Argall: Pennsylvania Colleges Must Fight Campus Antisemitism
After hearing disturbing accounts of antisemitism on college campuses across Pennsylvania, state Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) called on college administrators to take stronger actions against the perpetrators of this hatred during a public hearing of the Senate Education Committee. [Read More]
Historic Schwab School to be Restored, Transformed into Apartments
State Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and state Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122) joined local officials at a press conference today to announce that work to transform the blighted Schwab School in Weatherly into 30 affordable apartments will soon begin. [Read More]
State Funding to Develop Mine-Scarred Land into Business Park in Hazle Township
A highly competitive state grant of $2 million and a low interest loan of $3 million were awarded to CAN DO, Inc. and Mericle Commercial Real Estate Services today to develop the Crossroads East Business Park on mine-scarred land in Hazle Township, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Dane Watro (R-116). [Read More]
State Grant Supports Careers, Employers in Western Schuylkill County
The Schuylkill Economic Development Corporation was awarded a highly competitive state grant of more than $830,000 to extend natural gas service to the Keystone Potato Products and Espoma facilities located in Foster and Frailey Townships, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107). [Read More]
Argall: Unclaimed Property? We Can Help!
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) encouraged his constituents in Schuylkill, Carbon, and Luzerne counties to contact his offices to check if they have unclaimed property today. [Read More]
Argall: Bipartisan Budget Support Students
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) voted to support the 2024-25 state budget, which cuts $740 million from Governor Shapiro’s original proposal and adds nearly $740 million to the state’s Rainy Day Fund to protect against future economic downturns, when it was approved by a strongly bipartisan vote of 44-5 by the state Senate. [Read More]
Argall: Public Hearing to Focus on Antisemitism on Pennsylvania College Campuses
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced today that the Senate Education Committee will convene a public hearing about the impact of rising antisemitism on Pennsylvania college campuses. The hearing will be held in the State Capitol on Thursday, July 25 at 10:30 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 of the North Office Building. [Read More]
Public hearing on combatting antisemitism on Pennsylvania college campuses
Senate Education Committee | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
Argall TV Report: Talking to Marian Catholic Students About Delaying School Start Times
The July edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) asks Marian Catholic students if schools should delay their start times. Argall and Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) hosted a question-and-answer session with seniors from Marian Catholic High School who traveled to Harrisburg for a tour of the State Capitol. [Read More]
Meeting to consider HB 1553
Senate Education Committee | Rules Committee Conference Room [Read More]
Argall: Require Parental Consent for Virtual Counseling, Notify Parents of Weapons in Schools
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) guided legislation to expand parental rights in Pennsylvania schools to final passage in the Senate this week as the chairman of the Senate Education Committee. [Read More]
Meeting to consider HB 897
Senate Education Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]
Roman’s Law Passed by Senate
Legislation to allow delayed school enrollment in Pennsylvania for young children with autism was passed by the Senate today according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), the sponsor of the bill. [Read More]
Bill to Curb Cell Phone Use in Schools Approved by Senate Education Committee
Legislation to support schools that adopt policies to limit student access to cell phones during the school day was approved by the Senate Education Committee today with bipartisan support. [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 366, SB 1207 and SB 1208
Senate Education Committee | Room 8 E-A, East Wing [Read More]
Argall Demands Action on Vacant White Haven Center
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) demanded the sale or reuse of the vacant White Haven Center after hearing serious concerns from residents of the surrounding communities about the lack of progress at the site. [Read More]
Senate Education Committee Votes to Repair Schools, Protect Parental Rights
Legislation to gather information about the conditions of schools to determine how much funding is needed for repairs was approved by the Senate Education Committee today. [Read More]
PA Senate Approves “Grow PA” Bills to Support Affordable Pathways to Higher Ed, Career Prep
Tens of thousands of students would have more opportunities to pursue affordable post-secondary education and career preparation programs under a package of bills approved with bipartisan support by the Pennsylvania Senate this week. [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 913, SB 971, SB 1171, SB 1175 and SB 1252
Senate Education Committee | 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
Public Hearing Reviews Innovative, Hands-On Learning Program
A joint public hearing of the Senate Education Committee and the Senate Appropriations Committee reviewed the Total Experience Learning Program today, which leads students in experience-based learning activities and trains teachers in new methods to improve student outcomes. [Read More]