June 5, 2023
Meeting to consider SB 209, SB 462 and SB 565; and HB 100 and HB 301
Senate Education Committee | Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 11 a.m. | Room 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]
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May 22, 2023
Senate Education Committee Reviews Teacher Shortages
Legislative solutions to the ongoing teacher shortages affecting parts of Pennsylvania were considered during a hearing of the Senate Education Committee chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today. [Read More]
May 22, 2023
Public hearing on school facility assessments and data
Senate Education Committee | Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | 10 a.m. | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
May 16, 2023
State Grants Awarded to Economic, Community Development Projects in Carbon County
Projects to develop the economy and communities of Carbon County were awarded almost $750,000 in state grants through the Local Share Account Program today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122). [Read More]
May 16, 2023
State Grants Awarded to Economic, Community Development Projects in Luzerne County
Projects to develop the economy and communities of Luzerne County were awarded state grants totaling more than $1.6 million from the Local Share Account Program today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), Rep. Dane Watro (R-116), and Rep. Mike Cabell (R-117). [Read More]
May 9, 2023
Argall Bill to Fund Blight Demolition Passes Committee
A bill to increase county funding for blight demolition was approved by the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee by a unanimous, bipartisan vote today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), who authored the bill. It now heads to the Senate for its consideration. [Read More]
May 3, 2023
Legislation to Safeguard Public Assistance from Waste, Fraud and Abuse Earns Senate Approval
Taxpayer dollars provided to Pennsylvania’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medical Assistance program would be better protected from fraud and abuse under a package of bills approved by the Senate today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), Sen. Scott Martin (R-13), Sen. Mike Regan (R-31), and Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50). [Read More]
May 1, 2023
Bipartisan Argall Bill to Protect Rights of Corrections Officers Passes Senate
A bill to ensure that state corrections officers and forensic employees are given due process when accused of wrongdoing was approved by the Senate today by a bipartisan vote of 36-14, according to the bill’s prime sponsor Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
May 1, 2023
May Argall Report: Local Music in the State Capitol Building
The May edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) features recent performances from three local schools at the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building in Harrisburg. [Read More]
April 26, 2023
Argall Bills to Curb Waste Advanced
A package of bills to reduce waste and abuse in Pennsylvania’s public assistance programs was approved by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), the prime sponsor of the bills. All three bills now advance to the Senate for consideration. [Read More]