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Ward and Topper Announce First Responder Grants
February 11, 2025

Ward and Topper Announce First Responder Grants

Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Rep. Jesse Topper (R-78) today announced the awarding of more than $84,000 in funding to local fire departments and emergency medical services in Fulton County through the Office of the State Fire Commissioner’s Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program.  [Read More]

Ward and Barger Announce First Responder Grants
February 11, 2025

Ward and Barger Announce First Responder Grants

Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Rep. Scott Barger (R-80) today announced the awarding of more than $245,000 in funding to local fire departments and emergency medical services in Blair County through the Office of the State Fire Commissioner’s Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program.  [Read More]

Ward, Irvin, and Barger Announce First Responder Grants
February 11, 2025

Ward, Irvin, and Barger Announce First Responder Grants

Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), Rep. Rich Irvin (R-81), and Rep. Scott Barger (R-80) today announced the awarding of nearly $325,000 in funding to local fire departments and emergency medical services in Huntingdon County through the Office of the State Fire Commissioner’s Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program.  [Read More]

Ward, Benninghoff, Rowe, and Stambaugh Announce First Responder Grants
February 11, 2025

Ward, Benninghoff, Rowe, and Stambaugh Announce First Responder Grants

Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-171), Rep. David Rowe (R-85), and Rep. Perry Stambaugh (R-86) today announced the awarding of more than $460,000 in funding to local fire departments and emergency medical services in Juniata and Mifflin Counties through the Office of the State Fire Commissioner’s Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program.  [Read More]

Schmitt, Ward: First Responders in the 79th District Awarded Grants
February 11, 2025

Schmitt, Ward: First Responders in the 79th District Awarded Grants

Several fire companies and emergency medical service providers that assist residents of the 79th Legislative District received nearly $90,000 in funding through the Office of the State Fire Commissioner’s Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) announced.  [Read More]

Ward Issues Statement on Governor Shapiro’s 2025/26 Budget Proposal
February 4, 2025

Ward Issues Statement on Governor Shapiro’s 2025/26 Budget Proposal

Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) issued the following statement today regarding Governor Shapiro’s 2024/25 budget proposal:  [Read More]

Leading Female Senators Take Charge, Introduce Save Women’s Sports Act
February 3, 2025

Leading Female Senators Take Charge, Introduce Save Women’s Sports Act

A group of female Republican senators introduced legislation – the Save Women’s Sports Act – barring men from competing in women’s sports and ensuring that women’s athletics are protected.  [Read More]

Judy Ward Applauds Transportation Committee’s Passage of Bills to Modernize Vehicle Emissions Testing in Pennsylvania
January 28, 2025

Judy Ward Applauds Transportation Committee’s Passage of Bills to Modernize Vehicle Emissions Testing in Pennsylvania

Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, today announced the passage of two key pieces of legislation that will reform Pennsylvania’s outdated Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) program.  [Read More]

Senators Call for Restoring Central Scranton Expressway Name Following Outcry Over Biden Commutation Decision
January 27, 2025

Senators Call for Restoring Central Scranton Expressway Name Following Outcry Over Biden Commutation Decision

Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20), Judy Ward (R-30) and David Argall (R-29) today announced a joint effort to introduce legislation to restore the name of the Central Scranton Expressway.  [Read More]

Ward, Barger Announce $3.6 Million in Funding for Critical Wastewater Infrastructure Projects in Blair County
January 22, 2025

Ward, Barger Announce $3.6 Million in Funding for Critical Wastewater Infrastructure Projects in Blair County

Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Rep. Scott Barger (R-80) announced the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has approved more than $3.6 million in low-interest loans and grants for two vital wastewater infrastructure improvement projects in Blair County.  [Read More]

Sen. Judy Ward Announces Committee Assignments for 2025-26 Legislative Session
January 15, 2025

Sen. Judy Ward Announces Committee Assignments for 2025-26 Legislative Session

Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) has been appointed to several key committees for the 2025-26 legislative session, most notably as chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, positioning her to play a vital role in shaping policies that impact Pennsylvania’s infrastructure, health care, governance and innovation.  [Read More]

Ward Appointed Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee
January 8, 2025

Ward Appointed Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) has appointed Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) as chair of the Senate Transportation Committee for the 2025-26 legislative session.  [Read More]

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