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September 20, 2023: Sen. Judy Schwank and the PA Legislative Hunger Caucus held a news conference adjacent to the Capitol Hunger Garden today to mark Hunger Awareness Month.

September 20, 2023: Sen. Judy Schwank and the PA Legislative Hunger Caucus held a news conference adjacent to the Capitol Hunger Garden today to mark Hunger Awareness Month.

September 20, 2023: Sen. Judy Schwank and the PA Legislative Hunger Caucus held a news conference adjacent to the Capitol Hunger Garden today to mark Hunger Awareness Month.

August 24, 2023:

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August 11, 2023: Senator Schwank joins Gov. Shapiro in Reading to talk about free breakfasts for students and increased education funding.

August 11, 2023: Senator Schwank joins Gov. Shapiro in Reading to talk about free breakfasts for students and increased education funding.

August 11, 2023: Senator Schwank joins Gov. Shapiro in Reading to talk about free breakfasts for students and increased education funding.

August 11, 2023: Senator Schwank joins Gov. Shapiro in Reading to talk about free breakfasts for students and increased education funding.

August 11, 2023: Senator Schwank joins Gov. Shapiro in Reading to talk about free breakfasts for students and increased education funding.

August 11, 2023: Senator Schwank joins Gov. Shapiro in Reading to talk about free breakfasts for students and increased education funding.

August 9, 2023: Sen. Schwank joined House and Senate colleagues for a joint Agriculture Committee meeting today in Pennsylvania Furnace (Ferguson Township, Centre County). As part of Penn State’s annual Ag Progress Days, the committee discussed the Farm Bill pending in the U.S. Congress with U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson, chair of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee.

August 9, 2023: Sen. Schwank joined House and Senate colleagues for a joint Agriculture Committee meeting today in Pennsylvania Furnace (Ferguson Township, Centre County). As part of Penn State’s annual Ag Progress Days, the committee discussed the Farm Bill pending in the U.S. Congress with U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson, chair of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee.

August 9, 2023: Sen. Schwank joined House and Senate colleagues for a joint Agriculture Committee meeting today in Pennsylvania Furnace (Ferguson Township, Centre County). As part of Penn State’s annual Ag Progress Days, the committee discussed the Farm Bill pending in the U.S. Congress with U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson, chair of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee.

June 6, 2023: Sen. Schwank today participated in a rally in the Rotunda to support state action to assess and improve the child care workforce in Pennsylvania.

June 6, 2023: Sen. Schwank today participated in a rally in the Rotunda to support state action to assess and improve the child care workforce in Pennsylvania.

April 26, 2023 — Senator Schwank joins colleagues and advocacy groups rallied to support SB 393, SB 394, and both House companion bills at the Capitol Plaza Fountain.

April 26, 2023 — Senator Schwank joins colleagues and advocacy groups rallied to support SB 393, SB 394, and both House companion bills at the Capitol Plaza Fountain.

January 12, 2023: Senator Schwank hosts an Expungement and Pardon Clinic.

January 12, 2023: Senator Schwank hosts an Expungement and Pardon Clinic.

January 12, 2023: Senator Schwank hosts an Expungement and Pardon Clinic.

January 12, 2023: Senator Schwank hosts an Expungement and Pardon Clinic.

October 2022: Senator Schwank attends the Schuylkill Valley Community Library open house and room dedication ceremony.

October 12, 2022: Senator Schwank attends the Casa de la Amistad Ribbon Cutting. At the event, Schwank announced a $250,000 grant to support programming at this wonderful new facility!

October 2022: Early Beginnings LLC earned Star 4 status, the highest achievement under Pennsylvania’s Keystone STAR program. Senator Schwank attended the celebration along with Mayor Eddie Moran and state Rep. Manny Guzman and presented the staff with a citation from the Senate of Pennsylvania.

September 1, 2022: September is recognized each year as Hunger Action Month. This year, I helped kick off Hunger Action Month at the Capitol Hunger Garden, which grows fruits and vegetables that are donated to people in need.

September 2022: Senator Schwank visited Woodland Academy of Early Learning in Leesport to see their center and meet with the staff.

September 2022: In early September, nearly 700 nursing home workers in Pennsylvania went on strike. This included workers at Fairlane Gardens in Exeter Township.

September 2022: This month Habitat for Humanity of Berks County officially broke ground on the Miltimore Street project. The project will construct 11 new homes for moderate-income families and will transform a neighborhood.

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May 19, 2022: Senator Judy Schwank hosts a Veterans' Expo. This event included information booths, free lunch, and a keynote address by Brigadier General Maureen Weigl, PA Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans Affairs.

