Collett and Ward Bill Enabling Better Service at Long-Term Care Facilities Heads to the Governor’s Desk

October 8, 2024

HARRISBURG – October 8, 2024 − The Senate today approved a bill introduced by Sens. Judy Ward (R-30) and Maria Collett (D-12) that would enhance the availability and quality of service at long-term care facilities in Pennsylvania, sending it to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s...

Senate Approves Collett, Ward Bill to Strengthen Child Sexual Abuse Laws

June 12, 2024

HARRISBURG – June 12, 2024 − The state Senate today approved two bills introduced by Sen. Maria Collett (D-12) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) that would strengthen Pennsylvania laws related to child pornography and child sexual abuse. “The words we use in state laws...

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

February 20, 2024

Harrisburg, Pa. − February 20, 2024 − 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...

House Approves Ward and Collett Bill to Protect Prescription Coverage for Social Security Recipients

December 11, 2023

HARRISBURG – December 11, 2023 − The state House today approved legislation introduced by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Sen. Maria Collett (D-12) that would ensure older Pennsylvanians do not lose access to two state prescription medication programs due to an increase in...

Collett, Ward Lead Hearing on Critical Roles of Children’s Advocacy Centers

August 9, 2023

HARRISBURG – August 9, 2023 − The Senate Aging and Youth Committee, chaired by state Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Sen. Maria Collett (D-12) held a hearing on Tuesday to gather information about the critical roles played by children’s advocacy centers across Pennsylvania....