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Former Tamaqua Legion Commander’s Request to Rename Four Tamaqua-Area Bridges in Honor of Local Vietnam Veterans Becomes Law
November 10, 2026

Former Tamaqua Legion Commander’s Request to Rename Four Tamaqua-Area Bridges in Honor of Local Vietnam Veterans Becomes Law

Legislation to designate four bridges in the Tamaqua area in honor of local soldiers who lost their lives during the Vietnam war has become law, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124). The legislation originated from a request from Wayne Truskey, a Vietnam veteran and former commander of the Tamaqua American Legion.  [Read More]

Argall, Barton, Meuser Celebrate Grand Opening of Temple University Dental Clinic in Tamaqua
November 6, 2026

Argall, Barton, Meuser Celebrate Grand Opening of Temple University Dental Clinic in Tamaqua

Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) and the Office of Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) today joined with Temple University, state and local officials and community partners to celebrate the grand opening of Temple’s Dental Education Center and Clinic in downtown Tamaqua, a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to improve access to dental care and address the shortage of dental professionals in rural communities.  [Read More]

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November 2, 2026

November 2026 – Highlighting Mine Reclamation and Revitalization Efforts in Schuylkill, Carbon and Luzerne Counties

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Watro, Argall Announce $300,000 for Columbus Court Park Improvements
October 27, 2026

Watro, Argall Announce $300,000 for Columbus Court Park Improvements

Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced today $300,000 in state funding has been approved for improvements to Columbus Court Park in Hazleton. The funding was awarded by the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) through the Community Conservation Partnership Program (C2P2).  [Read More]

Argall, Walsh Announce $160,000 for Local Park Improvements
October 27, 2026

Argall, Walsh Announce $160,000 for Local Park Improvements

Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-117) announced today $160,000 in state funding has been approved for outdoor recreation projects in Luzerne County. The funding was awarded by the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) through the Community Conservation Partnership Program (C2P2).  [Read More]

Schuylkill Legislators Announce Nearly $2.1 Million for Outdoor Recreation Projects
October 27, 2026

Schuylkill Legislators Announce Nearly $2.1 Million for Outdoor Recreation Projects

Reps. Tim Twardzik (R-123), Jamie Barton (R-124), JoAnne Stehr (R-107) and Dane Watro (R-116) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced today nearly $2.1 million in state funding has been approved for outdoor recreation projects in Schuylkill County. The funding was awarded by the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) through the Community Conservation Partnership Program (C2P2).  [Read More]

Argall Bill to Address Caregiver Shortage Set for Enactment
October 21, 2026

Argall Bill to Address Caregiver Shortage Set for Enactment

Bipartisan legislation authored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) to help address Pennsylvania’s long-term care workforce shortage was unanimously passed by the House of Representatives and is now almost law.  [Read More]

Argall, Walsh Announce $60,000 in Grants for Freeland, White Haven
October 9, 2026

Argall, Walsh Announce $60,000 in Grants for Freeland, White Haven

Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-117) announced today Freeland and White Haven boroughs have each received $30,000 grants to help build on the region’s growing outdoor recreation opportunities and ongoing efforts to revitalize local communities.  [Read More]

Argall, Pashinski Announce $100K State Grant for Trailwood Park Development in Bear Creek Township
October 8, 2026

Argall, Pashinski Announce $100K State Grant for Trailwood Park Development in Bear Creek Township

Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121) announced $100,000 in state funding has been awarded to Bear Creek Township for the Trailwood Park Development Project.  [Read More]

Public Hearing Looks to Protect Youth from Social Media Harm
October 8, 2026

Public Hearing Looks to Protect Youth from Social Media Harm

At the request of Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), the Senate Majority Policy Committee will spotlight the growing concerns surrounding youth over-exposure to social media and the potential harms associated with excessive online engagement.  [Read More]

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