May 19, 2022: Senator Judy Schwank hosts a Veterans' Expo. This event included information booths, free lunch, and a keynote address by Brigadier General Maureen Weigl, PA Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans Affairs.

May 19, 2022: Senator Judy Schwank hosts a Veterans' Expo. This event included information booths, free lunch, and a keynote address by Brigadier General Maureen Weigl, PA Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans Affairs.

May 19, 2022: Senator Judy Schwank hosts a Veterans' Expo. This event included information booths, free lunch, and a keynote address by Brigadier General Maureen Weigl, PA Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans Affairs.

May 19, 2022: Senator Judy Schwank hosts a Veterans' Expo. This event included information booths, free lunch, and a keynote address by Brigadier General Maureen Weigl, PA Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans Affairs.

April 2022: Senator Schwank attended the Berks4Peace Walk organized by Edna Garcia-Dipini of RIZE and a variety of other community groups.

April 2022: Senator Schwank attends ByHeart ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebrated its successful FDA registration.

April 21, 2022: Senator Schwank speaks at Kutztown University to announce $100,000 in state grant funding for the Keith Haring Fitness Park! This one-of-a-kind fitness park will be located in Kutztown, the former home of the legendary pop artist Keith Haring.

April 2022: Senator Schwank visits another wonderful child care facility in my district: Learning Ladder Academy in Wyomissing.

April 13, 2022: Senator Judy Schwank speaks at the Toddlers to Tassels: A Rally to Fully & Fairly Fund Education.

April 13, 2022: Senator Judy Schwank speaks at the Toddlers to Tassels: A Rally to Fully & Fairly Fund Education.

April 6, 2022: Senator Schwank hosted the group of local students participating in this year’s Model Senate in Harrisburg for a day

March 30, 2022: Students from the Reading and Muhlenberg School districts that participated in the Junior League of Reading’s Young Women’s Summit came to the Capitol and were introduced before the Pennsylvania Senate.

March 22, 2022: As a part of Read Across America and National Reading Month, Senator Schwank visited 16th and Haak Elementary School of the Reading School District.

March 2022: Senator Schwank visits visit Clare of Assisi House. Clare of Assisi House is a commendable organization that provides transitional residential living in Berks County to non-violent women who have a history of domestic violence and/or substance abuse at the point of release from prison.

March 2022: Senator Schwank visits the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences to talk to a group of students preparing to enter the medical profession.

February 2022: Senator Schwank hosts annual model senate program.

January 11, 2022: Senator Judy Schwank attends the 2022 Farm Show.

February 8, 2022: Gov. Wolf's final budget address.

February 16, 2022: Senator Schwank participates in the Real Church Shoe Giveaway.

February 2022: Senators Schwank and Argall present Mays Sandwich Shop in West Lawn with a Pennsylvania Senate citation.

February 2022: Senator Schwank attends the grand opening of the Great American Creamery located on Penn Street in Reading!

January 11, 2022: Senator Judy Schwank attends the 2022 Farm Show.

January 11, 2022: Senator Judy Schwank attends the 2022 Farm Show.

January 11, 2022: Senator Judy Schwank attends the 2022 Farm Show.

January 11, 2022: Senator Judy Schwank attends the 2022 Farm Show.

January 11, 2022: Senator Judy Schwank attends the 2022 Farm Show.

November 10, 2021: Reading Area Community College (RACC) celebrated its 50th anniversary on November 10th at the DoubleTree in Reading.

November 2021: Veterans Day Celebration in Brandywine School District

November 2, 2021: Senator Schwank was joined by Nikki Schnovel from Berks Connections / Pretrial Services (BCPS), Berks County District Attorney John Adams and Secretary of the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons Brandon Flood to announce the beginning of the Pardon Project of Berks County.

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September 2021: Senator Schwank attends a memorial was held to honor all the police and firefighters who ran into harm’s way and gave their lives trying to save people.

September 2021: Schuylkill River Greenways held a ribbon-cutting ceremony

September 2021: Senator Schwank takes tour of the Literacy Council of Reading-Berks.

September 2021: Senator Schwank takes tour of the Literacy Council of Reading-Berks.

September 2021: Berks Encore’s Senior Expo

September 2021: Berks Encore’s Senior Expo

September 2021: Senator Schwank attends a memorial was held to honor all the police and firefighters who ran into harm’s way and gave their lives trying to save people.

August 2021: joined Russell Redding, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, for two events that highlight achievements we’ve made recently. The first was to celebrate the passage of a law that will make Pennsylvania’s dairy industry more competitive. The legislation permits Pennsylvania milk producers to use a “best by” date rather than a “sell by” date, which was one of the recommendations made to the Agriculture Committee by the Dairy Future Commission. This seemingly small change will help boost Pennsylvania milk sales. I’m confident my colleagues and I will be able to enact some of the other recommendations made by the Dairy Future Commission, which was created by the 2019 Farm Bill.

