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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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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Pennsylvania Senate Approves Bill to Name Penn Street Bridge in Honor of Fallen Reading Police Officer Scott A. Wertz

Harrisburg − October 4, 2023 − Today, the Pennsylvania Senate advanced Senate Bill 621, which designates the Penn Street Bridge as the Police Officer Scott A. Wertz Memorial Bridge. Wertz dedicated 20 years of his life to public service and law enforcement. A...

Schwank, Cepeda-Freytiz and SAFE Berks to Host Domestic Violence Awareness Month Event

Reading − October 2, 2023 − Sen. Judy Schwank, Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, and SAFE Berks will host United Against Abuse: A Domestic Violence Panel Discussion on Tuesday, October 10, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Reading Area Community College Miller Center...

Senator Schwank Issues Statement on FEMA Major Disaster Declaration Denial

Reading — September 28, 2023 — Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) has issued the following statement in response to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's denial of Pennsylvania's request for a Major Disaster Declaration relating to the storm and flooding on July 9, 2023....

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Senator Schwank Delivers Over $6.6 Million for Local Projects

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

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

Pennsylvania Senate Approves Bill to Name Penn Street Bridge in Honor of Fallen Reading Police Officer Scott A. Wertz

Schwank, Cepeda-Freytiz and SAFE Berks to Host Domestic Violence Awareness Month Event

Senator Schwank Issues Statement on FEMA Major Disaster Declaration Denial

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