August 17, 2023
The Many Benefits of Giving Students a PASS
The Pennsylvania Award for Student Success (PASS) program and Gov. Shapiro’s repeated public support for it continues to receive much-deserved media attention. [Read More]
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August 14, 2023
Senators seek to improve collaboration, cooperation between co-equal branches of government
Two state senators are teaming up to introduce a proposed constitutional amendment to clarify the Senate of Pennsylvania’s role to advise and consent to nominations made by the state’s chief executive. [Read More]
August 4, 2023
Ward Disappointed by the Shapiro Administration’s Decision to End Department of Human Services’ Real Alternatives Contract
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) today issued the following statement regarding the Shapiro administration’s decision to end the Department of Human Services contract with the Real Alternatives program: [Read More]
August 4, 2023
Public hearing on children’s advocacy centers and their work
Senate Aging and Youth Committee | Tuesday, August 8, 2023 | 11 a.m. | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
August 3, 2023
Ward Issues Statement on the Senate Signing of 23/24 General Appropriation bill
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) issued the following statement today regarding the Senate’s signing of the 2023/24 General Appropriation bill, HB 611: [Read More]
July 20, 2023
Low-income Students in Failing Schools Deserve a PASS
Governor Shapiro recently reneged on his support for the Pennsylvania Award for Student Success (PASS) program, leaving students set to benefit from this lifeline desperately trapped in schools that are failing them. [Read More]
July 19, 2023
Ward Announces $9.6 Million in Funding for Hollidaysburg and Bellwood Borough Water Projects
State Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) today announced residents in Hollidaysburg and Bellwood Borough will benefit from a combined $9.6 million in funding for water and sewer system repairs. [Read More]
July 6, 2023
Ward Disappointed by Governor Shapiro’s Decision to Veto Funding for Pennsylvania Award for Student Success Program
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) today issued the following statement regarding Gov. Josh Shapiro’s decision to veto funding for the Pennsylvania Award for Student Success (PASS) program: [Read More]
June 27, 2023
Senator Judy Ward will join legislative colleagues and the National Federation of Independent Business to discuss budget priorities and the state of small business
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | 10 a.m. | Capitol Rotunda [Read More]
May 9, 2023
New Data Prompts Senate Committee to Advance Bills to Accelerate Business Tax Cut & Attract New Employers
In light of new data released by the Independent Fiscal Office, the Senate Finance Committee today voted to advance two pro-growth tax reform bills championed by Sens. Ryan Aument (R-36), Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Greg Rothman (R-34), and Judy Ward (R-30). [Read More]