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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]

State Funding Awarded to Improve Water Service in Jim Thorpe
January 22, 2025

State Funding Awarded to Improve Water Service in Jim Thorpe

The Borough of Jim Thorpe secured a low-interest loan of more than $4.2 million from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to replace outdated water mains today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122).  [Read More]

State Funding Awarded to Improve Water Quality in Penn Lake Park Borough
January 22, 2025

State Funding Awarded to Improve Water Quality in Penn Lake Park Borough

Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. secured $1.5 million in state funding from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to install new filtration systems at wells in Penn Lake Park Borough today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-117).  [Read More]

Argall Appointed to Senate Committees
January 15, 2025

Argall Appointed to Senate Committees

In addition to his new Senate leadership role as chair of the Majority Policy Committee, Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) was appointed by President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) to serve on six additional committees for the 2025-26 legislative session.  [Read More]

Senate Majority Policy Committee to Examine Reuse of Long-Vacant State Properties
January 8, 2025

Senate Majority Policy Committee to Examine Reuse of Long-Vacant State Properties

Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), chair of the Senate Majority Policy Committee, is hosting a workshop discussion with Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) reviewing new uses for three vacant state centers in Hamburg, White Haven, and Polk on Thursday, Jan. 9, from 2-4 p.m. at the Hamburg Strand Theater, located at 6 South 4th Street in Hamburg, PA.  [Read More]

Argall Begins New Senate Term
January 7, 2025

Argall Begins New Senate Term

Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) was sworn into office today for an additional term as the state senator for Schuylkill, Carbon, and southern Luzerne counties.  [Read More]

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