April 12, 2023
Budget Hearing Q&A: Human Services, Part 1
Senator Judy Ward questions Acting Secretary of Human Services Valerie Arkoosh. [Read More]
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April 6, 2023
Baker, Ward to Introduce Bills Ensuring Social Security Bump Doesn’t Push Older Pennsylvanians Out of State Programs
Inflation-related increases in Social Security benefits could push some recipients out of eligibility for state programs, but state Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Judy Ward (R-30) are working to prevent this from happening. [Read More]
March 13, 2023
Joint Public Hearing Tuesday on Strengthening Guardianship Laws and Preventing Elder Abuse
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), and the Senate Aging and Youth Committee, chaired by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), are hosting a public hearing tomorrow, March 14, at 11 a.m., in Hearing Room 1 of the North Office Building in the Capitol Complex, Harrisburg, on strengthening guardianship laws and preventing elder abuse. [Read More]
March 2, 2023
Senators Unveil Bills to Promote Economic Growth, Attract New Employers
To make Pennsylvania more economically competitive and ensure it is an attractive place to live and work, Sens. Ryan Aument (R-36), Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Greg Rothman (R-34) and Judy Ward (R-30) unveiled a pro-growth tax reform package of bills. [Read More]
February 22, 2023
Ward Offers Weekly Office Hours on Wednesdays in Shirley Township
To serve residents in and around southern Huntingdon County, state Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) offers weekly office hours on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Shirley Township Municipal Building located at 15480 Croghan Pike. Parking is available in front of the building. [Read More]
February 16, 2023
Ward Invites Residents to Open House in Lewistown Next Friday
State Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) is inviting local residents to join her Friday, Feb. 24, at 11:30 a.m. for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house at her new district office in Lewistown, located at 3 W. Monument Square, Suite 201. [Read More]
February 14, 2023
Schmitt, Ward Announce Funding for Altoona Schools
Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Altoona) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) today announced the Altoona School District received two Safe Schools Targeted Grants totaling more than $120,000 to improve school safety. [Read More]
January 23, 2023
***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools is holding a press conference today, January 23rd
The Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools is holding a press conference today, January 23rd, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Capitol Rotunda in honor of School Choice Week. | Watch Live [Read More]
December 19, 2022
Ward Announces Lifeline Scholarship Program
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) announced today she will soon introduce legislation to establish the Lifeline Scholarship Program to give students a pathway out of failing public schools. [Read More]