August 17, 2021: Senator Schwank hosts #OptInPA Press Conference at Drexel University College of Medicine

August 17, 2021: Senator Schwank hosts #OptInPA Press Conference at Drexel University College of Medicine

August 17, 2021: Senator Schwank hosts #OptInPA Press Conference at Drexel University College of Medicine

July 2021: Governor Wolf and Senator Schwank visit the YMCA of Reading and Berks County to highlight investments in early childhood education, which have steadily grown over the past six years.

July 20, 2021: Senator Schwank speaks at PASSHE Event.

July 2021: Governor Wolf and Senator Schwank visit the YMCA of Reading and Berks County to highlight investments in early childhood education, which have steadily grown over the past six years.

July 18, 2021: Senator Schwank participated in Pennsylvania’s fourth annual Urban Agriculture Week!

July 2021: Senator Schwank met with small business owners from West Reading to hear about the challenges they are facing as they recover from the effects of the pandemic.

June 14, 2021: Sen. Judy Schwank attends Be the Voice for PA Pup Rally calling for all Pennsylvanians who care for dogs and their wellbeing to support Senate Bill 232 and House Bill 526.

June 14, 2021: Sen. Judy Schwank attends Be the Voice for PA Pup Rally calling for all Pennsylvanians who care for dogs and their wellbeing to support Senate Bill 232 and House Bill 526.

June 14, 2021: Sen. Judy Schwank attends Be the Voice for PA Pup Rally calling for all Pennsylvanians who care for dogs and their wellbeing to support Senate Bill 232 and House Bill 526.

February 13, 2020: Senator Schwank hosts Constituents for Coffee at the Shillington Farmers Market.

February 13, 2020: Senator Schwank hosts Constituents for Coffee at the Shillington Farmers Market.

February 13, 2020: Senator Schwank hosts Constituents for Coffee at the Shillington Farmers Market.

January 8, 2020: Senator Judy Schwank attends the 104th Farm Show.

January 8, 2020: Senator Judy Schwank attends the 104th Farm Show.

January 8, 2020: Senator Judy Schwank attends the 104th Farm Show.

January 8, 2020: Senator Judy Schwank attends the 104th Farm Show.

July 8, 2019: Senator Schwank applauds Gov. Tom Wolf as he signs law giving Pennsylvania Colleges, Universities a year To develop online sex assault reporting systems.

July 8, 2019: Senator Schwank applauds Gov. Tom Wolf as he signs law giving Pennsylvania Colleges, Universities a year To develop online sex assault reporting systems.

July 8, 2019: Senator Schwank applauds Gov. Tom Wolf as he signs law giving Pennsylvania Colleges, Universities a year To develop online sex assault reporting systems.

July 2, 2019: Senator Schwank takes a tour of Kutztown.

July 2, 2019: Senator Schwank takes a tour of Kutztown.

July 2, 2019: Senator Schwank takes a tour of Kutztown.

July 2, 2019: Senator Schwank takes a tour of Kutztown.

June 26, 2019: Senator Schwank joins Unchained At Last at their Chain-In to protest child marriage in the United States Rally

June 24, 2019: Senator Schwank joins colleagues in marking the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage.

June 24, 2019: Senator Schwank joins colleagues in marking the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage.

June 24, 2019: Senator Schwank joins colleagues in marking the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage.

May 17, 2019: State Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) held a press conference at Reading Hospital – Tower Health’s campus to announce pending legislation that addresses school vaccinations. The bill would require completion of a standardized form for requesting exemptions from vaccination requirements for school-age children and require a consultation with a physician before any exemptions are approved.

May 17, 2019: State Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) held a press conference at Reading Hospital – Tower Health’s campus to announce pending legislation that addresses school vaccinations. The bill would require completion of a standardized form for requesting exemptions from vaccination requirements for school-age children and require a consultation with a physician before any exemptions are approved.

May 7, 2019: Senator Schwank speaks at a rally in honor of PA Coalition Against Rape and PA Coalition Against Domestic Violence Advocacy Day.

April 8, 2019: Sen. Schwank speaks at Equal Pay Rally to highlight the pay disparities among men and women in the state, largely due to the fact that Pennsylvania has not updated its Equal Pay Act since 1959.

April 4, 2019: Senator Schwank hosts an event in remembrance for the 51st anniversary of Dr. King’s assassination and marks the beginning of Pennsylvania Senate Democrats call for 30 days of action to combat poverty and economic insecurity in the Commonwealth.

