March 3, 2023
Meeting to consider SB 137, SB 167 and SB 168
Senate Aging and Youth Committee | Tuesday, March 7, 2023 | Off the Floor | Senate Rules Room [Read More]
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February 13, 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 13, 2023
Schmitt, Ward Announce Funding to Improve Garfield Park
Garfield Park in Altoona will get a much-needed facelift after the city received a grant through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) announced. [Read More]
January 11, 2023
Ward Backs Bill Letting the People Decide on Voter ID and Other Amendments
Voters should have the final say. That’s the sentiment behind a bill supported by state Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) that was approved today by the Senate and would empower voters to decide the fate of constitutional amendments regarding a statute of limitations window, voter ID, and regulatory reforms. [Read More]
January 6, 2023
Ward Reappointed Chair of Senate Aging and Youth Committee
State Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) today announced she has been reappointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) to serve as chair of the Senate Aging and Youth Committee for the 2023-24 legislative session. [Read More]
October 31, 2022
Ward, Schmitt announce $505,776 Grant to Renovate Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona
The Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) granted $505,776 to renovate the Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona, Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-79) announced today. [Read More]
October 28, 2022
Symposium on Pennsylvania’s Safety Net for Pregnant Moms
On October 21st Real Alternatives hosted a symposium at the Hershey Hotel to discuss the work that crisis pregnancy centers are doing all across Pennsylvania. I moderated the symposium along with Representative Dawn Keefer. [Read More]
October 28, 2022
Ward, Schmitt: Altoona Curve Ballpark Receives $2.4 Million for Renovation
The Peoples Natural Gas Field, home of the Altoona Curve, received a $2.4 million award from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-79) announced. [Read More]
October 17, 2022
Meeting to consider HB 2425 and HB 2538
Senate Aging and Youth Committee | Tuesday, October 18 | Off the Floor | Rules Committee Conference Room [Read More]
September 20, 2022
Ward, Gregory Announce $150,000 Grant for Northern Blair County Recreation Commission
The Northern Blair Country Recreation Commission (NRBC) received a $150,000 grant today to update one of its facilities in Antis Township, said Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Rep. Jim Gregory (R-80). [Read More]