Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) today issued the following statement regarding Gov. Josh Shapiro’s decision to veto funding for the Pennsylvania Award for Student Success (PASS) program: [Read More]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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 Judy Ward (R-30) that would add an additional judge to the Court of Common Pleas in Huntingdon County and repeal an outdated state law regulating the frozen dessert industry in Pennsylvania.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]
In light of new data released by the Independent Fiscal Office, the Senate Finance Committee today voted to advance two pro-growth tax reform bills championed by Sens. Ryan Aument (R-36), Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Greg Rothman (R-34), and Judy Ward (R-30). [Read More]
Five state Senate committees this week approved five bills introduced by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) that would help dairy farmers, milk sellers and consumers; blind, amputee and disabled veterans; small clubs and their patrons; firefighters and the communities they serve. [Read More]
State Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) is hosting Discover STEM, a free event for all ages, on Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Kennedy Sports and Recreation Center, Juniata College. [Read More]
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]
