Schmitt, Ward Announce Funding to Improve Garfield Park
January 13, 2023

Schmitt, Ward Announce Funding to Improve Garfield Park

Garfield Park in Altoona will get a much-needed facelift after the city received a grant through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) announced.  [Read More]

Ward Backs Bill Letting the People Decide on Voter ID and Other Amendments
January 11, 2023

Ward Backs Bill Letting the People Decide on Voter ID and Other Amendments

Voters should have the final say. That’s the sentiment behind a bill supported by state Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) that was approved today by the Senate and would empower voters to decide the fate of constitutional amendments regarding a statute of limitations window, voter ID, and regulatory reforms.  [Read More]

Ward Reappointed Chair of Senate Aging and Youth Committee
January 6, 2023

Ward Reappointed Chair of Senate Aging and Youth Committee

State Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) today announced she has been reappointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) to serve as chair of the Senate Aging and Youth Committee for the 2023-24 legislative session.  [Read More]

Ward Announces Lifeline Scholarship Program
December 19, 2022

Ward Announces Lifeline Scholarship Program

Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) announced today she will soon introduce legislation to establish the Lifeline Scholarship Program to give students a pathway out of failing public schools.  [Read More]

Ward, Schmitt announce $505,776 Grant to Renovate Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona
October 31, 2022

Ward, Schmitt announce $505,776 Grant to Renovate Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona

The Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) granted $505,776 to renovate the Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona, Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-79) announced today.  [Read More]

Symposium on Pennsylvania’s Safety Net for Pregnant Moms
October 28, 2022

Symposium on Pennsylvania’s Safety Net for Pregnant Moms

On October 21st Real Alternatives hosted a symposium at the Hershey Hotel to discuss the work that crisis pregnancy centers are doing all across Pennsylvania.  I moderated the symposium along with Representative Dawn Keefer.   [Read More]

Ward, Schmitt: Altoona Curve Ballpark Receives $2.4 Million for Renovation
October 28, 2022

Ward, Schmitt: Altoona Curve Ballpark Receives $2.4 Million for Renovation

The Peoples Natural Gas Field, home of the Altoona Curve, received a $2.4 million award from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-79) announced.  [Read More]

Ward Bill Streamlining Notary Public Signature Registration Heads to Governor
October 25, 2022

Ward Bill Streamlining Notary Public Signature Registration Heads to Governor

A bill that streamlines the process to become a notary public heads to the governor’s desk, Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) said today.  [Read More]

Ward, Gregory Announce $150,000 Grant for Northern Blair County Recreation Commission
September 20, 2022

Ward, Gregory Announce $150,000 Grant for Northern Blair County Recreation Commission

The Northern Blair Country Recreation Commission (NRBC) received a $150,000 grant today to update one of its facilities in Antis Township, said Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Rep. Jim Gregory (R-80).  [Read More]

Ward, Schmitt Announces $150,000 Grant for Strawberry Hills Soccer Complex
September 20, 2022

Ward, Schmitt Announces $150,000 Grant for Strawberry Hills Soccer Complex

The Strawberry Hills Soccer Complex in Logan Township received a $150,000 Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program grant today, said Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-79).  [Read More]

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