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Senator Judy Ward Issues Statement on 2023-2024 State Budget
June 30, 2023

Senator Judy Ward Issues Statement on 2023-2024 State Budget

Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) today voted for the balanced, on-time state budget approved by the Senate, which includes no new or increased taxes, would fund the core functions of government and provide $100 million for the new Pennsylvania Award for Student Success (PASS) Program she championed to provide scholarships to low-income families with students in the lowest performing schools. After voting for the budget bill, Ward issued the following statement:  [Read More]

Senate Approves Landmark Scholarship Legislation
June 29, 2023

Senate Approves Landmark Scholarship Legislation

The state Senate today approved landmark legislation containing language sponsored by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) that would offer scholarships to students in the commonwealth’s lowest-performing schools so they can access better educational opportunities.  [Read More]

Meeting to consider HB 1300
June 26, 2023

Meeting to consider HB 1300

Senate Aging and Youth Committee | Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | 12:45 p.m. | Rules Committee Conference Room  [Read More]

Senate Approves Ward and Collett Bill to Protect Prescription Coverage for Social Security Recipients
June 19, 2023

Senate Approves Ward and Collett Bill to Protect Prescription Coverage for Social Security Recipients

The state Senate 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]

Senate Unanimously Approves Ward Bills to Add Court of Common Pleas Judge in Huntingdon County and Repeal Outdated Frozen Food Law
June 6, 2023

Senate Unanimously Approves Ward Bills to Add Court of Common Pleas Judge in Huntingdon County and Repeal Outdated Frozen Food Law

The state Senate today unanimously approved two bills introduced by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) that would add an additional judge to the Court of Common Pleas in Huntingdon County and repeal an outdated state law regulating the frozen dessert industry in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

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May 8, 2023

Hearing regarding State Master Plan for Aging and Disabilities

Senate Aging and Youth Committee | Tuesday, May 9, 2023 | 10 a.m. | Hearing Room 1, NOB   [Read More]

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May 1, 2023

Meeting to consider SB 607 and to consider the nomination of Jason Kavulich for the position of Secretary of Aging

Senate Aging and Youth Committee | Wednesday, May 3, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. | Room 8E-B, East Wing  [Read More]

Ward Invites Families to Discover STEM Event Saturday
April 17, 2023

Ward Invites Families to Discover STEM Event Saturday

State Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) is inviting local families to join her at an educational and interactive event to explore science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), four of the foundational skills to help children succeed in their careers and lives.  [Read More]

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April 12, 2023

Budget Hearing Q&A: Human Services, Part 2

Senator Judy Ward questions Acting Secretary of Human Services Valerie Arkoosh.  [Read More]

Ward, Schmitt Announce More than $1.6 million in Grants in Blair County
March 16, 2023

Ward, Schmitt Announce More than $1.6 million in Grants in Blair County

State Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and state Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-79) today announced more than $1.6 million in state grant funding has been awarded to three projects in Blair County.  [Read More]

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