Schuylkill Legislators Announce State Grant for Schuylkill Technology Center
October 22, 2026

Schuylkill Legislators Announce State Grant for Schuylkill Technology Center

Schuylkill Technology Center has been awarded a $242,052 state grant through PennDOT’s Career and Technical Education grant program, according to Reps. Tim Twardzik (R-123), JoAnne Stehr (R-107), Jamie Barton (R-124) and Dane Watro (R-116), and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

Breaking the Scroll: Negative Impacts of Social Media on Students Spotlighted at Senate Hearing
October 15, 2026

Breaking the Scroll: Negative Impacts of Social Media on Students Spotlighted at Senate Hearing

POTTSTOWN — Teens, parents, law enforcement officials and advocates shared their perspectives on how social media negatively affects student learning, socialization and mental health during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) today. “As chair of the Senate Communications and Technology Committee, I have firsthand insight into […]  [Read More]

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October 13, 2026

Public Hearing Looks to Protect Youth from Social Media Harm

Senate Majority Policy Committee | Pottsgrove Middle School, 1335 N. Hanover St. Pottstown   [Read More]

Stehr, Argall Announce More Than $446,000 in School Safety Grants for Western Schuylkill County
August 19, 2026

Stehr, Argall Announce More Than $446,000 in School Safety Grants for Western Schuylkill County

Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced more than $446,000 in state funding has been awarded to five schools and educational institutions in central Schuylkill County.  [Read More]

Twardzik, Argall Announce More Than $1.4 Million in School Safety Grants for Central Schuylkill County
August 19, 2026

Twardzik, Argall Announce More Than $1.4 Million in School Safety Grants for Central Schuylkill County

Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced more than $1.4 million in state funding has been awarded to 10 schools and educational institutions in central Schuylkill County.  [Read More]

Felony Murder Sentencing Highlighted at Senate, House Hearing
August 10, 2026

Felony Murder Sentencing Highlighted at Senate, House Hearing

Law enforcement officers and other public officials shared the on-the-ground reality of their efforts to fight crime and how the General Assembly could support their mission during a joint public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee and the House Republican Policy Committee hosted by Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. David Rowe (R-82) today in Hazleton.  [Read More]

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August 7, 2026

Public hearing on preventing future price spikes in our electric bills: supply and demand

Senate Majority Policy Committee | Center for Education, Business and Arts, 115 N. Main Street, Shenandoah PA   [Read More]

Energy Costs Focus of Senate Hearing in Shenandoah
August 7, 2026

Energy Costs Focus of Senate Hearing in Shenandoah

Strategies to increase energy production and lower utility bills for all Pennsylvanians will be examined during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee on Friday, Aug. 14, at 9 a.m., at the Center for Education, Business and Arts, 115 N. Main St., Shenandoah.  [Read More]

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August 6, 2026

Joint public hearing on crime trends and solutions

Senate Majority Policy Committee and House GOP Policy Committee | Hazleton City Hall, 40 N. Church Street, Hazleton, PA 18201  [Read More]

Demolition Begins on Fire-Damaged St. Paul’s in Downtown Hazleton
August 5, 2026

Demolition Begins on Fire-Damaged St. Paul’s in Downtown Hazleton

Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today announced demolition has begun on the former St. Paul's United Methodist Church in downtown Hazleton.  [Read More]

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