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Temple University Details First-Ever Rural Dental Education Center and Clinic in Tamaqua
November 13, 2025

Temple University Details First-Ever Rural Dental Education Center and Clinic in Tamaqua

According to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124), a major announcement at this week’s PA Oral Health Summit confirmed that Temple University’s Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry, along with the Tamaqua Area Community Partnership, is developing its first-ever rural dental education center and clinic in Tamaqua, marking a historic step toward addressing Pennsylvania’s growing shortage of dental professionals – especially in rural areas.  [Read More]

Argall: Senate Approves Bipartisan State Budget
November 12, 2025

Argall: Senate Approves Bipartisan State Budget

Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) voted today to advance the bipartisan 2025-26 state budget, which makes key improvements to the spending plan Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed earlier this year.  [Read More]

Law Enforcement, Child Safety Advocates Call for Stronger Response to AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material
November 10, 2025

Law Enforcement, Child Safety Advocates Call for Stronger Response to AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material

Law enforcement officials and child advocacy organizations shared their support for strengthening laws and education about the harm artificial intelligence (AI) can bring to children during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) today.  [Read More]

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November 3, 2025

Penn State Schuylkill Roundtable Calls for Expanded Future Opportunities

Expanding dual enrollment opportunities for local high school students, introducing new courses, and strengthening Penn State Schuylkill’s cooperative education (Co-Op) program with local employers were the key priorities at a legislative roundtable focused on the future of the campus.  [Read More]

Finnegan Foundation Provides Opportunities for Pennsylvania’s Future Leaders
October 29, 2025

Finnegan Foundation Provides Opportunities for Pennsylvania’s Future Leaders

College students interested in careers in public policy can apply for summer internships in Harrisburg through the James A. Finnegan Fellowship Foundation, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), who received an internship through this program during his college tenure.  [Read More]

Argall Bill to Fight Corrections Officer Shortage Passes Senate
October 28, 2025

Argall Bill to Fight Corrections Officer Shortage Passes Senate

Legislation introduced by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) at the request of the Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association was passed by the Senate with strong bipartisan support to address the staffing crisis facing the state’s correctional institutions.  [Read More]

Argall, Twardzik Review Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Site
October 27, 2025

Argall, Twardzik Review Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Site

Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) visited the site of an ongoing abandoned mine land reclamation project near Branchdale on Friday.  [Read More]

Argall Responds to Lies About CRIZ
October 25, 2025

Argall Responds to Lies About CRIZ

State Senator Dave Argall (R-Schuylkill) issued the following statement in response to recent remarks made by Pottsville mayoral candidate, Democrat Andy Wollyung, regarding the City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) program:  [Read More]

State Senate Approves Budget, Permitting Reform, Electricity Tax Repeal
October 22, 2025

State Senate Approves Budget, Permitting Reform, Electricity Tax Repeal

For the second time this year, the state Senate approved a temporary budget that ensures counties, school districts and other state government partners receive needed funding, said Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

Twardzik, Argall Announce State Funding to Support Schuylkill Haven Revitalization
October 15, 2025

Twardzik, Argall Announce State Funding to Support Schuylkill Haven Revitalization

Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced today that Schuylkill Haven Borough secured a state grant of $40,000 to improve downtown walkability, a significant part of the community’s ongoing revitalization plan.  [Read More]

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