Schuylkill County Historical Society Awarded State Grant
HARRISBURG –– The Schuylkill County Historical Society was awarded a Cultural and Historical Support Grant of $9,000 by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Reps. Tim Twardzik (R-123), Jamie Barton (R-124), Joanne Stehr (R-107) and Dane Watro (R-116). “We are very pleased the Schuylkill County Historical Society […] [Read More]
Argall Tours Newly Upgraded Municipal Building in Foster Township
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) recently visited Foster Township, Luzerne County to tour ongoing renovations at the township municipal building and discuss plans for a new community center. [Read More]
Argall, Barton Announce More Than $1.3 Million in State Grants for Eastern Schuylkill County Communities
State grants totaling more than $1.3 million were awarded to communities in eastern Schuylkill County today. Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) worked with local leaders to secure this highly competitive funding. [Read More]
Argall, Watro Announce $1.1 Million in Funding for Schuylkill, Luzerne County Communities
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) announced more than $1.1 million in Local Share Account funds were awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to several municipalities in Schuylkill and Luzerne counties today. [Read More]
Argall, Twardzik Announce More than $1.3 Million in State Grants for Schuylkill County Communities
State grants totaling more than $1.3 million were awarded to communities in Schuylkill County today. [Read More]
Argall, Stehr Announce $600,000 State Grant for Tower City Borough
A $600,000 state grant was awarded to Tower City to replace main water supply lines today. Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107) worked with local leaders to secure this highly competitive funding. [Read More]
Argall, Heffley Announce More than $1.6 Million in State Grants for Carbon County Projects
State grants totaling more than $1.6 million were awarded to communities throughout Carbon County for key projects today. Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122) worked with local leaders to secure this funding. [Read More]
Argall, Pashinski Announce $75,000 State Grant to Improve Bear Creek Township Park
A $75,000 state grant was awarded to Bear Creek Township today to make improvements to Trailwood Park, including the installation of a fenced tennis and pickleball court. Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-120) worked with local leaders to secure this funding. [Read More]
Argall, Walsh Announce $385,000 in State Grants for Luzerne County Communities
State grants totaling $385,000 were awarded to communities throughout Luzerne County for key infrastructure and recreation projects today. Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-117) worked with local leaders to secure this funding. [Read More]
Argall, Twardzik Announce Funding for Affordable Housing in Pottsville
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) announced today an affordable housing initiative in Pottsville has received funding through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). [Read More]
Argall Bill to Address Caregiver Shortages Advances
The Senate Education Committee unanimously approved bipartisan legislation authored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) to help address Pennsylvania’s long-term care workforce shortage today. [Read More]
Argall TV Report: The Future of Penn State’s Hazleton and Schuylkill Campuses
The December edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) examines two recent roundtables discussing the futures of Penn State Hazleton and Penn State Schuylkill and a celebration with university student government leaders at Jimmy’s Quick Lunch in Hazleton. [Read More]
Argall Announces Significant Increases in Public School Funding Across Carbon, Luzerne and Schuylkill Counties
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced that as a result of the recently approved state budget, school districts in Carbon, Luzerne and Schuylkill counties will see significant funding increases ranging from 2.8% to 16.5%. [Read More]
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]