April 9, 2026
Hearing on dental workforce shortages and their impact on health
Senate Majority Policy Committee | Benco Dental, 295 Centerpoint Blvd., Jenkins Township, PA | Watch Live [Read More]
Author: Tiffany P
April 7, 2026
Philadelphia Officials, Advocates Call for Stronger Law Enforcement Response, Traffic Calming Measures to Deter Aggressive Driving
Law enforcements agencies, transportation officials and community advocates discussed initiatives to discourage aggressive driving and make roads safer for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists at a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee today. Sen. Joe Picozzi (R-5) invited the committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), to northeast Philadelphia to hear about the dangers confronting his constituents and successful efforts already underway that have reduced crashes and fatalities. [Read More]
March 20, 2026
Twardzik, Argall Announce Nearly $1 Million Awarded to Enhance Schuylkill Haven Electric Grid
Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) are pleased to announce the Borough of Schuylkill Haven has been awarded $994,746 through the Pennsylvania Grid Resilience Grants program to enhance the reliability and resiliency of its electric grid. [Read More]
March 13, 2026
Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Projects in Schuylkill County Awarded $8.1 Million in State Funding
Projects to reclaim abandoned mine lands and restore polluted streams in Schuylkill County were awarded nearly $8.1 million in highly competitive grant funding, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Reps. JoAnne Stehr (R-107), Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Jamie Barton (R-124). [Read More]
March 13, 2026
Schuylkill Legislators to Host Sportsmen and Outdoor Expo
Outdoor enthusiasts from across the region are invited to attend a Sportsmen and Outdoor Expo on Sat., March 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Columbia Hose Fire Company, 742 W. Centre St., Shenandoah. [Read More]
March 3, 2026
Schuylkill Technology Center Awarded Workforce Readiness Grant
Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 and the Schuylkill Technology Center were awarded a $250,000 state grant to provide new training pathways for carpenters, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123), Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124), Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107) and Rep. Dane Watro (R-116). [Read More]
February 25, 2026
Heffley, Argall Announce Nearly $30,000 Awarded to Carbon County Fire Departments
Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced funding was awarded to a pair of fire departments in Carbon County. [Read More]
February 19, 2026
Fire Companies, EMS Agencies in Luzerne County Awarded State Grants
Fire companies and EMS agencies throughout Luzerne County were awarded state grants totaling more than $95,000 to assist with their important mission to protect public safety, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-117) and Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121). [Read More]
February 18, 2026
Fire Companies, EMS Agencies in Eastern Schuylkill County Awarded State Grants
Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced today that fire and ambulance companies in eastern Schuylkill County will receive over $335,000 in state grants to support their public safety mission. [Read More]
February 10, 2026
Heffley, Argall Announce $230,000 Grant for Traffic Signal, Safety Improvements Near Lehighton Area High School
Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today announced Lehighton School District received a grant to make safety improvements to an intersection near Lehighton Area High School. [Read More]