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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]

Ward to Host Senate Committee Hearing Tuesday  Highlighting Critical Roles of Children’s Advocacy Centers in PA
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]

Joint Public Hearing Tuesday on Strengthening Guardianship Laws and Preventing Elder Abuse
March 13, 2023

Joint Public Hearing Tuesday on Strengthening Guardianship Laws and Preventing Elder Abuse

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), and the Senate Aging and Youth Committee, chaired by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), are hosting a public hearing tomorrow, March 14, at 11 a.m., in Hearing Room 1 of the North Office Building in the Capitol Complex, Harrisburg, on strengthening guardianship laws and preventing elder abuse.  [Read More]

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April 12, 2022

Senate Aging & Youth Committee Examines Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Impacts on Children

The Senate Aging and Youth Committee convened a public hearing today to discuss the impact of adult-use marijuana legalization on children, Chairwoman Judy Ward (R-30) said.  [Read More]

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September 15, 2021

Senate Committees Begin Examination of Proposed Nursing Home Regulation Changes

The Senate Health & Human Services Committee and the Aging & Youth Committee today held a joint hearing to examine new regulations for long-term care nursing facilities being proposed by the Wolf Administration.   [Read More]

Senate Hearing to Examine New Proposed Nursing Home Regulations
September 14, 2021

Senate Hearing to Examine New Proposed Nursing Home Regulations

The Senate Health & Human Services Committee and the Aging & Youth Committee will hold a joint hearing to examine new regulations for long-term care nursing facilities being proposed by the Wolf Administration.  [Read More]

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May 24, 2021

Senate committee advances bill to prohibit vaccine passports in PA

The Senate Health and Human Services Committee advanced a measure that would ban the state, as well as local governmental entities and school districts from requiring vaccine passports, according to the committee’s chair, Senator Michele Brooks (R-50).    [Read More]

Senate Hearing Will Examine PA’s Efforts to Distribute the COVID-19 Vaccine
February 2, 2021

Senate Hearing Will Examine PA’s Efforts to Distribute the COVID-19 Vaccine

The Senate Health and Human Services Committee and the Senate Aging and Youth Committee will get an update on the state’s efforts to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine during a public hearing on Thursday beginning at 11 a.m.  [Read More]

Rural Pharmacists Detail Severe Challenges Posed by Low Reimbursements, Red Tape
September 15, 2020

Rural Pharmacists Detail Severe Challenges Posed by Low Reimbursements, Red Tape

Pennsylvania pharmacists and other experts in the prescription drug industry told lawmakers this week that many rural pharmacies are in danger of going out of business due to flaws in the current regulatory and reimbursement systems.  [Read More]

Senate Majority Policy Committee to discuss challenges facing Pennsylvania’s rural pharmacists
September 11, 2020

Senate Majority Policy Committee to discuss challenges facing Pennsylvania’s rural pharmacists

At the request of Senator Judy Ward (R-Blair/Cumberland/Franklin/Fulton/Huntingdon), the Senate Majority Policy Committee will hold a public workshop discussion on the challenges facing Pennsylvania’s rural pharmacists.  [Read More]

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