Senate Approves Schwank’s Resolution to Study Municipal Planning Code

Reading, PA — April 22, 2026 — The Pennsylvania Senate yesterday passed Senate Resolution 211, introduced by Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks), which directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a comprehensive study of the Pennsylvania Municipalities...

Schwank and Laughlin Reintroduce Rental Application Fee Cap Legislation

Harrisburg, PA — March 13, 2026 — Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) and Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) have reintroduced legislation to place reasonable limits on rental application fees in Pennsylvania. Rental application fees can range from $25 to $75, often higher than the...

Sen. Schwank Provides Update on Avian Influenza Response

Reading, PA — February 26, 2026 — Sen. Judy Schwank is providing an update on Pennsylvania’s response to the ongoing surge in Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) cases and encouraging both producers and consumers to remain vigilant. Pennsylvania currently has the...