Why Vote 'Yes'?

Editor’s Note: Pa. State Sen. Judy Ward (Pa. 30th Senate District) issued the following statement on May 7.

Unfortunately, primary elections are usually treated as a rather ho-hum event by the electorate. All too often it is seen as an occasion that draws only the hard-core political party faithful to the ballot box.

This year, however, the May 18 Primary Election has significant meaning as all voters – including those registered as independents – have the chance to vote on two important ballot questions that will shape the way our Commonwealth addresses future crises and disasters....