Argall, Twardzik Announce Funding to Improve Mine Drainage Treatment in East Norwegian Township
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) announced that more than $220,000 in state funding was awarded to improve mine drainage treatment and water quality in East Norwegian Township. [Read More]
Argall: Bipartisan State Budget Agreement Cracks Down on Waste, Fraud and Abuse in Public Assistance
After nearly four years of debate, three reforms introduced by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) to reduce waste, fraud and abuse in Pennsylvania’s public assistance programs have been signed into law as part of the bipartisan 2025-26 state budget agreement. [Read More]
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
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
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]
Hearing on protections against harmful AI
Senate Majority Policy Committee | Trappe Fire Company #1, 20 W 5th Ave., Trappe, PA [Read More]
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]
Public Roundtable to Review Future of Penn State Schuylkill
Schuylkill County state legislators will host a public roundtable reviewing the future of Penn State Schuylkill. The event is a continuation of the advocacy efforts that saved the campus from closure earlier this year. Time will be set aside for public comment. [Read More]
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
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
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
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
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
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]
Stehr, Argall Announce State Funding to Improve Wastewater Treatment in Pine Grove
Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced today the Pine Grove Joint Treatment Authority secured a low-interest loan of more than $1.6 million from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to improve its wastewater treatment facility and collection system. [Read More]
Argall TV Report: Tourism Summit Breathes New Life into Carbon County and Beyond
The October edition of the local television program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) features the second Carbon County and Beyond Regional Tourism Summit, which was held at the historic Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe. [Read More]
Carbon County and Beyond Tourism Update
Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe PA, 18229 | Watch Live [Read More]
Penn State Hazleton Roundtable Calls for Expanded Community Outreach, New Programs
More dual enrollment classes for high school students, additional course offerings, and partnerships with local employers were all promoted at a legislative roundtable on the future of Penn State Hazleton today. [Read More]
Legislative Roundtable to Review Future Growth at Penn State Hazleton
Opportunities to expand the number of students and courses at Penn State Hazleton are the focus of a public roundtable set for Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon at Penn State Hazleton’s Kostos Building, Room #001. [Read More]
Argall Bills to Boost Long-Term Care, Corrections Workforces Advance
During the Senate’s session this week to continue work on the state budget, two bills authored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) were passed with bipartisan support by the full Senate, while a third advanced out of committee. [Read More]