April 4, 2019: Senator Schwank hosts an event in remembrance for the 51st anniversary of Dr. King’s assassination and marks the beginning of Pennsylvania Senate Democrats call for 30 days of action to combat poverty and economic insecurity in the Commonwealth.

March 19, 2019: Sen. Schwank with FFA students from Kutztown School District.

March 19, 2019: Senator Schwank participates in the Citizens’ Rally for Safety over Sunoco held in the Capitol Rotunda.

March 19, 2019: Senator Schwank participates in the Citizens’ Rally for Safety over Sunoco held in the Capitol Rotunda.

March 19, 2019: Senator Schwank participates in the Citizens’ Rally for Safety over Sunoco held in the Capitol Rotunda.

March 18, 2019: Sen. Schwank met today in the Senate chamber with students from Antietam Middle Senior High School in Berks County.

March 18, 2019: Sen. Schwank met today in the Senate chamber with students from Antietam Middle Senior High School in Berks County.

December 12, 2018: State Sen. Judy Schwank and State Rep. Mark Rozzi host a free Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment event

December 12, 2018: State Sen. Judy Schwank and State Rep. Mark Rozzi host a free Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment event

December 12, 2018: State Sen. Judy Schwank and State Rep. Mark Rozzi host a free Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment event

November 13, 2018: Governor Tom Wolf signs Senate Bill 919 - Domestic Violence in Public Housing Emergency Relocation.

November 13, 2018: Governor Tom Wolf signs Senate Bill 919 - Domestic Violence in Public Housing Emergency Relocation.

November 9, 2018: I had the honor of presenting certificates to veterans at the Lutheran Home at Topton's Veterans Day Ceremony.

November 2018: I had the privilege of presenting Berks Community Health Center CEO Mary Kargbo with a senate certificate at the grand opening of their new location.

October 19, 2018: I had the great opportunity to greet Muhlenberg Elementary Center students as they walked into school. We were invited by Principal Krista Venza. She and her staff at the MEC have made it their mission to make students feel welcomed. Mike Toledo, the executive director of the Daniel Torres Hispanic Center, joined me and we spent an hour high-fiving students and wishing them a good day – all while wearing Word of the Week (WOW) capes.

October 19, 2018: I had the great opportunity to greet Muhlenberg Elementary Center students as they walked into school. We were invited by Principal Krista Venza. She and her staff at the MEC have made it their mission to make students feel welcomed. Mike Toledo, the executive director of the Daniel Torres Hispanic Center, joined me and we spent an hour high-fiving students and wishing them a good day – all while wearing Word of the Week (WOW) capes.

October 1, 2018 – Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children (PPC) today presented Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) with its annual “Be Someone for Kids” award in recognition of her work to enact public policies that benefit the commonwealth’s children.

October 1, 2018 – Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children (PPC) today presented Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) with its annual “Be Someone for Kids” award in recognition of her work to enact public policies that benefit the commonwealth’s children.

October 1, 2018 – Senator Judy Schwank joins the PA Coalition Against Domestic Violence to honor those who lost their lives to domestic violence in 2017.

October 1, 2018 – Senator Judy Schwank joins the PA Coalition Against Domestic Violence to honor those who lost their lives to domestic violence in 2017.

September 25, 2018: Senator Judy Schwank participates in a press conference to raise awareness for his Senate Bill 1219, which aims to close loopholes that allows for child marriage to occur in Pennsylvania.

September 5, 2018: State Senator Judy Schwank hosted a free Aging Parent Conference on at the McGlinn Conference Center.

September 5, 2018: State Senator Judy Schwank hosted a free Aging Parent Conference on at the McGlinn Conference Center.

September 5, 2018: State Senator Judy Schwank hosted a free Aging Parent Conference on at the McGlinn Conference Center.

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October 2017: Senator Schwank tours the Wistar Institute to learn about the work they do.

October 2017: Senator Schwank meets with the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Interim Chancellor Dr. Karen Whitney to discuss the state and future of higher education.

October 2017: Senator Schwank attends the ribbon cutting for Perdue Agribusiness’ new soybean processing plant. The state of the art facility will undoubtedly help our Berks farmers by providing them with another processing option and lower costs because their beans won’t need to be trucked out of state.

September 2017: Senator Schwank participated in the Berks County Medical Society’s Physician Advocacy Academy.

September 2017: For the sixth year, Senator Schwank and her staff manned a booth at the Oley Fair. It was a wonderful opportunity to see old friends, and to hear about community issues from those who are experiencing them.

Senator Schwank met with Frank Mongiello when he visited a Senate Health & Human Services Committee meeting to lend his support to House Bill 45, the “Right-to-Try Act.”

This summer I have been fortunate to have five dedicated, hard-working young people interning in my office.

Senator Schwank attended a Teachers in the Parks rally to celebrate the more than $100,000 in educational grants to support summer learning program’s initiatives.

