News Releases

Back in September, the State Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee came to Antrim Township to discuss at a public hearing the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) requirements; a number of questions and concerns were raised by constituents.   [Read More]

The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee approved a bill today to increase pensions for the Blind Veterans Pension Program and the Amputee and Paralyzed Veterans Pension Program, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Judy Ward (R-30).   [Read More]

The Senate passed legislation today that will combat human trafficking by enacting stronger penalties against all individuals who support the exploitation of victims, according to Senator Judy Ward (R-30), who supported the bill.   [Read More]

A bill that would prohibit the practice of selectively aborting babies based solely on a diagnosis of Down syndrome earned Senate approval today, according to Senator Judy Ward (R-30), who supported the bill.   [Read More]

The Altoona Water Authority (AWA) will receive $900,000 in funding through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ C2P2 Land Conservation grant program to assist with the purchase of 2,450 acres in Logan Township and Cambria County for a watershed, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) announced today.   [Read More]

A bill that would expand access to psychology services earned unanimous support in the Senate today, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Judy Ward (R-30).   [Read More]

Several projects will receive tax credits through the state Department of Community and Economic Development’s Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to aide Altoona residents, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Altoona) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) announced.   [Read More]

State grants awarded today by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) will fund numerous improvements to three local parks in Blair County, according to Senator Judy Ward (R-30).   [Read More]

Funding to address a major transportation and safety concern in Mount Union Borough has been approved today by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) under the Multimodal Transportation Fund.   [Read More]

Two grants awarded by the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) today will help protect local water quality and prevent run-off pollution, according to Senator Judy Ward (R-30).   [Read More]

Senator Judy Ward (R-30) applauded action by President Trump today to roll back regulations that limited foster care and adoption opportunities in Pennsylvania and nationwide.   [Read More]

Municipalities would have a new tool to transform blighted properties into thriving parts of the community under a bill approved by the Senate today, according to the bill’s author, Senator Judy Ward (R-30).   [Read More]