Ward Joins Senate Republicans to Deliver Funds to Core Commonwealth Needs
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) voted today for a budget plan that is fiscally responsible, respects all taxpayers and meets the Commonwealth’s core needs as negotiations continue towards a final agreement. [Read More]
Ward, Irvin Announce First Responder Loan Award
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Rep. Rich Irvin (R-81) today announced the awarding of more than $260,000 in low-interest loan funding to Huntingdon Regional Fire and Rescue in Huntingdon County through the Office of the State Fire Commissioner’s State Fire & Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Loan Assistance Program. [Read More]
Ward Invites Senior Citizens, Caretakers to Senior Expo
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) invites senior citizens, their caretakers and family members to attend her Senior Expo Thursday, July 31, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Reedsville Fire Company, 16 state Route 655 in Reedsville. [Read More]
Ward, Schmitt, Barger Announce $12 Million in Funding for Critical Water Infrastructure Projects in Blair County
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-79), and Rep. Scott Barger (R-80) today announced the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has approved more than $12 million in low-interest loans for two vital water infrastructure improvement projects in Blair County. [Read More]
Ward Issues Statement on Re-referral of Senate Bill 9 to House Health Committee
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) issued the following statement today regarding the House Education Committees recent action to re-refer Senate Bill 9 to the House Health Committee: [Read More]
Senate Passes Ward’s Bill to Help Individuals Living with Rare Diseases
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) was passed by the Senate today to help the estimated 1.2 million Pennsylvanians living with rare diseases. [Read More]
Ward Introduces Legislation to Protect Children from Harmful Medical Procedures
Today, Senator Judy Ward (R-30) introduced Senate Bill 843, the Do No Harm Act, which protects minors from receiving irreparable gender transitioning procedures. [Read More]
Senate Transportation Committee Holds Hearing Highlighting the Importance of Rural Transportation Infrastructure
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, held a hearing at the Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona to highlight the importance of infrastructure in rural Pennsylvania and how that connects to economic development. [Read More]
TOMORROW: Ward to Host Hearing on Rural Infrastructure and Economy
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, is holding a public hearing to collect testimony on Rural Crossroads of Infrastructure and Economy on Wednesday, May 28, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Railroaders Memorial Museum, 3rd Floor, located on 9th Ave., Altoona. [Read More]
Ward Bill Ensuring Uninterrupted Transportation of Milk Approved by Senate
Today, the Senate has passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) to ensure the uninterrupted transportation of milk during inclement weather and declared emergencies. [Read More]
Senate Approves ‘Save Women’s Sports Act’ to Protect Fairness in Female Athletics
The Senate took a bipartisan step to support biological women through fair competition in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by approving Senate Bill 9, the Save Women’s Sports Act. The measure will ensure athletic teams designated for women are reserved for biological females in Pennsylvania’s K–12 and collegiate sports. [Read More]
Ward: PASS Scholarships Move Forward, Giving Students in Failing Schools a Path to Success
In a significant step toward expanding education access and reforming outcomes in the state’s most challenged schools, the Senate Education Committee today advanced the bipartisan scholarship legislation sponsored by Sens. Judy Ward (R-30) and Anthony Williams (D-8). [Read More]