State Lawmakers Announce $5.1 million in Funding for Blair, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata and Mifflin County Projects
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), along with area state house members, announced today that multiple community improvement projects across Blair, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata and Mifflin Counties were awarded more than $5.1 million in Local Share Account (LSA) and Act 13 Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program funds from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). [Read More]
Local Historical and Cultural Organizations Awarded State Grants
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), along with area state house members, announced today the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission has awarded more than $81,000 in Cultural and Historical Support Grants to six organizations across the 30th Senatorial District. [Read More]
Senate Transportation Committee Examines PA Commercial Vehicle Safety and Nondomiciled CDLs
The Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), held a public hearing to examine commercial vehicle safety and nondomiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) following recent claims of CDLs and REAL IDs being issued to illegal immigrants. [Read More]
Ward Announces the Designation of Greenfield Township Bridge as the Arthur R. Walter, Jr. Memorial Bridge
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) designated a bridge on Dunnings Highway over Beaverdam Creek in Greenfield Township, Blair County, as the Arthur R. Walter, Jr., Memorial Bridge. Act 17 of 2025, signed into law on June 30, 2025, designated this bridge to Mr. Walter, who was employed as a Transportation Equipment Operator by PennDOT-District 9-0 in Hollidaysburg for 15 years. He lost his life in a vehicle accident in Brooks Mill while traveling to work on December 17, 2001. [Read More]
Ward Issues Statement on Alleged Issuance of CDLs and REAL IDs to Illegal Aliens
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) issued the following statement today regarding recent allegations of the issuance of non-domiciled CDLs and REAL IDs to illegal immigrants: [Read More]
Ward Bill to Sustain Pennsylvania’s Flex-Fuel Economy Passes Senate
The Senate unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) to modernize the E-85 fuel blend standard to align Pennsylvania with national standards. [Read More]
Senate Republicans Send Bipartisan, Pro-Growth Budget Bill to Governor’s Desk
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) voted today to advance a bipartisan state budget plan that makes Pennsylvania’s economy more competitive, funds essential services, reforms our welfare system, and prevents a $1 billion tax on electricity. [Read More]
Senate Committee Examines Car Insurance Lapses
The Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), held a hearing Wednesday to question the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) about fixing alleged lapses in car insurance. [Read More]
Senators Recognize National School Bus Safety Week
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), Sen. Scott Martin (R-13) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) held a news conference about the importance of school bus safety at the State Capitol in Harrisburg. [Read More]
Ward Issues Statement on the Passage of Senate Budget Bill
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) issued the following statement today regarding the Senate’s passage of an amended version of their budget proposal, Senate Bill 160: [Read More]
Ward Issues Statement on the House Passage of Senate Budget Bill
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) issued the following statement today regarding the House of Representative’s passage of an amended version of a Senate budget proposal, Senate Bill 160: [Read More]
Ward, Boscola Held Hearing Focused on Impacts of state PBM Reform and Further Protecting PA Pharmacies
Sens. Judy Ward (R-30) and Lisa Boscola (D-18), chairs of the Senate Community Pharmacy Caucus, held an informational briefing with local pharmacists, the state Department of Human Services and Insurance Department, and industry stakeholders to highlight community pharmacies and the important role they play to Pennsylvania residents. [Read More]