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 and Caltagirone: Local Arts Programs Awarded State Grants

READING, Sept. 10, 2012 — Nearly two dozen Berks County arts programs have received state funding, according to state Sen. Judy Schwank and state Rep. Tom Caltagirone. “The arts are an important part of any community. They provide entertainment, creative expression,...

Schwank Reminds Families to Enroll in PA 529 Under Current Credit Prices

READING, Aug. 24, 2012—State Sen. Judy Schwank is reminding parents, grandparents, and students that there is still time to save for college at last year’s credit prices in the Pennsylvania 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan (GSP). After Aug. 31, GSP credit prices will rise...

Schwank: 243 Acres of Farmland Preserved in Berks County

HARRISBURG, Aug. 23, 2012 — An additional 243 acres of Berks County farmland will be preserved through the purchase of conservation easements valued at $607,000 dollars that were approved today by the Pennsylvania Agricultural Land Preservation Board, according to...

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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

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2026-27 State Budget

Vote 2026

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Affordability Action Plan

Latest News

Schwank and Caltagirone: Local Arts Programs Awarded State Grants

Schwank Reminds Families to Enroll in PA 529 Under Current Credit Prices

Schwank: 243 Acres of Farmland Preserved in Berks County

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