Senator Schwank attended a Teachers in the Parks rally to celebrate the more than $100,000 in educational grants to support summer learning program’s initiatives.

August 31, 2016: Senator Schwank welcomed Burkholder's Farm Market and the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, at an initiative event to increase the availability of fresh produce in the city and increase the redemption rates for the FMNP in Pennsylvania.

June 23, 2016: What better way to spend a few minutes in the Capitol than to play a life size game of Chutes and Ladders with some beautiful little ones? We were visited in the Capitol a few weeks ago by Mom’s for Pre-K, as part of our focus and discussion around the importance of early childhood education. We know that when we invest in children, they succeed. Nothing could be more important than helping our kids reach their dreams and achieve their full potential! And that’s just what this life size Chutes and Ladders game was there to show us – how quality, affordable early learning helps children win. I was thrilled to play the game with six-year-old Gianna who was there to help us all learn firsthand what early childhood education means to her and her peers. Thanks for visiting Gianna!

March 30, 2016: Senator Schwank welcomed Special Keynote Speaker: Erin Andrew, Assistant Regional Director for Women's Business Development, US Small Business Administration to the first Annual "W.E.R.O.A.R: Women Entrepreneurs Relationships, Opportunities, Assistance, and Resources Summit."

March 4, 2016: Senator Schwank offered remarks at the PA Department of Health's event for the Naloxone Standing Order at Esterbrook Pharmacy in Reading.

December 3, 2015: Senator Schwank hosted a town hall meeting and invited experts in the addiction and treatment field to address the heroin and opioid epidemic.

November 5, 2015: Senator Schwank hosted the AAA Driver Improvement Program which provides safe driving instruction for mature drivers.

October 22, 2015: Senator Schwank invited Pennsylvania Physician General Dr. Rachel Levine to Berks County to speak about adolescent health to the Berks Teens Matter Committee.

August 12, 2015: Senator Schwank visited constituents at their home in Hyde Park, Muhlenberg Township as part of a 3-day community outreach event.

July 8, 2015: Senator Schwank was selected as one of PA Association of Conservation Districts's (PACD) 2015 Legislator Leadership Award recipient. PACD awards this honor annually to a legislator whose outstanding efforts have helped further the activities and accomplishments of PACD and Pennsylvania's 66 conservation districts.

May 30, 2015: Senator Schwank cheered the participants of the Girls on the Run 5K event. Girls on the Run offers young women unique programming through a running club as well as life lessons that are age appropriate; helping them to effectively cope with the physical and mental changes that they experience.

May 29, 2015:Senator Schwank and Dairy Queen Owner Hamid Chaudry distributed free ice cream sandwiches and new books donated by the United Way at one of the Reading elementary schools.

May 7, 2015: Senator Schwank hosted an All About Youth expo at Reading High School.

May 1, 2015: Senator Schwank was a guest reader at a Morning Reading Club at the Reiffton School in Exeter Township.

April 20, 2015: Senator Schwank held an open house at her district office.

April 18, 2015: Senator Schwank participated in the Berks Women in Crisis: Walk For No More.

April 2, 2015: Senator Schwank hosted a town hall meeting in Centerport and invited the Public Utility Commission to talk about electric choice.

March 13, 2015: Senator Schwank participated in the Reading Chamber of Commerce's Young Leaders Conference at Penn State Berks. She was a mentor to high school young women across Berks County.

January 14, 2015: Senator Schwank congratulated Nicole Schieck, a Berks County elementary school teacher for being one of Farmers Insurance's recipients for their

January 30, 2015: Staff Sgt. Melvyn Mayo of Reading, his mother Wanda Colon, his sister Catrina Hogue, and Sen Schwank

January 30, 2015: Senator Folmer, Sgt. 1st Class Vinicios Occhiena, Staff Sgt. Melvyn Mayo, and Sen Schwank

February 2015: Sen. Schwank and Kenny Brightbill

December 04, 2014: Senator toured and attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Greater Berks Food Bank's new warehouse in Spring Township.

November 26, 2014: Senator Schwank congratulated Brandywine High School for receiving a $25,000 grant from State Farm's

October 11, 2014: Senator Schwank participated in Reading High School JROTC's annual cleanup of the neighborhood surrounding the high school.

September 18, 2014: I recently talked to 3rd and 4th graders at Owatin Creek Elementary about the importance of government. During my visit, I was privileged to meet 3rd grader Aliya Wise, who is the Miss Pennsylvania Jr., Preteen Queen Division 1. Aliya will be representing PA and Owatin at nationals in Disneyland this November.

