Legislation introduced by Sens. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Judy Ward (R-30) allowing Pennsylvania truck haulers to carry electronic permits for oversized shipments was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee today. [Read More]
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As part of an ongoing PennDOT drainage improvement project along State Route 36 in Blair County, the contractor will be removing existing trees in the median area of Route 36 (South Logan Boulevard) between Altoona and Hollidaysburg beginning on Monday, Sept. 28. This removal is a response to underground disturbance from the drainage improvement project, site distance concerns and the unknown effect this may have on the aging, deteriorated trees within the median. This work is part of a coordinated tree removal and replanting effort between Frankstown, Allegheny and Logan townships, the City of Altoona and PennDOT. [Read More]
A bipartisan group of state senators is working to ensure Pennsylvania benefits from a new federal tax credit program which could help empower parents and create new learning opportunities for students. [Read More]
HARRISBURG — Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, and Rep. Andrea Verobish (R-79) announced the approval of two grant projects in Blair County totaling more than $1.7 million to modernize several intersections to increase safety for pedestrians and motorists. “This funding will help improve traffic flow while making our roads safer […] [Read More]
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, announced today her legislation was signed into law to crack down on unlicensed commercial driver training schools, commonly referred to as "CDL mills.” [Read More]
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) today voted in support of a fiscally responsible state budget that protects taxpayers, promotes job growth and affordability, avoids tax increases on Pennsylvania families, and preserves the commonwealth’s Rainy Day Fund. [Read More]
Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Transportation Committee Chair Judy Ward (R-30) and Senate Majority Policy Committee Chair David Argall (R-29) issued the following statement today: [Read More]
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