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Ward Announces More Than $11 Million for Martinsburg Water System Upgrades
July 16, 2026

Ward Announces More Than $11 Million for Martinsburg Water System Upgrades

Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) announced the approval of more than $11 million for the Martinsburg Municipal Authority to improve drinking water infrastructure and strengthen the community’s water system.  [Read More]

Ward: Budget Secures More Than $27 Million for Road and Bridge Improvements Across the 30th District
July 14, 2026

Ward: Budget Secures More Than $27 Million for Road and Bridge Improvements Across the 30th District

Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) announced more than $27 million has been secured to improve roads and bridges in Blair, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata and Mifflin counties as part of this year’s state budget.  [Read More]

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July 12, 2026

Sen. Ward Supports Fiscally Responsible State Budget While Preserving Rainy Day Fund

Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) today voted in support of a fiscally responsible state budget that protects taxpayers, promotes job growth and affordability, avoids tax increases on Pennsylvania families, and preserves the commonwealth’s Rainy Day Fund.  [Read More]

PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on Passing of Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr.
July 7, 2026

PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on Passing of Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr.

Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Transportation Committee Chair Judy Ward (R-30) and Senate Majority Policy Committee Chair David Argall (R-29) issued the following statement today:  [Read More]

Ward Issues Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Save Women’s Sports Act
June 30, 2026

Ward Issues Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Save Women’s Sports Act

Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) issued the following statement today regarding the recent ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States in West Virginia v. B.P.J.:  [Read More]

PA Senate Votes for Historic Tax Cuts
June 26, 2026

PA Senate Votes for Historic Tax Cuts

The Senate approved legislation to dramatically decrease costs for Pennsylvania families by cutting taxes on electric bills and school supplies, strengthening the state’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program and eliminating the current sales tax exemption for data centers, according to Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), who supported the measure.    [Read More]

Historic Preservation Grant for Baker Mansion History Museum
June 18, 2026

Historic Preservation Grant for Baker Mansion History Museum

Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Rep. Andrea Verobish (R-79) announced the Blair County Historical Society has been awarded a $99,250 Keystone Historic Preservation Grant through the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC).  [Read More]

Ward, Benninghoff Announce Keystone Historic Preservation Grant for Mifflin County Courthouse
June 18, 2026

Ward, Benninghoff Announce Keystone Historic Preservation Grant for Mifflin County Courthouse

Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-171) announced Mifflin County has been awarded a $92,000 Keystone Historic Preservation Grant through the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC).  [Read More]

Ward Announces More than $600,000 in School Safety Funding for Area Nonpublic Schools
June 5, 2026

Ward Announces More than $600,000 in School Safety Funding for Area Nonpublic Schools

Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) announced the approval of $608,415 in state grants for nonpublic schools in the district to address school violence, bolster security and support student mental health.  [Read More]

Robinson and Ward Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Financial Stability of 911 EMS Providers During National EMS Week
May 21, 2026

Robinson and Ward Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Financial Stability of 911 EMS Providers During National EMS Week

Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Judy Ward (R-30) introduced legislation to establish fair and direct reimbursement rates for 911 emergency medical services providers across Pennsylvania, helping ensure lifesaving emergency care remains available in communities throughout the commonwealth.  [Read More]

Sen. Judy Ward Announces Nearly $3 Million in Safety Improvements for Blair and Mifflin Counties
May 13, 2026

Sen. Judy Ward Announces Nearly $3 Million in Safety Improvements for Blair and Mifflin Counties

Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) announced today two projects in Blair and Mifflin counties have been awarded nearly $3 million to support safety upgrades aimed at improving travel and traffic flow in high-activity areas throughout the region.  [Read More]

Senate Passes Ward Bills to Increase Penalties for Causing Unintentional Death and Reinforce Commercial Vehicle Safety in Pennsylvania
May 6, 2026

Senate Passes Ward Bills to Increase Penalties for Causing Unintentional Death and Reinforce Commercial Vehicle Safety in Pennsylvania

Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) today announced the Senate approved legislation she introduced to increase penalties for causing unintentional death on the roadway, as well as comprehensive bills aimed at strengthening commercial vehicle safety standards and closing dangerous loopholes in Pennsylvania’s licensing and training systems.  [Read More]

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