September 18, 2014: I recently talked to 3rd and 4th graders at Owatin Creek Elementary about the importance of government. During my visit, I was privileged to meet 3rd grader Aliya Wise, who is the Miss Pennsylvania Jr., Preteen Queen Division 1. Aliya will be representing PA and Owatin at nationals in Disneyland this November.

August 22, 2014: In addition to several other child care center tours, Senator Schwank visited the Reading Hospital's Child Development Center.

August 16, 2014: As part of National Health Center Week, Senator Schwank recognized the significant contributions of the Berks Community Health Center in the community.

August 6, 2014: Senator Schwank at the ceremony where Governor Corbett signs House Bill 1424, which provides for Holocaust education in Pennsylvania schools.

August 1, 2014: Senator Schwank with Norma Aldino at Babies-N-Motion in Reading. Senator Schwank is touring and meeting with staff and parents at child care centers throughout Berks County. The purpose is to provide and improve services for children, providers, and families.

July 4, 2014: Senator Schwank and Police Chief Beihl at Wyomissing Borough to celebrate the Police Department's 100th Anniversary.

June 16, 2014: Senator Schwank at the groundbreaking of Enesys 4B Project with Enersys Chairman, President, and CEO John D. Craig. The project is expected to be completed in the Summer of 2015 and will bring 115 family-sustaining, new jobs to Berks County. Senator Schwank worked with local and state officials to help ensure that the company was able to move forward with the project in Berks County.

June 7, 2014: For her Silver Award Project for the Girl Scout Fleetwood Troop 11096, Ripley Price organized a Flag Disposal Ceremony held at the Maidencreek Park Pavilion.

May 8, 2014: Senator Schwank presented Senate certificates to 16 seniors from Reading High School and Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technology Center. Each student was recognized for their outstanding scholastic achievement and being named a recipient of a 2014 Reading High School Alumni Association Scholarship.

May 31, 2014: Fleetwood Fire Company's 100th Anniversary Ceremony.

April 25, 2014: Major Colin DeVault, Mindy McCormick, Senator Schwank, and Pat LaMarche at Berks Coalition to End Homelessness Annual Breakfast.

April 19, 2014: Senator Schwank and Reading Councilwoman Donna Reed at Reading Recreation Commission's Ribbon-Cutting at Baer Park.

April 8, 2014: Senator Schwank enjoyed hosting the young ladies who participated in the Junior League of Reading, Young Women's Summit.

April 5, 2014: Senator Schwank sponsored a community blood drive along with Miller-Keystone Blood Center at Tom Sturgis Pretzels in Shillington.

March 11, 2014: Senator Schwank greets each soldier from the 333rd Engineering Company from deployment in Afghanistan. The brave men and women conclude a nearly year-long deployment as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

March 7, 2014: The Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians (PAFP) chose Senator Schwank and Representative Baker as the recipients of their 2014 PAFP Legislator of the Year award. Senator Schwank received it in recognition of her leadership on advancing the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model through Senate Bill 1083.

January 8, 2014: Senator Schwank participated in the VIP Dairy Showmanship Contest at the 2014 Pennsylvania Farm Show.

December 2, 2013: Senator Schwank appeared with members of the Reading City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) Authority, U.S. Representative Pitts, and State Representative Rozzi, at a press conference to announce that Reading has submitted its application for CRIZ funding.

October 29, 2013: Senator Schwank provided pamphlets and information on state programs that her office assists with at the Berks Encore Senior Expo.

October 10, 2013: Senator Schwank organized a Model Senate at Albright College which included 15 Berks County High schools. The participating students practiced parliamentary procedure in the first of five sessions of the program.

October 5, 2013: Senator Schwank participated in the Temple Halloween Parade.

September 26, 2013: Senator Schwank held a town hall meeting in Morgantown for new residents of the 11th Senate District. The meeting is part of an ongoing series of town hall meetings the Senator hosts in various communities throughout the 11th Senate District.

September 26, 2013: Senator Schwank held a town hall meeting in Morgantown for new residents of the 11th Senate District. The meeting is part of an ongoing series of town hall meetings the Senator hosts in various communities throughout the 11th Senate District.

September 24, 2013: Senator Schwank, a co-sponsor of Senate Bill 76, joined Pennsylvania taxpayers and advocates on the Capitol steps to rally for property tax reform.

September 19, 2013: Senator Schwank talks to constituents at the Oley Fair.

September 11, 2013: Senator Schwank attended a 9/11 memorial event at Exeter Area High School stadium. Organized by the students, the ceremony focused on how the nation came together during and since the tragic event.

September 11, 2013: Senator Schwank attended a 9/11 memorial event at Exeter Area High School stadium. Organized by the students, the ceremony focused on how the nation came together during and since the tragic event.

