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Ward, Irvin Announce Investment to Improve Access to High-Speed Internet in Huntingdon County
April 18, 2024

Ward, Irvin Announce Investment to Improve Access to High-Speed Internet in Huntingdon County

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) announced today that Huntingdon County is being awarded more than $4 million to increase access to reliable, high-speed internet, according to Senator Judy Ward and Representative Rich Irvin.  [Read More]

Ward, Stambaugh, and Rowe Announce Investment to Improve Access to High-Speed Internet in Juniata County
April 18, 2024

Ward, Stambaugh, and Rowe Announce Investment to Improve Access to High-Speed Internet in Juniata County

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) announced today that Juniata County is being awarded more than $11.4 million to increase access to reliable, high-speed internet, according to Sen. Judy Ward, Rep. Perry Stambaugh and Rep. David Rowe.  [Read More]

Ward Announces Investment to Improve Access to High-Speed Internet in Blair County
April 18, 2024

Ward Announces Investment to Improve Access to High-Speed Internet in Blair County

Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) announced today that Blair County is being awarded more than $1.8 million to increase access to reliable, high-speed internet by the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA).  [Read More]

Ward, Langerholc Announce Investment to Improve Access to High-Speed Internet in Blair and Cambria Counties
April 18, 2024

Ward, Langerholc Announce Investment to Improve Access to High-Speed Internet in Blair and Cambria Counties

Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) announced today that Blair and Cambria counties are being awarded $11.9 million to increase access to reliable, high-speed internet by the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA).   [Read More]

Ward Holds Aging and Youth Committee Hearing on Challenges Facing Children and Youth Services Agencies
April 3, 2024

Ward Holds Aging and Youth Committee Hearing on Challenges Facing Children and Youth Services Agencies

Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and the Senate Aging and Youth Committee held a hearing to receive testimony regarding the challenges and opportunities facing Pennsylvania’s network of children and youth services agencies.  [Read More]

Ward Announces $1.25 Million in Transportation Grants
March 26, 2024

Ward Announces $1.25 Million in Transportation Grants

Funds to pay for projects in Blair and Huntingdon Counties HARRISBURG – Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) today announced $1.25 million in state grant funding has been awarded for three projects in Frankstown Township and Hollidaysburg Borough, Blair County, and Franklin Township, Huntingdon County. In Blair County, D Holdings has been awarded $500,000 to fund the […]  [Read More]

Ward, Irvin Announce Nearly $900,000 in Transportation Grants
March 26, 2024

Ward, Irvin Announce Nearly $900,000 in Transportation Grants

Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and state Rep. Rich Irvin (R-81) today announced nearly $900,000 in state grant funding has been awarded for two projects in Huntingdon County.  [Read More]

Redding, Ward to Commemorate Signing of Frozen Dessert Legislation
March 4, 2024

Redding, Ward to Commemorate Signing of Frozen Dessert Legislation

State Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) is joining with Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding at Hoss’s Steak & Seahouse in Mechanicsburg on Tuesday, March 5, at 3:30 p.m. to commemorate the passage of Senate Bill 152 repealing the Frozen Dessert Law.   [Read More]

Collett, Ward Announce 10-Year Plan to Support PA Seniors, Opportunity for Public Comment
February 20, 2024

Collett, Ward Announce 10-Year Plan to Support PA Seniors, Opportunity for Public Comment

Pennsylvania Senators Maria Collett (D-12) and Judy Ward (R-30), Chairs of the Senate Aging & Youth Committee and Registered Nurses, announced the publication of Aging Our Way, PA: A Plan for Lifelong Independence, a 10-year roadmap to better meet the needs of older Pennsylvanians. The draft strategic plan is open for public comment from February 20 – March 20, 2024.  [Read More]

Ward Praises Passage of Senate Resolution Supporting a More Secure Southern Border
February 7, 2024

Ward Praises Passage of Senate Resolution Supporting a More Secure Southern Border

Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) joined Pennsylvania Senate colleagues today in passing a measure calling for action to address the crisis at America’s southern border and supporting the rights of states to protect their citizens.  [Read More]

Ward Raises Concerns about Shapiro Budget Proposal with Huge Spending Increases
February 6, 2024

Ward Raises Concerns about Shapiro Budget Proposal with Huge Spending Increases

State Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) today said she has serious concerns about the $3.2 billion increase in spending included in the $48.3 billion state budget proposed today by Gov. Josh Shapiro during his address to the General Assembly.  [Read More]

Ward Interview Highlights Importance of Services for Pregnant Women
January 31, 2024

Ward Interview Highlights Importance of Services for Pregnant Women

Amid the ongoing conversation occurring in Pennsylvania and the United States surrounding health services for pregnant women, state Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) yesterday spoke with Pastor Jay Gilbert and his wife, Tiffany Gilbert, founders of Voices for the Unborn Pregnancy Center, to discuss their organization’s mission, work and impact.  [Read More]

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