Heffley, Argall Announce Nearly $395,000 for Outdoor Recreation Projects
Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced today nearly $395,000 in state funding has been approved for outdoor recreation projects in Carbon County. The funding was awarded by the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) through the Community Conservation Partnership Program (C2P2). [Read More]
Bill to Rename I-81 Exit 119 After Fallen PSP Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr. Now Law
Legislation to designate the interchange of Interstate 81 and State Route 4007, known as Exit 119, on the border of Cass and Butler townships in Schuylkill County as the PSP Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr. Memorial Interchange has been signed into law, said Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123). [Read More]
Watro, Argall Announce $300,000 for Columbus Court Park Improvements
Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced today $300,000 in state funding has been approved for improvements to Columbus Court Park in Hazleton. The funding was awarded by the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) through the Community Conservation Partnership Program (C2P2). [Read More]
Argall, Walsh Announce $160,000 for Local Park Improvements
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-117) announced today $160,000 in state funding has been approved for outdoor recreation projects in Luzerne County. The funding was awarded by the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) through the Community Conservation Partnership Program (C2P2). [Read More]
Schuylkill Legislators Announce Nearly $2.1 Million for Outdoor Recreation Projects
Reps. Tim Twardzik (R-123), Jamie Barton (R-124), JoAnne Stehr (R-107) and Dane Watro (R-116) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced today nearly $2.1 million in state funding has been approved for outdoor recreation projects in Schuylkill County. The funding was awarded by the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) through the Community Conservation Partnership Program (C2P2). [Read More]
Schuylkill Legislators Announce State Grant for Schuylkill Technology Center
Schuylkill Technology Center has been awarded a $242,052 state grant through PennDOT’s Career and Technical Education grant program, according to Reps. Tim Twardzik (R-123), JoAnne Stehr (R-107), Jamie Barton (R-124) and Dane Watro (R-116), and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Argall Bill to Address Caregiver Shortage Set for Enactment
Bipartisan legislation authored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) to help address Pennsylvania’s long-term care workforce shortage was unanimously passed by the House of Representatives and is now almost law. [Read More]
Breaking the Scroll: Negative Impacts of Social Media on Students Spotlighted at Senate Hearing
POTTSTOWN — Teens, parents, law enforcement officials and advocates shared their perspectives on how social media negatively affects student learning, socialization and mental health during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) today. “As chair of the Senate Communications and Technology Committee, I have firsthand insight into […] [Read More]
Public Hearing Looks to Protect Youth from Social Media Harm
Senate Majority Policy Committee | Pottsgrove Middle School, 1335 N. Hanover St. Pottstown [Read More]
Argall, Walsh Announce $60,000 in Grants for Freeland, White Haven
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-117) announced today Freeland and White Haven boroughs have each received $30,000 grants to help build on the region’s growing outdoor recreation opportunities and ongoing efforts to revitalize local communities. [Read More]
Argall, Pashinski Announce $100K State Grant for Trailwood Park Development in Bear Creek Township
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121) announced $100,000 in state funding has been awarded to Bear Creek Township for the Trailwood Park Development Project. [Read More]
Public Hearing Looks to Protect Youth from Social Media Harm
At the request of Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), the Senate Majority Policy Committee will spotlight the growing concerns surrounding youth over-exposure to social media and the potential harms associated with excessive online engagement. [Read More]
Bill to Rename I-81 Exit 119 After Fallen PSP Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr. Passes Senate
Legislation to designate the interchange of Interstate 81 with State Route 4007, known as Exit 119, on the border of Cass and Butler townships in Schuylkill County as the PSP Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr. Memorial Interchange was approved by Senate today. [Read More]
Strategies to Combat Antisemitism and Hate Highlighted at Senate Hearing
Educators, parents and advocacy organizations shared their experiences with antisemitism and explored strategies to combat hate during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee today. [Read More]
Public hearing on combating antisemitic hate
Majority Policy Committee | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
Senate Majority Policy Committee Announces Hearing on Antisemitic Incidents in Pennsylvania
The Senate Majority Policy Committee will convene a public hearing on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 9 a.m., to examine the recent rise in antisemitic incidents across Pennsylvania and explore statewide strategies to confront hate and strengthen protections for Jewish communities. [Read More]
Twardzik, Barton, Argall Announce $400,000 for Plum Creek Water Main Replacement
Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123), Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today announced $400,000 in Local Share Account funding for the Plum Creek Municipal Authority to replace a section of water main from Running Deer Drive to Stag Drive. [Read More]
Twardzik, Argall Announce Nearly $2 Million in LSA Funding for Schuylkill County Projects
Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today announced $1,951,952 in Local Share Account (LSA) funding for nine projects in the 123rd House District. [Read More]
Stehr, Argall Announce Nearly $774,000 in LSA Funding for Schuylkill County Projects
Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today announced $773,892 in Local Share Account (LSA) funding for three projects in the 107th House District. [Read More]
Watro, Argall Announce Nearly $1.7 Million in LSA Grants for Luzerne, Schuylkill Projects
Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today announced $1,656,790 in Local Share Account grants have been approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority for eight municipal projects in Luzerne and Schuylkill counties. [Read More]