August 19, 2013: Signed into law by the governor, House Bill 465, the state's tax code, creates City Revitalization and Improvement Zones in Pennsylvania. Senator Schwank successfully led the effort to make the zones available to more Pennsylvania communities, including Reading, Lancaster, York, and Bethlehem.

August 14, 2013: Senator Schwank addresses dignitaries, including DCED Secretary C. Alan Walker and Mayor Vaughn Spencer, local officials and community members at the announcement ceremony of the City of Reading being designated a Keystone Community by the Commonwealth. Senator Schwank strongly supported Reading's application for the Keystone Community designation, which will help boost efforts to revitalize Downtown Reading.

August 6, 2013: The Senator, along with other public officials, joined the fight for a safer America for National Night Out.

August 6, 2013: Senator Schwank, with Raymond Serafin, Central Berks Regional Police, met with constituents for National Night Out- America's night out against crime.

August 12, 2013: The Senator toured and visited businesses in the City of Reading. She provided them with grant information and was able to hear concerns they had. She is with Jose Luis Tinoco Gonzalez, owner of Taqueria El Carreton, an authentic Mexican restaurant located at 817 Oley Street in Reading.

August 5, 2013: The Senator is with the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, George Greig at the Reading Fair.

August 5, 2013: After three years, the Senator beat the competition at the Reading Fair Celebrity Showmanship Contest this year.

August 6, 2013: The Senator met with students and Matthew Hathaway, Teacher in the Parks Director and 4th grade teacher in the Exeter Township School District.

April 27, 2013: Senator Judy Schwank lead 20 volunteer boy scouts, girl scouts and their families in Nolde Forest’s first tree planting initiative of the season. Over fifty trees were planted. Found in picture – State Senator Judy Schwank, Girl Scout Troop 1724 and 1175

April 27, 2013: At Reading City Park, Senator Judy Schwank lead over 30 student volunteers and community leaders in collecting nearly forty bags of litter and debris. Students representing Reading High School's Key Club and Ecology Club, Penn State Berk's Society of Women Engineers,

April 27, 2013: At Reading City Park, Senator Judy Schwank lead over 30 student volunteers and community leaders in collecting nearly forty bags of litter and debris. Students representing Reading High School's Key Club and Ecology Club, Penn State Berk's Society of Women Engineers,

April 19, 2013: Senator Schwank toured Wenger Feeds newest cage free barn operated by Larry and Jessica Hartranft. Pictured are (L-R) Larry Hartranft, Sr., Senator Schwank, Jessica Hartranft and Larry Hartranft, Jr.

April 15, 2013: Senator Schwank welcomes Ms. Senior PA, Linda Bullock and former Ms. Senior PA 2007 and current pageant director Doris Ulrich.

April 11, 2013: Senator participating in the joint Senate and House Agriculture hearing concerning the Federal Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and it's impact on Pennsylvania

April 10, 2013: Visiting the Capitol as part of the Big 33 Scholarship Foundation were (Left to right) Samantha Kahres, Jaclyn Badgley and Brianna Maiatico from the Governor Mifflin School District cheerleading team. These young women were amongst the 76 cheerleaders selcted to represent their school in the 56th Big 33 Football Classic.

March 12, 2013: Senator Schwank participated in the announcement of HB 76 and SB 76, which address the elimination of school property taxes. Senator Schwank is a co-sponsor of SB 76.

March 11, 2013: Students from Antietam High School visit the Capitol

February 13, 2013: Senator Schwank welcomes Miss Pennsylvania to the State Capitol

January 10, 2013: Senator Schwank Participates in the Celebrity Great Grape Stomp at the 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show

January 10, 2013: Senator Schwank Participates in the Celebrity Great Grape Stomp at the 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show

January 11, 2013: Senator Schwank Visits the 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show

January 11, 2013: Senator Schwank Visits the 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show

January 11, 2013: Senator Schwank Visits the 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show

October 21, 2012: Berks County Heart and Stroke Walk in Leesport

August 26, 2012: 2012 POW/MIA Ride For Freedom

August 26, 2012: 2012 POW/MIA Ride For Freedom

August 26, 2012: 2012 POW/MIA Ride For Freedom

August 7, 2012: Senator Schwank attended the Central Berks National Night Out at the A-Field last night August 7th

August 7, 2012: Senator Schwank attended the Central Berks National Night Out at the A-Field last night August 7th

Terry Styer Lower Alsace Township Manager, Senator Schwank at Senator\'s Municipal Officials Meeting

Walk Bike Berks Event

Memorial Day 2012

May 1, 2012: May 1st 4-H Legislative Breakfast Hilton, Harrisburg

May 5, 2012: Senator Schwank Sponsors Spring Clean-Up

April 9, 2012: Alert Berks Poster Contest

April 26, 2012: 2012 Berks County Community Breakfast sponsored by State Senator Judy Schwank and the Coalition to End Homelessness, Inc.

