School Mandate Relief Reviewed by Senate Education Committee
November 28, 2023

School Mandate Relief Reviewed by Senate Education Committee

The burden of state mandates on public schools was reviewed in depth during a public hearing of the Senate Education Committee today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), who chairs the committee.  [Read More]

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November 9, 2023

Public hearing on Issues related to basic education funding

Basic Education Funding Commission | Hearing Room 1, North Office Building   [Read More]

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November 6, 2023

Public hearing on issues related to basic education funding

Basic Education Funding Commission | Bedford High School, Bedford County  [Read More]

Senate Education Committee Passes Bill to Require Armed Security at Schools
October 24, 2023

Senate Education Committee Passes Bill to Require Armed Security at Schools

The Senate Education Committee voted today to approve a bill to better protect Pennsylvania students by requiring armed security officers in schools, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), who chairs the committee.  [Read More]

Argall Bill to Prevent PA Taxpayer Dollars from Supporting Russian War Crimes Wins Bipartisan Senate Approval
October 23, 2023

Argall Bill to Prevent PA Taxpayer Dollars from Supporting Russian War Crimes Wins Bipartisan Senate Approval

A bill to prevent Pennsylvania taxpayer dollars from supporting companies with ties to the governments of Russia and Belarus was approved with unanimous, bipartisan support in the Senate today, according to the sponsor of the bill, Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

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October 23, 2023

Meeting to consider SB 700 and SB 907; and HB1258 and HB 1507

Senate Education Committee | Room 8E-A  [Read More]

State Grant Improves Emergency Water Storage in Schuylkill County
October 18, 2023

State Grant Improves Emergency Water Storage in Schuylkill County

The Schuylkill County Municipal Authority (SCMA) was awarded a low-interest loan of $5,987,000 to construct a second water storage tank at the Broad Mountain Water Filtration and Treatment Facility in New Castle Township, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123).  [Read More]

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October 17, 2023

Meeting to consider SB 7

Senate Education Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing  [Read More]

Tamaqua Hi-Rise Awarded State Grant for Critical Repairs
October 12, 2023

Tamaqua Hi-Rise Awarded State Grant for Critical Repairs

The Tamaqua Hi-Rise, a 117-unit apartment complex for seniors and people with disabilities on East Broad Street, was awarded a state grant of $4,765,513 today to make crucial repairs and upgrades to improve the building, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124).  [Read More]

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October 11, 2023

Public hearing on sexually explicit content in schools

Senate Education Committee | Hearing Room 1, NOB   [Read More]

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