kgordon, Author at Senator Argall

November 26, 2025

Argall Report December 2025

The December edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) examines two recent roundtables and a celebration with university student government leaders at Jimmy’s Quick Lunch in Hazleton discussing the future of Penn State Hazleton and Penn State Schuylkill. Argall organized the roundtables with Sen. Lynda Culver (R-27) and State Representatives Dane Watro (R-116), Jamie Walsh (R-117), Tim Twardzik (R-123), Jamie Barton (R-124) and Joanne Stehr (R-107) along with faculty, students, and community leaders to focus on the future growth of the local campuses. [Read More]

November 24, 2025

Argall Announces Significant Increases in Public School Funding Across Carbon, Luzerne and Schuylkill Counties

Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced that as a result of the recently approved state budget, school districts in Carbon, Luzerne and Schuylkill counties will see significant funding increases ranging from 2.8% to 16.5%. [Read More]

November 18, 2025

Argall, Twardzik Announce Funding to Improve Mine Drainage Treatment in East Norwegian Township

Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) announced that more than $220,000 in state funding was awarded to improve mine drainage treatment and water quality in East Norwegian Township. [Read More]

November 18, 2025

Argall: Bipartisan State Budget Agreement Cracks Down on Waste, Fraud and Abuse in Public Assistance

After nearly four years of debate, three reforms introduced by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) to reduce waste, fraud and abuse in Pennsylvania’s public assistance programs have been signed into law as part of the bipartisan 2025-26 state budget agreement. [Read More]

November 13, 2025

Temple University Details First-Ever Rural Dental Education Center and Clinic in Tamaqua

According to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124), a major announcement at this week’s PA Oral Health Summit confirmed that Temple University’s Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry, along with the Tamaqua Area Community Partnership, is developing its first-ever rural dental education center and clinic in Tamaqua, marking a historic step toward addressing Pennsylvania’s growing shortage of dental professionals – especially in rural areas. [Read More]

November 12, 2025

Argall: Senate Approves Bipartisan State Budget

Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) voted today to advance the bipartisan 2025-26 state budget, which makes key improvements to the spending plan Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed earlier this year. [Read More]

November 10, 2025

Law Enforcement, Child Safety Advocates Call for Stronger Response to AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material

Law enforcement officials and child advocacy organizations shared their support for strengthening laws and education about the harm artificial intelligence (AI) can bring to children during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) today. [Read More]

November 3, 2025

Penn State Schuylkill Roundtable Calls for Expanded Future Opportunities

Expanding dual enrollment opportunities for local high school students, introducing new courses, and strengthening Penn State Schuylkill’s cooperative education (Co-Op) program with local employers were the key priorities at a legislative roundtable focused on the future of the campus. [Read More]

October 31, 2025

Argall Report November 2025

The November edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) touches on two very important issues – veterans workforce initiatives and the ongoing battle against blight throughout the state. [Read More]

October 29, 2025

Finnegan Foundation Provides Opportunities for Pennsylvania’s Future Leaders

College students interested in careers in public policy can apply for summer internships in Harrisburg through the James A. Finnegan Fellowship Foundation, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), who received an internship through this program during his college tenure. [Read More]

Author: kgordon