March 5, 2024
Budget Hearing Q&A: Human Services
Senator Judy Ward questions Secretary Valerie Arkoosh during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Human Services. [Read More]
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March 4, 2024
Redding, Ward to Commemorate Signing of Frozen Dessert Legislation
State Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) is joining with Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding at Hoss’s Steak & Seahouse in Mechanicsburg on Tuesday, March 5, at 3:30 p.m. to commemorate the passage of Senate Bill 152 repealing the Frozen Dessert Law. [Read More]
February 6, 2024
Ward Raises Concerns about Shapiro Budget Proposal with Huge Spending Increases
State Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) today said she has serious concerns about the $3.2 billion increase in spending included in the $48.3 billion state budget proposed today by Gov. Josh Shapiro during his address to the General Assembly. [Read More]
January 16, 2024
Rowe, Ward Announce Grant for Acquisition of Juniata County Farm
Rep. David Rowe (R-85) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) today announced a $400,000 loan to support acquisition of a 99-acre farm in Juniata County. [Read More]
December 19, 2023
Ward, Rowe Announce Nearly $2 Million in Mifflin County Infrastructure Grants
State Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Rep. David Rowe (R-85) today announced nearly $2 million in state grant funding has been awarded for water and sewer infrastructure projects in Burnham Borough, Mifflin County. [Read More]
December 11, 2023
House Approves Ward and Collett Bill to Protect Prescription Coverage for Social Security Recipients
The state House today approved legislation introduced by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Sen. Maria Collett (D-12) that would ensure older Pennsylvanians do not lose access to two state prescription medication programs due to an increase in their Social Security payments. [Read More]
December 1, 2023
Ward Condemns New Attorney General Website Targeting Pregnancy Resource Centers
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) today condemned the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General’s decision to launch a website targeting pregnancy resource centers and soliciting anonymous complaints against them using a new form on the website. [Read More]
November 14, 2023
Senate Approves Ward and Collett Bill to Enable Better Service in Long-Term Care Facilities
The Senate today approved a bill introduced by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Sen. Maria Collett (D-12) that would enhance the availability and quality of service at long-term care facilities in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
November 3, 2023
Ward Will Host Veterans Day Dessert Social on Thursday, Nov. 9
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) will host a Veterans Day Dessert Social on Thursday, Nov. 9 at the American Legion Park Social Hall in Hollidaysburg. [Read More]
November 1, 2023
Commonwealth Court Rules the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Unconstitutional
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) today issued the following statement following the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that entrance by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and state Environmental Quality Board (EQB), into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) without legislative approval, violates the Pennsylvania Constitution: [Read More]