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Ward Announces the Designation of Greenfield Township Bridge as the Arthur R. Walter, Jr. Memorial Bridge
November 21, 2025

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
November 20, 2025

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]

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November 18, 2025

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
November 12, 2025

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
October 29, 2025

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
October 22, 2025

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
October 21, 2025

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
October 8, 2025

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]

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September 10, 2025

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]

Ward Joins Senate Republicans to Deliver Funds to Core Commonwealth Needs
August 12, 2025

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
August 1, 2025

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
July 25, 2025

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]

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