Sen. Schwank Issues Statement on Reversal of Roe V. Wade

Reading June 24, 2022 − The following is a statement from state Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11th) condemning today’s reversal of Roe V. Wade.

“Today’s ruling is a severe blow to women across the country. A crucial right that has allowed women to make their own health care decisions has been stripped away. While abortion is still legal in Pennsylvania, we will see a renewed effort to ban or restrict abortion in the state legislature. Already, we have seen a constitutional amendment floated as an option to circumvent a potential veto. Make no mistake, this decision endangers the future of reproductive rights in Pennsylvania and for millions of Americans throughout the country.”

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Schwank, Gillen to Unveil Highway Signs Honoring Veterans

Reading, May 24, 2018  On Tuesday, May 29, State Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) and Rep. Mark Gillen (R-Berks) will unveil three new highway signs on Route 176 in Berks County. The signs are the result of a road-naming bill that renamed Route 176 in Berks in honor of veterans. Berks County’s inclusion in the bill was the result of the joint legislative efforts of Schwank and Gillen.

Under the legislation, which was signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf in February, separate sections of the Morgantown Expressway between its intersections with Route 422 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike would be marked to recognize veterans of the Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf War and the Iraq and Afghanistan War, respectively.

“We must always remember what veterans have done for us, and this is one way we’ll preserve our gratitude,” Schwank said. “This legislation was brought to life by local veterans who wanted a way to honor their brothers-and sisters-in-arm.”

At Tuesday’s event, several veterans will speak about what the signs mean to them.

What: Press Conference unveiling highway signs

Who: Sen. Schwank, Rep. Gillen, local veterans

Where: PennDOT work shed near Hafer Equipment Ltd, 34 Angstadt Lane, Birdsboro

Parking: Available at Schuylkill River Trail entrance

When: May 29, 10 a.m.

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