April 26, 2012: Mor Dale Dairy Farm Field Trip

April 26, 2012: Mor Dale Dairy Farm Field Trip

April 5, 2012: 2012 Health Care Champion Breakfast

April 5, 2012: 2012 Health Care Champion Breakfast

Cumru Township Town Hall Meeting :: March 22, 2012

Cumru Township Town Hall Meeting :: March 22, 2012

Miller Keystone Blood Drive :: February 18, 2012

Miller Keystone Blood Drive :: February 18, 2012

Miller Keystone Blood Drive :: February 18, 2012

Senator Schwank presents a U.S. flag to Lewis Gable Caernarvon Township Supervisor and Randall Miller Township secretary

Senator Schwank visits BCIU Learning Center

Annual Anniversary Banquet for American Legion Gregg Post #12

Farm Show :: January 2012

Farm Show :: January 2012

Farm Show :: January 2012

Farm Show :: January 2012

Senator Judy Schwank decorates pole planters on Penn Street, Reading Pa :: November 12, 2011

Senator Schwank with instructor Kathleen Salisbury horticulture dept of Berks Career and Technology Center East campus :: November 18, 2011

Y-102 Food Drive for Greater Berks Food Bank. :: November 18, 2011

Senator Schwank presents certificates to Berks Career and Technology Center students who earned recognition as National and State award winners. :: October 18, 2011

Senator Schwank visits the site of a former vacant lot in south Reading that is being transformed into an urban garden on October 15, 2011

Senator Schwank visits the site of a former vacant lot in south Reading that is being transformed into an urban garden on October 15, 2011

Girl Scout Pinning Ceremony

30th Anniversary of Heritage Days

Oley Valley Community Fair - September 16

Oley Valley Community Fair - September 16

Oley Valley Community Fair - September 16

2011 All-American Dairy Show - September 20, 2011

2011 All-American Dairy Show - September 20, 2011

Berks County Heim Fest - September 10, 2011

Berks County Heim Fest - September 10, 2011

Senator Schwank Visits Penn State-Berks Campus

Senator Schwank Visits Penn State-Berks Campus

Medal of Honor Award Ceremony

Medal of Honor Award Ceremony

Medal of Honor Award Ceremony

Medal of Honor Award Ceremony

60th Duryea Hill Climb

60th Duryea Hill Climb

60th Duryea Hill Climb

Senator Schwank tours Geisler Tree Farms

Senator Schwank presents Senate Citation recognizing the 140th anniversary of Crystal Cave

Senator Schwank presents Senate Citation recognizing the 140th anniversary of Crystal Cave

Senator Schwank presents Senate Citation recognizing the 140th anniversary of Crystal Cave

Senator Schwank tours Geisler Tree Farms

Senator Schwank tours Geisler Tree Farms

Senator Schwank tours Geisler Tree Farms

Milkshake Day at the Capitol

Milkshake Day at the Capitol

Kennedy Boehm, a third-grader at Jacksonwald, wins a

Kennedy Boehm, a third-grader at Jacksonwald, wins a

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Town Hall Meeting

Town Hall Meeting

Town Hall Meeting

Town Hall Meeting

Town Hall Meeting

Town Hall Meeting

Town Hall Meeting

Town Hall Meeting

Town Hall Meeting

Groundbreaking of Berks Park

Groundbreaking of Berks Park

Groundbreaking of Berks Park

Groundbreaking of Berks Park

Groundbreaking of Berks Park

Senator Schwank Participates in the VIP Dairy Showmanship Contest at the 2014 Pennsylvania Farm Show.:: January 8, 2014

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Town Hall Meeting :: September 26, 2013

Senator Schwank Attends a 9/11 Memorial Event at Exeter Area High School Stadium :: September 11, 2013

National Night Out :: August 6, 2013

National Night Out :: August 6, 2013

National Night Out :: August 6, 2013

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At Reading City Park, Senator Judy Schwank lead over 30 student volunteers and community leaders in collecting nearly forty bags of litter and debris :: April 27, 2013

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Senator Schwank tours Wenger Feeds Newest Cage Free Barn Operated by Larry and Jessica Hartranft :: April 19, 2013

Senator Schwank welcomes Ms. Senior PA :: April 15, 2013

Senator Schwank participates in the joint Senate and House Agriculture Hearing Concerning the Federal Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) :: April 11, 2013

Senator Schwank welcomes the Cheerleaders from the Big 33 Scholarship Foundation :: April 10, 2013

Senator Schwank participates in a Property Tax Elimination Bill Press Conference :: March 12, 2013