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August 1, 2024

August Argall TV Report: Renovating Weatherly’s Schwab School and Hazleton’s Y

The August edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) focuses on the renovation and reuse of the historic Schwab School in Weatherly and the YMCA building in Hazleton, two well-known buildings that have fallen into disrepair.  [Read More]

Historic Schwab School to be Restored, Transformed into Apartments
July 24, 2024

Historic Schwab School to be Restored, Transformed into Apartments

State Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and state Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122) joined local officials at a press conference today to announce that work to transform the blighted Schwab School in Weatherly into 30 affordable apartments will soon begin.  [Read More]

State Funding to Develop Mine-Scarred Land into Business Park in Hazle Township
July 23, 2024

State Funding to Develop Mine-Scarred Land into Business Park in Hazle Township

A highly competitive state grant of $2 million and a low interest loan of $3 million were awarded to CAN DO, Inc. and Mericle Commercial Real Estate Services today to develop the Crossroads East Business Park on mine-scarred land in Hazle Township, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Dane Watro (R-116).  [Read More]

State Grant Supports Careers, Employers in Western Schuylkill County
July 23, 2024

State Grant Supports Careers, Employers in Western Schuylkill County

The Schuylkill Economic Development Corporation was awarded a highly competitive state grant of more than $830,000 to extend natural gas service to the Keystone Potato Products and Espoma facilities located in Foster and Frailey Townships, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107).  [Read More]

Argall: Public Hearing to Focus on Antisemitism on Pennsylvania College Campuses
July 2, 2024

Argall: Public Hearing to Focus on Antisemitism on Pennsylvania College Campuses

Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced today that the Senate Education Committee will convene a public hearing about the impact of rising antisemitism on Pennsylvania college campuses. The hearing will be held in the State Capitol on Thursday, July 25 at 10:30 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 of the North Office Building.  [Read More]

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July 2, 2024

Public hearing on combatting antisemitism on Pennsylvania college campuses

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

Argall: Require Parental Consent for Virtual Counseling, Notify Parents of Weapons in Schools
June 27, 2024

Argall: Require Parental Consent for Virtual Counseling, Notify Parents of Weapons in Schools

Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) guided legislation to expand parental rights in Pennsylvania schools to final passage in the Senate this week as the chairman of the Senate Education Committee.  [Read More]

Bill to Curb Cell Phone Use in Schools Approved by Senate Education Committee
June 25, 2024

Bill to Curb Cell Phone Use in Schools Approved by Senate Education Committee

Legislation to support schools that adopt policies to limit student access to cell phones during the school day was approved by the Senate Education Committee today with bipartisan support.  [Read More]

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June 24, 2024

Meeting to consider SB 366, SB 1207 and SB 1208

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

Senate Education Committee Votes to Repair Schools, Protect Parental Rights
June 12, 2024

Senate Education Committee Votes to Repair Schools, Protect Parental Rights

Legislation to gather information about the conditions of schools to determine how much funding is needed for repairs was approved by the Senate Education Committee today.  [Read More]

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