Senator Judy Schwank

Senate Democrats Introduce Pennsylvania Food Bank and Hunger Relief Grant Program to Fight Hunger Amid SNAP Funding Freeze

HARRISBURG, PA − October 28, 2025 − Today, Senate Democrats held a press event to introduce the Pennsylvania Food Bank and Hunger Relief Grant Program, legislation that will allocate $50 million from the Rainy Day Fund for the Department of Agriculture to send to...
Senator Judy Schwank

Schwank Applauds Victim Assistance Funding for Safe Berks

Reading, PA — September 9, 2025 — Today, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency award $1.136 million in Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant funding to Safe Berks. VOCA, established in 1984 at the federal level, created the Crime Victims...
Berkshire Mall

Sen. Schwank Calls on Berkshire Mall Owner to Invest in Property or Sell It

Reading, PA – August 5, 2025 – State Sen. Judy Schwank has sent a formal letter to the owner of the Berkshire Mall requesting an update on the condition of the property and their long-term plans for the site. Since Namdar Realty Group purchased the mall in 2020, the...
DCED Secretary Rick Siger and Sen. Judy Schwank Visit East Penn Manufacturing

DCED Secretary Rick Siger and Sen. Judy Schwank Visit East Penn Manufacturing

Reading, PA — August 1, 2025 — This week, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Sec. Rick Siger joined state Sen. Judy Schwank for a tour and meeting with leaders at East Penn Manufacturing in Lyons Station, Berks County. Siger and Schwank...

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Women’s Suffrage

Sen. Judy Schwank unveils a booklet in honor of the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage. The booklet, “100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage,” contains 15 biographies of prominent suffragists from Pennsylvania. Download booklet →

Spotted Lanternfly

I know many of you are facing an onslaught of spotted lanternflies. Click here to find information we have provided in e-newsletters and social media.

Distinguished Women of PA

Inside this book you will find pages filled with the stories of women from Pennsylvania who have made a big impact on the world. They were once kids just like you. They played outside, helped their parents around the house and worked hard to learn about the world around them.

Real ID Webinar

Real ID

I am proud to be partnering with PennDOT to host a REAL ID webinar on April 7 at 12:30 PM! During this webinar, we’ll be explaining what a REAL ID is, why you may want one, and how you can get one before the May 7 REAL ID Enforcement date.

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