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Carbon County, Hazleton Awarded Grants to Support Plans for Future Economic and Recreational Development
December 2, 2022

Carbon County, Hazleton Awarded Grants to Support Plans for Future Economic and Recreational Development

Two projects in the 29th Senatorial District were awarded state grants to support planning for future recreational areas and economic development, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). Carbon County will receive $50,000 to update its plans for future trails, greenways, and open spaces. The city of Hazleton will receive $35,000 to create a comprehensive plan with Greater Hazleton municipalities West Hazleton and Hazle Township to address quality of life and economic development improvements.  [Read More]

Senator Argall Prepares to Open New Offices in Carbon and Luzerne Counties, Hires New Staff
December 1, 2022

Senator Argall Prepares to Open New Offices in Carbon and Luzerne Counties, Hires New Staff

State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) will soon open two new district offices in Carbon and Luzerne Counties and recently hired two staff members of former state Senator John Yudichak, Brad Hurley and Bill Richards, to lead his constituent relations efforts in the newly redrawn 29th district.  [Read More]

December Argall Report: Generating Electricity While Restoring the Environment
December 1, 2022

December Argall Report: Generating Electricity While Restoring the Environment

The December edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator Dave Argall (R-29) features a recent public hearing of the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee which discussed Pennsylvania’s coal refuse electricity power plants.  [Read More]

$3 Million State Grant to Convert Upper Six Floors of Schuylkill Trust Company Building into Apartments
November 18, 2022

$3 Million State Grant to Convert Upper Six Floors of Schuylkill Trust Company Building into Apartments

A project by Pottsville Centre, LLC to transform the upper six floors of the Schuylkill Trust Company building in downtown Pottsville on Center and Market Streets into sixty market-rate apartment units has been awarded a $3 million state grant, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and State Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123). The grant will be matched with a private investment from the owner of the building.  [Read More]

Senator Argall’s Offices in Hamburg, Spring Township to Close
November 17, 2022

Senator Argall’s Offices in Hamburg, Spring Township to Close

Senator Dave Argall (R-29) will close his offices in the Hamburg Municipal Center and the Spring Township Municipal Building on November 18, 2022.  [Read More]

Shenandoah Center for Education, Business, and the Arts Awarded State Grant
November 3, 2022

Shenandoah Center for Education, Business, and the Arts Awarded State Grant

A dedicated community effort to build an innovation center and community hub at the site of a formerly blighted building in downtown Shenandoah was awarded a $30,000 state grant today, according to Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Senator David G. Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

November Argall Report: Past and Present Local Lawmakers Reflect on Legislative Service
November 1, 2022

November Argall Report: Past and Present Local Lawmakers Reflect on Legislative Service

The November edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator Dave Argall (R-29) features a recent event sponsored by the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce and the Schuylkill County Historical Society which hosted 11 former and current members of the state legislature from Schuylkill County.  [Read More]

Twardzik, Argall Proposal to Defend Small Employers from Unfair Tax Increase Heads to the Governor
October 26, 2022

Twardzik, Argall Proposal to Defend Small Employers from Unfair Tax Increase Heads to the Governor

A provision in Senate Bill 1083 to protect small employers from unfair tax increases was approved the General Assembly and sent to the governor for his signature, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and State Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123).  [Read More]

Argall Bill to Fund Blight Demolition Sent to the Governor
October 24, 2022

Argall Bill to Fund Blight Demolition Sent to the Governor

A bill that would ensure funding for the demolition of blighted properties was approved by the State House of Representative by a strongly bipartisan vote of 163-37, according to State Senator Dave Argall (R-29), who introduced the bill. It now heads to the governor’s desk for final approval.  [Read More]

State Senate Approves Transfer of Land to Bear Creek Township Volunteer Fire Hose Company
October 19, 2022

State Senate Approves Transfer of Land to Bear Creek Township Volunteer Fire Hose Company

A transfer of land to the Bear Creek Township Volunteer Fire Hose Company was approved by the State Senate today by a bipartisan vote of 46-3, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and State Senator John Yudichak (I-14).  [Read More]

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