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Argall: House Action Needed to Support Victims Over Murderers
July 16, 2026

Argall: House Action Needed to Support Victims Over Murderers

Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today called on the state House of Representatives to pass legislation updating Pennsylvania’s sentencing laws for second-degree murder. Without legislative action, Pennsylvania's existing sentencing structure for second-degree murder would be invalidated, creating uncertainty for victims, prosecutors and the courts. More than 1,150 individuals currently serving sentences for second-degree murder could be affected.  [Read More]

Argall Announces Significant Increase in Public School Funding Across Carbon, Luzerne and Schuylkill Counties
July 12, 2026

Argall Announces Significant Increase in Public School Funding Across Carbon, Luzerne and Schuylkill Counties

Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced today the recently approved 2026-27 state budget includes significant funding increases for schools in Carbon, Luzerne and Schuylkill counties. In total, school districts in the 29th Senatorial District received almost $39 million more than in the 2025-26 state budget.  [Read More]

Argall Supports State Budget Agreement
July 12, 2026

Argall Supports State Budget Agreement

Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) supported a state budget today that doesn’t raise taxes. The final agreement was approved by a bipartisan vote of 44-6 in the Senate.  [Read More]

Argall Bill to Remove Employment Barriers for Cosmetologists Set for Enactment
July 12, 2026

Argall Bill to Remove Employment Barriers for Cosmetologists Set for Enactment

Legislation authored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) to streamline licensing for cosmetology professionals across state lines is set to become law after being approved by the House of Representatives today.  [Read More]

PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on Passing of Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr.
July 7, 2026

PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on Passing of Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr.

Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Transportation Committee Chair Judy Ward (R-30) and Senate Majority Policy Committee Chair David Argall (R-29) issued the following statement today:  [Read More]

Schuylkill Legislators Announce Affordable Housing Funding
June 16, 2026

Schuylkill Legislators Announce Affordable Housing Funding

Schuylkill Community Action has been awarded more than $225,000 to provide affordable housing through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund (PHARE), said Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123), Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

Argall TV Report: Shenandoah Center for Education, Business and the Arts Now Open
June 1, 2026

Argall TV Report: Shenandoah Center for Education, Business and the Arts Now Open

The June edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) highlights a community effort to build an innovation center and community hub at the former site of a row of blighted buildings in downtown Shenandoah. Local leaders recently gathered to celebrate the opening of Downtown Shenandoah, Inc.’s Center for Education, Business, and the Arts.  [Read More]

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June 1, 2026

June 2026 Argall Report: Shenandoah Center for Education, Business and the Arts Now Open

The June edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) highlights a community effort to build an innovation center and community hub at the former site of a row of blighted buildings in downtown Shenandoah. Local leaders recently gathered to celebrate the opening of Downtown Shenandoah, Inc.’s Center for Education, Business, and the Arts.  [Read More]

Argall, Pashinski Announce More Than $127,000 in State Grants for Luzerne County Community Projects
May 21, 2026

Argall, Pashinski Announce More Than $127,000 in State Grants for Luzerne County Community Projects

State grants totaling more than $127,000 were awarded to community and economic development projects in Luzerne County this week, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121), who worked with local leaders to secure this highly competitive funding.  [Read More]

Argall, Walsh Announce More Than $670,000 in State Grants for Luzerne County Community Projects
May 21, 2026

Argall, Walsh Announce More Than $670,000 in State Grants for Luzerne County Community Projects

tate grants totaling more than $670,000 were awarded to community and economic development projects in Luzerne County this week, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-117), who worked with local leaders to secure this highly competitive funding.  [Read More]

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