State Grant Supports Repairs to County Bridge #19 near Beltzville Lake
February 24, 2025

State Grant Supports Repairs to County Bridge #19 near Beltzville Lake

A project to refurbish the deteriorating County Bridge #19 on Pohopco Drive in Towamensing Township was awarded $600,000 in state funding today, according to Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

Projects to Improve State Route 61, Replace Sidewalks in Frackville and Schuylkill Haven Awarded State Funding
February 24, 2025

Projects to Improve State Route 61, Replace Sidewalks in Frackville and Schuylkill Haven Awarded State Funding

Three projects to improve transportation infrastructure in the Frackville area and Schuylkill Haven were awarded state grants today, according to Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

Projects to Create Jobs, Improve Road Safety in Tamaqua Area Awarded State Funding
February 24, 2025

Projects to Create Jobs, Improve Road Safety in Tamaqua Area Awarded State Funding

Two projects to construct a new rail siding to transport anthracite coal for steel manufacturing and improve traffic flow and safety at a Rush Township intersection were awarded highly competitive state funding today, according to Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

Senate Majority Policy Committee: Fighting Blight Revitalizes Neighborhoods
February 10, 2025

Senate Majority Policy Committee: Fighting Blight Revitalizes Neighborhoods

Strategies to repair or demolish blighted buildings in communities large and small were reviewed with local leaders at a roundtable discussion of the Senate Majority Policy Committee chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and hosted by Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) today.  [Read More]

Argall: Gov. Shapiro’s Games Lead to Tax Increases
February 4, 2025

Argall: Gov. Shapiro’s Games Lead to Tax Increases

Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget proposal:  [Read More]

Bills to Fight Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Public Assistance Programs Approved by Pennsylvania Senate
January 29, 2025

Bills to Fight Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Public Assistance Programs Approved by Pennsylvania Senate

HARRISBURG – Three bills to stop waste, fraud, and abuse in Pennsylvania’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program and Medical Assistance program were passed by the Pennsylvania Senate today with bipartisan support. Introduced by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Sen. Scott Martin (R-13), Senate Bills 155, 156, and 157 will strengthen the state’s efforts to prevent the […]  [Read More]

Recreation Grant Supports Safety Enhancements at Freeland Public Park
January 28, 2025

Recreation Grant Supports Safety Enhancements at Freeland Public Park

Safety enhancements to the Freeland Public Park are now closer to reality after Freeland Borough was awarded $68,255 through the Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-117).  [Read More]

Recreation Grants Support New Trail in Weatherly, Upgrades to Ashton Park in Lansford
January 28, 2025

Recreation Grants Support New Trail in Weatherly, Upgrades to Ashton Park in Lansford

A new trail in Weatherly and upgrades to Ashton Park in Lansford are now closer to reality after both projects were awarded state grants through the Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program today.  [Read More]

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January 27, 2025

Senators Call for Restoring Central Scranton Expressway Name Following Outcry Over Biden Commutation Decision

Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20), Judy Ward (R-30) and David Argall (R-29) today announced a joint effort to introduce legislation to restore the name of the Central Scranton Expressway.  [Read More]

State Funding Awarded to Improve Water Service in Greater Hazleton, Mahanoy Township
January 22, 2025

State Funding Awarded to Improve Water Service in Greater Hazleton, Mahanoy Township

Almost $27 million in state funding was awarded by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to projects to improve water service in Hazleton and Mahanoy Township today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Dane Watro (R-116).  [Read More]

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