Local Municipalities Awarded State Grants to Improve Greenways

READING, Nov. 28, 2012 — State Sen. Judy Schwank announced today that several Berks County municipalities have been awarded state grants toward improvement projects in local parks and greenways. “Our local parks and green spaces are precious community resources, so...

Schwank: Task Force Report a ‘Blueprint’ for Improving Child Protection Laws

READING, Nov. 27, 2012 — State Sen. Judy Schwank applauded the work of the Task Force on Child Protection, which today released its report detailing recommendations for improving Pennsylvania’s laws regarding child abuse. “This is a very important report that offers a...

Schwank to Seniors: Beware of Property Tax/Rent Rebate Scams

READING, Nov. 9, 2012 — State Sen. Judy Schwank is cautioning all seniors to be vigilant of organizations requesting payment for completing the state Property Tax and Rent Rebate application. “Many seniors have alerted us to potential scams and moneymaking schemes...

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Senator Schwank Applauds Agricultural Innovation Grant Funding for Berks County

Senator Schwank Announces $4.75 Million in Funding for Berks County Projects

Senate Democrats Highlight Housing Legislation to Deliver Safe, Affordable Housing to Every Pennsylvanian

Lawmakers and Advocates Call for Enactment of Legislation to Protect Manufactured Home Communities

ARE YOU READY TO VOTE IN 2026?

How Can I Help You?

Birth/Death Certificates

Driver/Vehicle Services

Employment Assistance

Heating Assistance / LIHEAP

Online Notary Application

PA “Do Not Call” Link

PA Tax Forms

Property Tax & Rent Rebate

Voter Registration

Contact Me

2026-27 State Budget

Vote 2026

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Affordability Action Plan

Latest News

Schwank: Local Municipalities Awarded State Grants to Improve Greenways

Schwank: Task Force Report a ‘Blueprint’ for Improving Child Protection Laws

Schwank to Seniors: Beware of Property Tax/Rent Rebate Scams

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