HARRISBURG – The July edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) visits Penn State Schuylkill, where high school students from across the 29th district learned what it’s like to be a state senator or representative at Argall’s Senator for a Day student government seminar.
“As the son of two public school teachers and in my years as a very part-time college instructor, I’ve learned that some of the best education takes place outside of the classroom,” said Argall. “Senator for a Day is designed to bring lessons about history and our government to life. I was very impressed with the students’ knowledge and ability to carefully review and discuss some of the most complex topics now under consideration in Harrisburg.”
During the program, students shaped the policies and laws that affect their everyday lives by serving on a Senate committee, debating issues with their classmates, and learning what it takes to get a bill signed into law. They reviewed legislation to require voter ID, institute drug testing for government assistance recipients, ban the use of handheld devices in motor vehicles, and more.
They also discussed the role state senators and representatives play in more localized issues of community interest by reviewing how local partnerships worked to save Penn State Schuylkill and Penn State Hazleton from closure earlier this year.
Local teachers and students are encouraged to reach out to any of Argall’s offices if they are interested in learning more about this program or registering for the next event. Argall also encourages local high school students and college students to contact him if they would be interested in shadowing him for a day or applying for an internship.
This edition of the Argall Report will air on:
- Blue Ridge Communications (Channel 13) every Monday at 10 a.m. and every Wednesday at 10:30 p.m.
- Service Electric Cablevision: Hazleton, Mahanoy City; Shenandoah – on Hazleton’s WYLN TV 35 Channel 507 and MetroCast Communications Channel 10. Please check local listings for airtimes.
- Berks Community Television (Comcast – Channel 15 and Service Electric – Channel 19). Please check local listings for airtimes.
The Argall Report is also available online at www.senatorargall.com/argallreport.
CONTACT: Jim Brugger