March 5, 2025
Hearing to discuss maintaining clean streams and flood mitigation strategies
Senate Majority Policy Committee | Penn College, Williamsport, Lycoming County [Read More]
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February 26, 2025
State Legislators Condemn Potential Closure of Penn State Schuylkill, Penn State Hazleton
State Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and State Reps. Jamie Barton (R-124), JoAnne Stehr (R-107), Tim Twardzik (R-123), Jamie Walsh (R-117), and Dane Watro (R-116) issued a joint statement condemning Penn State’s new plan that could close Penn State Schuylkill and Penn State Hazleton. The closure of these campuses would jeopardize local jobs, harm the regional economy, and make it harder to earn a college degree in northeast Pennsylvania. [Read More]
February 24, 2025
State Funding Awarded to Replace Clark Street Bridge in Donaldson
A project to replace the deteriorating Clark Street Bridge over Good Spring Creek in Donaldson was awarded $453,881 in state funding today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107). This project is a top priority for Frailey Township officials because of the high volume of residents, employers, construction vehicles, and first responders who use this bridge. [Read More]
February 18, 2025
The Good, the Bad, and the VERY Ugly: Argall Telephone Town Hall Kicks Off District-Wide Series of Public Meetings
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) invites his constituents in Schuylkill, Carbon, and Luzerne counties to join him for a telephone town hall on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m. This event is the first of eight total town halls throughout Argall’s Senate district in the coming months focused on Governor Shapiro’s proposals to legalize marijuana and tax skill games, wasteful spending at vacant state-owned properties, and more key issues confronting Pennsylvania’s state government. [Read More]
February 14, 2025
Sen. Picozzi Brings Majority Policy Committee to Kensington to Meet with Philadelphia Police
To better understand the challenges and dangers faced by law enforcement in Philadelphia, Sen. Joe Picozzi (R-5) invited the Pennsylvania Senate Majority Policy Committee to join the Philadelphia Police Department in Kensington on Wednesday. [Read More]
February 6, 2025
Argall Congratulates HUD Sec. Scott Turner, Notes Tamaqua Connection
State Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) extended his congratulations to newly confirmed U.S. Sec. of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner today. Argall and members of the Tamaqua community took note when Turner mentioned the borough during his confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. [Read More]
February 5, 2025
Hearing to Examine Proven Strategies, New Opportunities to Fight Blight
Senate Majority Policy Committee | Northumberland County Administration Center, 399 Stadium Drive, Sunbury, PA [Read More]
February 5, 2025
Senate Majority Policy Committee to Examine Proven Strategies, New Opportunities to Fight Blight
The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), will visit Sunbury next week to review successful strategies to fight the spread of blighted, decaying buildings in communities large and small. [Read More]
February 3, 2025
Agriculture Innovation Grants Awarded to Schuylkill County Farms
Farms in Schuylkill County were awarded funding from the Agriculture Innovation Grant program to adopt cutting-edge technologies today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107), and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123). [Read More]
February 3, 2025
Little Leaf Farms Secures Agriculture Innovation Grant
Little Leaf Farms secured $155,018 from the Pennsylvania Agriculture Innovation Grant program to install new technology at its indoor greenhouse in Banks Township today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122). [Read More]