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Hazleton Area Law Enforcement Spotlight Local Crime Trends, Prevention Strategies at Public Hearing
August 10, 2026

Hazleton Area Law Enforcement Spotlight Local Crime Trends, Prevention Strategies at Public Hearing

Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) led a public hearing on crime trends and strategies to improve public safety today which featured updates from Hazleton area law enforcement officials. While much work remains ahead, most testifiers noted crime rates in the area were declining and below the national average.  [Read More]

Felony Murder Sentencing Highlighted at Senate, House Hearing
August 10, 2026

Felony Murder Sentencing Highlighted at Senate, House Hearing

Law enforcement officers and other public officials shared the on-the-ground reality of their efforts to fight crime and how the General Assembly could support their mission during a joint public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee and the House Republican Policy Committee hosted by Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. David Rowe (R-82) today in Hazleton.  [Read More]

Public hearing on preventing future price spikes in our electric bills: supply and demand
Published: August 7, 2026   |  Hearing: Friday, August 14

Public hearing on preventing future price spikes in our electric bills: supply and demand

Senate Majority Policy Committee | Center for Education, Business and Arts, 115 N. Main Street, Shenandoah PA | Watch Live  [Read More]

Energy Costs Focus of Senate Hearing in Shenandoah
August 7, 2026

Energy Costs Focus of Senate Hearing in Shenandoah

Strategies to increase energy production and lower utility bills for all Pennsylvanians will be examined during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee on Friday, Aug. 14, at 9 a.m., at the Center for Education, Business and Arts, 115 N. Main St., Shenandoah.  [Read More]

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Meet Dave Argall

Senator Argall represents 102 municipalities in northeastern PA, including Hazleton, Pottsville, Jim Thorpe, and the surrounding region. Senator Argall’s top legislative priorities are finding a fairer way to fund our public schools and revitalizing our struggling downtowns and older industrial neighborhoods. Senator Argall has led successful battles to pass several new anti-blight laws. Because of his leadership, communities across Pennsylvania have witnessed a positive transformation.
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