Argall, Pashinski Announce More Than $127,000 in State Grants for Luzerne County Community Projects
State grants totaling more than $127,000 were awarded to community and economic development projects in Luzerne County this week, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121), who worked with local leaders to secure this highly competitive funding. [Read More]
Argall, Walsh Announce More Than $670,000 in State Grants for Luzerne County Community Projects
tate grants totaling more than $670,000 were awarded to community and economic development projects in Luzerne County this week, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-117), who worked with local leaders to secure this highly competitive funding. [Read More]
Watro, Argall Announce Nearly $875,000 in Grants for Luzerne County Communities
Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today announced nearly $875,000 in state grants have been awarded to improve public safety and recreational opportunities in southern Luzerne County. [Read More]
Heffley, Argall Announce More Than $725,000 for Carbon County Improvements
Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced they helped secure $736,596 for community and public safety upgrades. [Read More]
Twardzik, Argall Announce More Than $1.3 Million for Schuylkill River Trail Expansion
Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) are pleased to announce more than $1.3 million in federal Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside funding for Schuylkill County to support continued expansion of the Schuylkill River Trail near the Mill Creek section in the St. Clair and Frackville area. [Read More]
Argall Hosts Housing Roundtable in Tamaqua
Regional housing developers and business leaders gathered at Lehigh Carbon Community College’s Tamaqua campus today to review current housing challenges and strategies to encourage new development. [Read More]
Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee Advances Several Bills to Make Homeownership More Attainable
The Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee gathered today to advance several bills aimed at making homeownership a reality for more people, said Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Argall Introduces Resolution to Honor America’s 250th Birthday
The Pennsylvania State Senate gathered today for a rare meeting at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia to honor America’s 250th birthday, including Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Argall TV Report: Expanding Dental Education, Removing Bureaucratic Barriers to Reduce Dental Workforce Shortages
The May edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) reviews a recent Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing held in Luzerne County on efforts to reverse severe workforce shortages in dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants. [Read More]
Stehr, Argall Announce Nearly $800,000 Investment in Local Manufacturing
Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) are pleased to announce Keystone Potato Products, LLC in Schuylkill County has been awarded a $784,350 grant through Pennsylvania’s Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA) program. [Read More]
Twardzik, Argall Announce Funding to Support Manufacturing in West Mahanoy Township
Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today announced a state grant to support manufacturing was awarded to a local employer. MBA Building Supplies, a steel framing product manufacturing facility located in West Mahanoy Township, received $580,536 through the RISE PA program to install a new solar system, purchase an electrified forklift and install energy-efficient lighting. [Read More]
Watro, Argall Announce $6.67 Million Loan for Kline Township Municipal Authority Water System Improvements
Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today announced a $6.67 million loan has been approved by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) for the Kline Township Municipal Authority to undertake a new round of improvements to its water system, including the Hancock Street Phase 2 water main replacement, the Tresckow Fire Loop water main replacement and the Tresckow water tank rehabilitation. [Read More]
Senate Hearing Calls for Expanding Dental Education, Removing Bureaucratic Barriers to Reduce Dental Workforce Shortages
Efforts to expand access to dental education and reduce barriers to entry to address severe workforce shortages in dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants were the focus of a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today. [Read More]
Hearing on dental workforce shortages and their impact on health
Senate Majority Policy Committee | Benco Dental, 295 Centerpoint Blvd., Jenkins Township, PA [Read More]
$600,000 Awarded to Restore Palmerton Area Library, Say Heffley, Argall
Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced the Palmerton Area Library received $600,000 in grant funding to help repair water damage and restore its century-old building. [Read More]
Philadelphia Officials, Advocates Call for Stronger Law Enforcement Response, Traffic Calming Measures to Deter Aggressive Driving
Law enforcements agencies, transportation officials and community advocates discussed initiatives to discourage aggressive driving and make roads safer for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists at a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee today. Sen. Joe Picozzi (R-5) invited the committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), to northeast Philadelphia to hear about the dangers confronting his constituents and successful efforts already underway that have reduced crashes and fatalities. [Read More]
Senate Hearing April 13 on Dental Workforce Shortages
The public health impact of dental care shortages and strategies to grow the dental care workforce will be examined at a Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing Monday, April 13, at 2 p.m. at Benco Dental, 295 Centerpoint Blvd., Jenkins Township. [Read More]
Public hearing on deterring aggressive driving in Philadelphia
Senate Majority Policy Committee | The Community College of Philadelphia Northeast Regional Center, 12901 Townsend Rd., Philadelphia, PA [Read More]
Picozzi to Host Senate Hearing on Deterring Aggressive Driving
Policies to protect pedestrians, cyclists and motorists from aggressive drivers in Philadelphia will be examined at a Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing Tuesday, April 7 at 10 a.m. at the Community College of Philadelphia Northeast Regional Center, 12901 Townsend Rd., Philadelphia. [Read More]
Twardzik, Argall Announce Nearly $1 Million Awarded to Enhance Schuylkill Haven Electric Grid
Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) are pleased to announce the Borough of Schuylkill Haven has been awarded $994,746 through the Pennsylvania Grid Resilience Grants program to enhance the reliability and resiliency of its electric grid. [Read More]