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Redding, Ward to Commemorate Signing of Frozen Dessert Legislation
March 4, 2024

Redding, Ward to Commemorate Signing of Frozen Dessert Legislation

State Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) is joining with Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding at Hoss’s Steak & Seahouse in Mechanicsburg on Tuesday, March 5, at 3:30 p.m. to commemorate the passage of Senate Bill 152 repealing the Frozen Dessert Law.   [Read More]

Collett, Ward Announce 10-Year Plan to Support PA Seniors, Opportunity for Public Comment
February 20, 2024

Collett, Ward Announce 10-Year Plan to Support PA Seniors, Opportunity for Public Comment

Pennsylvania Senators Maria Collett (D-12) and Judy Ward (R-30), Chairs of the Senate Aging & Youth Committee and Registered Nurses, announced the publication of Aging Our Way, PA: A Plan for Lifelong Independence, a 10-year roadmap to better meet the needs of older Pennsylvanians. The draft strategic plan is open for public comment from February 20 – March 20, 2024.  [Read More]

Ward Praises Passage of Senate Resolution Supporting a More Secure Southern Border
February 7, 2024

Ward Praises Passage of Senate Resolution Supporting a More Secure Southern Border

Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) joined Pennsylvania Senate colleagues today in passing a measure calling for action to address the crisis at America’s southern border and supporting the rights of states to protect their citizens.  [Read More]

Ward Raises Concerns about Shapiro Budget Proposal with Huge Spending Increases
February 6, 2024

Ward Raises Concerns about Shapiro Budget Proposal with Huge Spending Increases

State Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) today said she has serious concerns about the $3.2 billion increase in spending included in the $48.3 billion state budget proposed today by Gov. Josh Shapiro during his address to the General Assembly.  [Read More]

Ward Interview Highlights Importance of Services for Pregnant Women
January 31, 2024

Ward Interview Highlights Importance of Services for Pregnant Women

Amid the ongoing conversation occurring in Pennsylvania and the United States surrounding health services for pregnant women, state Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) yesterday spoke with Pastor Jay Gilbert and his wife, Tiffany Gilbert, founders of Voices for the Unborn Pregnancy Center, to discuss their organization’s mission, work and impact.  [Read More]

Ward, Benninghoff Announce More Than $1.3 Million for Waste Management Project in Oliver Township
January 24, 2024

Ward, Benninghoff Announce More Than $1.3 Million for Waste Management Project in Oliver Township

State Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-171) today announced a more than $1.3 million state loan has been approved to help pay for a manure management project in Oliver Township, Mifflin County.  [Read More]

Ward Announces Nearly $6.4 Million for Water Projects in Bellwood Borough and Antis Township
January 24, 2024

Ward Announces Nearly $6.4 Million for Water Projects in Bellwood Borough and Antis Township

State Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) today announced nearly $6.4 million in state funding has been awarded for water projects serving customers in Bellwood Borough and Antis Township.  [Read More]

Rowe, Ward Announce Grant for Acquisition of Juniata County Farm
January 16, 2024

Rowe, Ward Announce Grant for Acquisition of Juniata County Farm

Rep. David Rowe (R-85) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) today announced a $400,000 loan to support acquisition of a 99-acre farm in Juniata County.  [Read More]

Ward Announces Nearly $250,000 Grant for Bellwood-Antis Community Park
January 16, 2024

Ward Announces Nearly $250,000 Grant for Bellwood-Antis Community Park

Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) today announced nearly $250,000 in state grant funding has been awarded for community park upgrades in Antis Township, Blair County.  [Read More]

Judy Ward Votes for Kim Ward’s Reelection as Senate President Pro Tempore
January 2, 2024

Judy Ward Votes for Kim Ward’s Reelection as Senate President Pro Tempore

Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) joined her colleagues to reelect Sen. Kim Ward (R-39) as the Senate president pro tempore for 2024.  [Read More]

Ward, Rowe Announce Nearly $2 Million in Mifflin County Infrastructure Grants
December 19, 2023

Ward, Rowe Announce Nearly $2 Million in Mifflin County Infrastructure Grants

State Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Rep. David Rowe (R-85) today announced nearly $2 million in state grant funding has been awarded for water and sewer infrastructure projects in Burnham Borough, Mifflin County.  [Read More]

Ward, Stambaugh Announce $548,911 Grant Funding for Juniata
December 19, 2023

Ward, Stambaugh Announce $548,911 Grant Funding for Juniata

State Sen Judy Ward (R- 30) and Rep. Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry, Juniata) announced today the approval of $548,911 in state assistance for two Juniata County projects.  [Read More]

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