February 6, 2024
Argall: Are Governor Shapiro’s Spending Increases Realistic or Phony?
Sen. Dave Argall (R-Schuylkill/Carbon/Luzerne) voiced concerns today about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed $3.2 billion budget increase. [Read More]
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February 5, 2024
Meeting to consider SB 801
Senate Education Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
January 16, 2024
Deer Lake, East Brunswick Township Parks Awarded State Grants
State grants totaling over $250,000 were awarded to two projects to improve outdoor recreation spaces in Schuylkill County today, according to Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
January 11, 2024
Republicans Unite Behind Alternative Basic Education Funding Commission Report
Republicans who serve on the Basic Education Funding Commission unveiled their alternative report (Report #1) today during the final meeting at the state Capitol. According to the Republican lawmakers on the commission, the report provides a roadmap to provide greater budget stability for school districts, ensure students will receive at the least the same amount as the current year’s historic budget allocations, and seek to put in place greater accountability measures for hard-earned tax dollars paying for public education. [Read More]
January 10, 2024
Public hearing on matters related to basic education funding
Basic Education Funding Commission | Hearing Room 1, North Office Building [Read More]
December 19, 2023
Over $3.3 Million in Sewer and Water Grants Awarded to Schuylkill County Communities
State grants totaling over $3.3 million were awarded to projects to improve sewer and water systems in Schuylkill County, according to Sen. Dave Argall, Rep. JoAnne Stehr, and Rep. Tim Twardzik. [Read More]
December 19, 2023
Over $6 Million in Sewer and Water Grants Awarded to Carbon, Schuylkill County Communities
State grants totaling over $6 million were awarded to projects to improve sewer and water systems in Carbon and Schuylkill Counties, according to Sen. Dave Argall, Rep. Doyle Heffley, and Rep. Jamie Barton. [Read More]
December 19, 2023
Almost $5 Million in Sewer and Water Grants Awarded to Luzerne, Schuylkill County Communities
State grants totaling almost $5 million were awarded to projects to improve sewer and water systems in Luzerne and Schuylkill Counties, according to Sen. Dave Argall, Rep. Dane Watro, and Rep. Mike Cabell. [Read More]
December 13, 2023
Argall Bill to Punish Looters Awaits Governor’s Signature
A bill to crack down on looters and thieves was approved with strong bipartisan support in the House of Representatives and Senate and now awaits the signature of the Governor to become law. [Read More]
December 13, 2023
Argall Bill to Ban PA Tax Dollars from Supporting Russian War Crimes Heads to the Governor’s Desk
A bill to prevent Pennsylvania taxpayer dollars from supporting companies with ties to the governments of Russia and Belarus was approved by a unanimous, bipartisan vote in the House of Representatives today, according to the sponsor of the bill, Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]