September 18, 2023
Meeting to consider SB 210, SB 399 and SB 723
Senate Aging and Youth Committee | Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | 11 a.m. | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
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August 8, 2023
Ward, Collett Lead Hearing on Critical Roles of Children’s Advocacy Centers
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]
August 7, 2023
Ward to Host Senate Committee Hearing Tuesday Highlighting Critical Roles of Children’s Advocacy Centers in PA
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]
July 28, 2023
Ward Invites Residents to Town Hall about State’s Master Plan for Older Adults
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]
July 5, 2023
Ward, Irvin Announce $186,000 for New Alexandria Borough Fire Truck
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Rep. Rich Irvin (R-81) today announced more than $186,000 in financing is being provided through the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC) to the Alexandria Volunteer Fire Company to purchase a new fire truck. [Read More]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]