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Two projects in the 29th Senatorial District were awarded state grants to support planning for future recreational areas and economic development, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). Carbon County will receive $50,000 to update its plans for future trails, greenways, and open spaces. The city of Hazleton will receive $35,000 to create a comprehensive plan with Greater Hazleton municipalities West Hazleton and Hazle Township to address quality of life and economic development improvements.   [Read More]

In this update: New 29th District, New Staff, New Offices Santa Train Rides Grants to Fight Blight, Make Needed Repairs to Older Homes Available Soon Senate Takes Next Steps in Impeachment of Philadelphia District Attorney The Largest Lettuce Farm on the East Coast? Pottsville CollegeTowne Opening in January Fighting to Preserve Democracy in Ukraine New […]   [Read More]

State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) will soon open two new district offices in Carbon and Luzerne Counties and recently hired two staff members of former state Senator John Yudichak, Brad Hurley and Bill Richards, to lead his constituent relations efforts in the newly redrawn 29th district.   [Read More]

The December edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator Dave Argall (R-29) features a recent public hearing of the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee which discussed Pennsylvania’s coal refuse electricity power plants.   [Read More]

In this update: State Grant to Convert Blighted Downtown Pottsville Building into Market-Rate Apartments The NEW 29th Senate District Giving Thanks for Our Blessings Limiting the Hassle of Thanksgiving Travel Please Support Small Businesses with Holiday Shopping Safety Tips for Hunting Season State Grant to Convert Blighted Downtown Pottsville Building into Market-Rate Apartments This week, […]   [Read More]

A project by Pottsville Centre, LLC to transform the upper six floors of the Schuylkill Trust Company building in downtown Pottsville on Center and Market Streets into sixty market-rate apartment units has been awarded a $3 million state grant, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and State Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123). The grant will be matched with a private investment from the owner of the building.   [Read More]