Mar
01
2022
March 01, 2022
Pennsylvania’s long-term care homes face a Medicaid funding crisis that threatens to reduce access for our neediest residents, Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) said Tuesday. [Read More]
Feb
28
2022
February 28, 2022
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) called for legislative action on Monday, Feb. 28 – a date recognized across the world as Rare Disease Day – to expand access to medical treatments for residents living with rare medical conditions. [Read More]
Feb
08
2022
February 08, 2022
In an address to the General Assembly, Gov. Tom Wolf proposed a $45.7 billion 2022-23 state budget that would increase General Fund spending by $4.5 billion, Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) said today. [Read More]
Feb
07
2022
February 07, 2022
The Senate approved legislation today that will clarify COVID-19 death reporting rules statewide, said prime bill sponsor Sen. Judy Ward (R-30). [Read More]
Feb
07
2022
February 07, 2022
The Senate approved legislation today that modernizes signature rules for notary publics, Sen. Judy Ward announced (R-30). [Read More]
Jan
27
2022
January 27, 2022
On Tuesday, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee approved Senate Bill152, sponsored by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), that is aimed at providing higher quality health care to women. [Read More]
Jan
26
2022
January 26, 2022
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee approved a constitutional amendment, sponsored by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), on Tuesday to prevent the court from changing Pennsylvania’s abortion laws. [Read More]
Jan
21
2022
January 21, 2022
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Rep. Jim Gregory (R-80) announced $8.7 million in state financing awarded to the Northern Blair County Regional Sewer Authority for a rehabilitation project impacting 3,200 residents. [Read More]
Jan
21
2022
January 21, 2022
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Rep. Jim Gregory (R-80) announced nearly $2.4 million in state financing awarded to the Curryville Water Authority to retire its aging water system. [Read More]
Jan
19
2022
January 19, 2022
The Senate approved legislation Wednesday that Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) sponsored to loosen restrictions on Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) across Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Jan
15
2022
January 15, 2022
An investigation of Fulton County’s voting machines will be postponed pending a court order, Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) said Friday. [Read More]
Dec
16
2021
December 16, 2021
The House of Representatives unanimously approved Sen. Judy Ward’s legislation yesterday that permits online educational training for nurse aides. [Read More]