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Twardzik, Barton, Argall Announce $400,000 for Plum Creek Water Main Replacement
September 15, 2026

Twardzik, Barton, Argall Announce $400,000 for Plum Creek Water Main Replacement

Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123), Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today announced $400,000 in Local Share Account funding for the Plum Creek Municipal Authority to replace a section of water main from Running Deer Drive to Stag Drive.  [Read More]

Twardzik, Argall Announce Nearly $2 Million in LSA Funding for Schuylkill County Projects
September 15, 2026

Twardzik, Argall Announce Nearly $2 Million in LSA Funding for Schuylkill County Projects

Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today announced $1,951,952 in Local Share Account (LSA) funding for nine projects in the 123rd House District.  [Read More]

Stehr, Argall Announce Nearly $774,000 in LSA Funding for Schuylkill County Projects
September 15, 2026

Stehr, Argall Announce Nearly $774,000 in LSA Funding for Schuylkill County Projects

Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today announced $773,892 in Local Share Account (LSA) funding for three projects in the 107th House District.   [Read More]

Watro, Argall Announce Nearly $1.7 Million in LSA Grants for Luzerne, Schuylkill Projects
September 15, 2026

Watro, Argall Announce Nearly $1.7 Million in LSA Grants for Luzerne, Schuylkill Projects

Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today announced $1,656,790 in Local Share Account grants have been approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority for eight municipal projects in Luzerne and Schuylkill counties.  [Read More]

Heffley, Argall Announce More Than $1.9 Million in State Grants for Carbon County
September 15, 2026

Heffley, Argall Announce More Than $1.9 Million in State Grants for Carbon County

State grants totaling more than $1.9 million were awarded to communities in Carbon County today. Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) worked with local leaders to secure this highly competitive funding.  [Read More]

Barton, Argall Announce More Than $1 Million in State Grants for Eastern Schuylkill County
September 15, 2026

Barton, Argall Announce More Than $1 Million in State Grants for Eastern Schuylkill County

State grants totaling more than $1 million were awarded to communities in eastern Schuylkill County today. Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) worked with local leaders to secure this highly competitive funding.  [Read More]

Argall, Walsh Announce More Than $625,000 in State Grants for Luzerne County
September 15, 2026

Argall, Walsh Announce More Than $625,000 in State Grants for Luzerne County

State grants totaling more than $625,000 were awarded to communities in Luzerne County today. Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-117) worked with local leaders to secure this funding.  [Read More]

Twardzik, Argall Announce $90K Strategic Management Planning Grant
August 28, 2026

Twardzik, Argall Announce $90K Strategic Management Planning Grant

Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) are pleased to announce the city of Pottsville has been awarded $90,000 through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Strategic Management Planning Program (STMP) to develop a five-year financial and operational plan.  [Read More]

Argall Highlights New School Safety, Facilities and Workforce Laws
August 26, 2026

Argall Highlights New School Safety, Facilities and Workforce Laws

As students return to class, Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) is highlighting three new laws aimed at strengthening school safety, improving Pennsylvania’s public school facilities and reducing barriers for licensed cosmetology professionals.  [Read More]

Highlighting Community Partnerships in Hazleton
August 26, 2026

Highlighting Community Partnerships in Hazleton

The September edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) focuses on several events throughout the city of Hazleton, the largest community Argall represents in the 29th Senate District.  [Read More]

Stehr, Argall Announce More Than $446,000 in School Safety Grants for Western Schuylkill County
August 19, 2026

Stehr, Argall Announce More Than $446,000 in School Safety Grants for Western Schuylkill County

Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced more than $446,000 in state funding has been awarded to five schools and educational institutions in central Schuylkill County.  [Read More]

Twardzik, Argall Announce More Than $1.4 Million in School Safety Grants for Central Schuylkill County
August 19, 2026

Twardzik, Argall Announce More Than $1.4 Million in School Safety Grants for Central Schuylkill County

Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced more than $1.4 million in state funding has been awarded to 10 schools and educational institutions in central Schuylkill County.  [Read More]

Nearly $950,000 Coming to Carbon County Schools for Safety, Behavioral Health Improvements
August 14, 2026

Nearly $950,000 Coming to Carbon County Schools for Safety, Behavioral Health Improvements

Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced several schools in Carbon County will be receiving nearly $950,000 to make learning environments safer and provide behavioral health support for students and staff.  [Read More]

Watro, Argall Announce More Than $1.16 Million Awarded for School Safety, Mental Health
August 14, 2026

Watro, Argall Announce More Than $1.16 Million Awarded for School Safety, Mental Health

Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) on Friday announced four school districts serving southern Luzerne and northern Schuylkill counties will be awarded more than $1.16 million in School Safety and Mental Health Grants for physical security enhancements, behavioral health supports or both.  [Read More]

Strategies to Prevent Future Electric Bill Spikes Highlighted at Senate Public Hearing
August 14, 2026

Strategies to Prevent Future Electric Bill Spikes Highlighted at Senate Public Hearing

Strategies to prevent future electric bill hikes across northeast Pennsylvania were reviewed during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee chaired today by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee.  [Read More]

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]

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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   [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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Published: August 6, 2026   |  Hearing: Monday, August 10

Joint public hearing on crime trends and solutions

Senate Majority Policy Committee and House GOP Policy Committee | Hazleton City Hall, 40 N. Church Street, Hazleton, PA 18201  [Read More]

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