Farming First Archives - Senator Ward, J

July 1, 2019

New Measures to Support Pennsylvania Farmers Signed into Law

See all the Farming First bills here. HARRISBURG – A broad package of bills to support Pennsylvania agriculture and encourage new generations of farmers to continue the state’s rich farming heritage were signed by the Governor, including several measures introduced and supported by Senator Judy Ward (R-30). Ward sponsored Senate Bill 661, which would create […] [Read More]

May 6, 2019

Wednesday: Senators to Outline Details of “Farming First” Package

Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Chair Elder Vogel (R-47) and Senate Republicans will hold a Capitol news conference at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, to discuss Senate passage of the “Farming First” legislative package. Watch Live [Read More]

April 30, 2019

Bill Exempting Milk Haulers from Travel Bans Earns Committee Approval

A bill that would exempt milk haulers from travel bans imposed during an emergency declaration was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee today, according to the bill’s sponsors, Senator Judy Ward (R-30) and Senator Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]