Strategies to improve reading performance in schools will be reviewed during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) next week. The hearing will focus on structured literacy, a science-based approach to reading instruction codified into law through Act 135 of 2024. [Read More]
HARRISBURG –– The Schuylkill County Historical Society was awarded a Cultural and Historical Support Grant of $9,000 by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Reps. Tim Twardzik (R-123), Jamie Barton (R-124), Joanne Stehr (R-107) and Dane Watro (R-116). “We are very pleased the Schuylkill County Historical Society […] [Read More]
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) announced more than $1.1 million in Local Share Account funds were awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to several municipalities in Schuylkill and Luzerne counties today. [Read More]
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Schuylkill County state legislators will host a public roundtable reviewing the future of Penn State Schuylkill. The event is a continuation of the advocacy efforts that saved the campus from closure earlier this year. Time will be set aside for public comment. [Read More]
Legislation introduced by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) at the request of the Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association was passed by the Senate with strong bipartisan support to address the staffing crisis facing the state’s correctional institutions. [Read More]
State Senator Dave Argall (R-Schuylkill) issued the following statement in response to recent remarks made by Pottsville mayoral candidate, Democrat Andy Wollyung, regarding the City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) program: [Read More]
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More dual enrollment classes for high school students, additional course offerings, and partnerships with local employers were all promoted at a legislative roundtable on the future of Penn State Hazleton today. [Read More]
Opportunities to expand the number of students and courses at Penn State Hazleton are the focus of a public roundtable set for Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon at Penn State Hazleton’s Kostos Building, Room #001. [Read More]
