Local Economic Development Projects Awarded More Than $14.5 Million in State Funding
February 27, 2026

Local Economic Development Projects Awarded More Than $14.5 Million in State Funding

Major economic development projects in Luzerne and Schuylkill counties were awarded more than $14.5 million in state funding from the Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites Program (PA SITES), according to Rep. Dane Watro (R-116), Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

Senate Hearing: Pennsylvania Housing Development is Too Long, Too Expensive and Too Uncertain
February 18, 2026

Senate Hearing: Pennsylvania Housing Development is Too Long, Too Expensive and Too Uncertain

Efforts to make housing more attainable for working families were reviewed during a Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing today. Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) invited the committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), to Fayette County to hear from local officials, housing advocates, builders and developers about how state government could combat Pennsylvania’s statewide housing crisis.  [Read More]

Fire Companies, EMS Agencies in Western Schuylkill County Awarded State Grants
February 18, 2026

Fire Companies, EMS Agencies in Western Schuylkill County Awarded State Grants

Fire companies and EMS agencies throughout western Schuylkill County were awarded state grants totaling more than $294,000 to assist with their important mission to protect public safety, according to Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

Senate Hearing: Preventing Food Allergies Cuts Costs for Families, Taxpayers
February 17, 2026

Senate Hearing: Preventing Food Allergies Cuts Costs for Families, Taxpayers

Making preventative supplements available to families could prevent more than 80% of peanut and egg allergies and save taxpayers millions, according to testimony given today at a Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing.  [Read More]

Twardzik, Argall Announce More Than $700,000 for Area Fire, EMS Companies
February 17, 2026

Twardzik, Argall Announce More Than $700,000 for Area Fire, EMS Companies

Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) are thrilled to announce 46 fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies have been awarded more than $700,000 in funding through the 2025-26 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program.  [Read More]

Watro, Argall Announce More Than $446,000 for Fire, EMS Companies in Luzerne, Schuylkill Counties
February 13, 2026

Watro, Argall Announce More Than $446,000 for Fire, EMS Companies in Luzerne, Schuylkill Counties

Twenty-eight fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in Luzerne and Schuylkill counties were collectively awarded more than $446,000 in funding support through the 2025-26 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced today.  [Read More]

Heffley, Argall Announce More Than $390,000 in State Grants for Fire, EMS Services in Carbon County
February 12, 2026

Heffley, Argall Announce More Than $390,000 in State Grants for Fire, EMS Services in Carbon County

Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced fire and emergency response organizations in Carbon County have been awarded $390,063 in state grants.  [Read More]

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February 11, 2026

Public hearing on housing attainability

Senate Majority Policy Committee | Room 103, Eberly Building at Penn State Fayette, 2201 University Dr., Lemont Furnace, PA  [Read More]

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February 11, 2026

Public hearing on preventing childhood food allergies

Senate Majority Policy Committee | The Arc of Washington County, 111 W. Pike St., Canonsburg, PA  [Read More]

Stefano to Host Public Hearing on Housing Attainability
February 11, 2026

Stefano to Host Public Hearing on Housing Attainability

Initiatives to encourage more quality housing development in Pennsylvania will be reviewed at a Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 9 a.m., at Penn State Fayette.  [Read More]

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