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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]

Stehr, Argall Announce State Funding to Improve Wastewater Treatment in Pine Grove
October 15, 2025

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
October 1, 2025

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
Published: September 22, 2025   |  Event: Tuesday, September 23

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
September 16, 2025

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]

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September 10, 2025

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
September 9, 2025

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]

Brown, Argall to Introduce Legislation Requiring Preapplication Meetings for Data Center Developments
September 2, 2025

Brown, Argall to Introduce Legislation Requiring Preapplication Meetings for Data Center Developments

Sens. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40) and David G. Argall (R-29) circulated a co-sponsorship memo today regarding legislation that would require a pre-application meeting between developers and local officials before data center projects are formally submitted for municipal review.  [Read More]

Yaw, Argall Public Hearing Focused on Higher Education and PA Workforce Partnerships
September 2, 2025

Yaw, Argall Public Hearing Focused on Higher Education and PA Workforce Partnerships

WILLIAMSPORT – Strategies to strengthen partnerships between educators and workforce development organizations were examined during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) at Lycoming College. Legislators, educators, employers, leaders of labor and career development organizations, and students came together to discuss how […]  [Read More]

Yaw, Argall to Host Public Hearing on Higher Education and Workforce Development
August 26, 2025

Yaw, Argall to Host Public Hearing on Higher Education and Workforce Development

The importance of collaborations between higher education institutions and workforce development initiatives will be explored at a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 10 a.m. at Lycoming College’s Mary Lindsay Welch Honors Hall.  [Read More]

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Published: August 26, 2025   |  Hearing: Tuesday, September 2

Public hearing on higher education and workforce development

Senate Majority Policy Committee | Lycoming College, Mary Lindsay Welch Honors Hall, 304 E 4th St., Williamsport, PA   [Read More]

Senate Advances Spending Plan to Fund Critical Needs
August 12, 2025

Senate Advances Spending Plan to Fund Critical Needs

Counties, school districts, hospitals and others would receive critical state funding immediately under a bill approved by the Senate Tuesday, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29):  [Read More]

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August 11, 2025

Brown, Argall Host Public Hearing on Data Center Development in the Commonwealth

As the development of new data centers accelerates throughout Pennsylvania, Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) hosted a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee to review the potential impacts for nearby communities and the economy.  [Read More]

Culver, Argall Host Mental Health Roundtable in Danville
August 5, 2025

Culver, Argall Host Mental Health Roundtable in Danville

Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) co-hosted a public roundtable of the Senate Majority Policy Committee today at Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Danville to discuss the challenges and opportunities in delivering mental health services across Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

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Published: August 4, 2025   |  Hearing: Monday, August 11

Public hearing on data center development in Pennsylvania

Senate Majority Policy Committee | Valley View High School Auditorium, 1 Columbus Drive, Archbald, PA  [Read More]

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