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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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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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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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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Schwank, Caltagirone: Reading Crime Summit Planned for January

READING, Dec. 10, 2012 - State Sen. Judy Schwank and Rep. Thomas Caltagirone announced today that the governor will join state and local officials to hold a crime summit in January in Reading. Schwank and Caltagirone made the comments after a meeting with city and...

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...

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

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

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

Senator Schwank Delivers Over $6.6 Million for Local Projects

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, Caltagirone: Reading Crime Summit Planned for January

Schwank: Local Municipalities Awarded State Grants to Improve Greenways

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

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