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]
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]
Heffley, Argall Announce More Than $1.9 Million in State Grants for Carbon County
State grants totaling more than $1.9 million were awarded to communities in Carbon County today. Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) worked with local leaders to secure this highly competitive funding. [Read More]
Barton, Argall Announce More Than $1 Million in State Grants for Eastern Schuylkill County
State grants totaling more than $1 million were awarded to communities in eastern Schuylkill County today. Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) worked with local leaders to secure this highly competitive funding. [Read More]
Argall, Walsh Announce More Than $625,000 in State Grants for Luzerne County
State grants totaling more than $625,000 were awarded to communities in Luzerne County today. Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-117) worked with local leaders to secure this funding. [Read More]
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]