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]