A bill introduced by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) that would repeal an outdated law regulating the frozen dessert industry in Pennsylvania was approved by the state House. Rep. Parke Wentling (R-7), who introduced companion legislation – House Bill 953 – in the state House, was a strong supporter. [Read More]
Many times, good governing and fiscal responsibility require balancing a multitude of interests and priorities. When the Senate voted on House Bill 1300, our proposal for this current budget’s Fiscal Code, I believed that bill did that prudently and responsibly. As the debate continues on how to best allocate all of the state’s resources, I will continue to prioritize programs to ensure the solvency of the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) and the success of outdoor recreation and sportsmen activities. [Read More]
HARRISBURG – The state Senate today approved a bill introduced by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), Senate Bill 423, that would enable the state to hire more part-time fire instructors by removing a hurdle standing in the way. [Read More]
State Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) is inviting businesses and organizations that hold liquor licenses and offer small games of chance to join her at a workshop on Wednesday, October 18, from 6-8 p.m. at Tyrone Elks Lodge No. 212, 5496 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd., Tyrone. [Read More]
State Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) is inviting residents with hard-to-read license plates to obtain a free, new one at her drive-thru license plate replacement event on Monday, Oct. 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Community State Bank, 415 Fulton Drive, McConnellsburg. [Read More]
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) today issued the following statement regarding the decision by Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration to implement automatic voter registration for those obtaining licenses or photo ID at PennDOT or photo license centers: [Read More]
Senate Aging and Youth Committee | Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | 11 a.m. | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
The Senate Aging and Youth Committee, chaired by state Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Sen. Maria Collett (D-12), held a hearing today to gather information about the critical roles played by children’s advocacy centers across Pennsylvania. [Read More]
State Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), as chair of the Senate Aging and Youth Committee, will host on Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 11 a.m. a hearing in Hearing Room 1 of the North Office Building, Harrisburg, to gather information and testimony about the critical roles played by children’s advocacy centers across Pennsylvania. [Read More]
State Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) is inviting residents to join her Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 1 p.m. on the Penn State University Altoona campus to participate in a town hall meeting about Pennsylvania’s master plan for older adults. [Read More]
