Senator Schwank Announces $4.75 Million in Funding for Berks County Projects

July 16, 2026

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...

Senate Democrats Highlight Housing Legislation to Deliver Safe, Affordable Housing to Every Pennsylvanian

June 24, 2026

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...

Senate Democratic Policy Committee Hearing on Addressing Rising Costs for Seniors

June 15, 2026

Elizabethtown, PA − June 12, 2026 − Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) hosted a policy hearing addressing rising costs for seniors, alongside Senator Malone. This hearing will examine the rising cost of living and the effect it...

Lawmakers and Advocates Call for Enactment of Legislation to Protect Manufactured Home Communities

June 9, 2026

HARRISBURG, PA — June 9, 2026 — Pennsylvania lawmakers joined advocates and manufactured home residents today to voice support for legislation that would protect homeowners from steep land-lot rent increases. Across the country, manufactured home communities are...

Senate Approves Schwank’s Resolution to Study Municipal Planning Code

April 22, 2026

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...