Twardzik, Argall Announce $90K Strategic Management Planning Grant
Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) are pleased to announce the city of Pottsville has been awarded $90,000 through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Strategic Management Planning Program (STMP) to develop a five-year financial and operational plan. [Read More]
Argall Highlights New School Safety, Facilities and Workforce Laws
As students return to class, Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) is highlighting three new laws aimed at strengthening school safety, improving Pennsylvania’s public school facilities and reducing barriers for licensed cosmetology professionals. [Read More]
Highlighting Community Partnerships in Hazleton
The September edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) focuses on several events throughout the city of Hazleton, the largest community Argall represents in the 29th Senate District. [Read More]
Stehr, Argall Announce More Than $446,000 in School Safety Grants for Western Schuylkill County
Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced more than $446,000 in state funding has been awarded to five schools and educational institutions in central Schuylkill County. [Read More]
Twardzik, Argall Announce More Than $1.4 Million in School Safety Grants for Central Schuylkill County
Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced more than $1.4 million in state funding has been awarded to 10 schools and educational institutions in central Schuylkill County. [Read More]
Nearly $950,000 Coming to Carbon County Schools for Safety, Behavioral Health Improvements
Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced several schools in Carbon County will be receiving nearly $950,000 to make learning environments safer and provide behavioral health support for students and staff. [Read More]
Watro, Argall Announce More Than $1.16 Million Awarded for School Safety, Mental Health
Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) on Friday announced four school districts serving southern Luzerne and northern Schuylkill counties will be awarded more than $1.16 million in School Safety and Mental Health Grants for physical security enhancements, behavioral health supports or both. [Read More]
Strategies to Prevent Future Electric Bill Spikes Highlighted at Senate Public Hearing
Strategies to prevent future electric bill hikes across northeast Pennsylvania were reviewed during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee chaired today by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. [Read More]
Hazleton Area Law Enforcement Spotlight Local Crime Trends, Prevention Strategies at Public Hearing
Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) led a public hearing on crime trends and strategies to improve public safety today which featured updates from Hazleton area law enforcement officials. While much work remains ahead, most testifiers noted crime rates in the area were declining and below the national average. [Read More]
Felony Murder Sentencing Highlighted at Senate, House Hearing
Law enforcement officers and other public officials shared the on-the-ground reality of their efforts to fight crime and how the General Assembly could support their mission during a joint public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee and the House Republican Policy Committee hosted by Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. David Rowe (R-82) today in Hazleton. [Read More]
Public hearing on preventing future price spikes in our electric bills: supply and demand
Senate Majority Policy Committee | Center for Education, Business and Arts, 115 N. Main Street, Shenandoah PA [Read More]
Energy Costs Focus of Senate Hearing in Shenandoah
Strategies to increase energy production and lower utility bills for all Pennsylvanians will be examined during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee on Friday, Aug. 14, at 9 a.m., at the Center for Education, Business and Arts, 115 N. Main St., Shenandoah. [Read More]
Joint public hearing on crime trends and solutions
Senate Majority Policy Committee and House GOP Policy Committee | Hazleton City Hall, 40 N. Church Street, Hazleton, PA 18201 [Read More]
Demolition Begins on Fire-Damaged St. Paul’s in Downtown Hazleton
Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today announced demolition has begun on the former St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in downtown Hazleton. [Read More]
News for Veterans – August 2026
In this Update: Baseball Season Deals for Veterans Easier Access to CDL Training for Veterans August 25: Veteran Service Officer Day Attention Veterans: Shenandoah Valley Sports Locker & Veterans Support Fund is Here to Help! Display of the Constitutional Preambles in Schools Nearly $600 Million in Infrastructure Improvements Approved by VA Baseball Season Deals for […] [Read More]
Public Safety, Crime Trends to be Focus of Joint Senate, House Hearing Featuring Attorney General Sunday
HAZLETON – Crime trends and policies to make Pennsylvania communities safer will be examined during a joint public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee and House Republican Policy Committee on Monday, Aug. 10, at 10 a.m., at Hazleton City Hall, 40 N. Church St., Hazleton. Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) and committee chairs Sen. Dave […] [Read More]
Argall TV Report: Revitalization Efforts in Downtown Lehighton
The August edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) highlights ongoing revitalization efforts in downtown Lehighton. [Read More]
Argall Bill to Remove Employment Barriers for Cosmetologists Signed into Law
Legislation authored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) to streamline licensing for the cosmetology workforce has been signed into law by the governor, a major step in addressing Pennsylvania’s ongoing workforce shortages. [Read More]
Schuylkill County State Legislators Announce Economic Development Grants
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), and Reps. Jamie Barton (R-124), JoAnne Stehr (R-107), Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Dane Watro (R-116) announced $7.35 million in state funding has been awarded for economic development projects throughout Schuylkill County. Each of the state grants must be matched with at least 50% funding by the grant recipient. [Read More]
Argall, Watro Announce Economic Development Grants for Luzerne, Schuylkill County Projects
Economic development projects in the Hazleton area and northern Schuylkill County are now reality thanks to $6.85 million in state grants. Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) worked with local leaders to secure this funding. [Read More]