Carbon County Economic Development, Transportation Projects Awarded State Grants
State grant totaling over $2.2 million were awarded to five economic development and transportation projects in Carbon County today, according to Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
School Finances Reviewed by Senate Education Committee
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) chaired a public hearing of the Senate Education Committee today reviewing school budgeting and general fund balances. [Read More]
Argall Office in Hazleton Opens to the Public
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced today that his district office in downtown Hazleton is officially operational and open to the public. The office is located at 145 East Broad Street and is open from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. [Read More]
Argall Bill to Protect Rights of Correctional Officers Approved by Senate Committee
Legislation to ensure the rights of correctional officers and forensic employees was passed by the Senate Labor and Industry Committee by a bipartisan vote of 11-0 today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), who authored the bill. [Read More]
Public Hearing to discuss K-12 school budgeting and fund balances
Senate Education Committee | Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | 1:30 p.m. | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
Legislation to Return Whole Milk to Schools Approved by Senate Education Committee
Two pieces of legislation encouraging Pennsylvania schools to again offer whole milk in school lunches were approved by the Senate Education Committee today, according to committee chair Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
March Argall Report: Letting the People Decide
The March edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) features debate on Senate Bill 1, which proposes three separate and distinct amendments to the Pennsylvania Constitution. If this legislation is approved by the House of Representatives, all three amendments would be placed on the ballot for final approval by Pennsylvania voters. [Read More]
Teacher Shortages in Pennsylvania Examined by Senate Education Committee
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) chaired a public hearing of the Senate Education Committee on shortages of teachers in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 232, SB 297 and SR 48
Senate Education Committee | Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. | East Wing, Room 8E-B [Read More]
Argall Reintroduces Bill to Prevent Pennsylvania Tax Dollars from Supporting Russian Government
On the eve of the one-year anniversary of Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) has reintroduced legislation that would prevent companies with connections to the Russian government from receiving Pennsylvania tax dollars. [Read More]
School Superintendents from Schuylkill, Carbon, Luzerne Counties Meet with State Legislative Delegation
Superintendents and other leaders of 20 school districts in Schuylkill, Carbon, and Luzerne Counties joined State Senator David G. Argall (R-29), who was recently appointed Chair of the Senate Education Committee, at a meeting in his Mahanoy City office today. [Read More]
Fire and EMS Companies in Schuylkill County Awarded $1.4 Million in State Grants
Over $1.4 million in state grants was awarded to 102 fire and emergency medical services departments in Schuylkill County, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29), Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124), Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123), Rep. Joanne Stehr (R-107), and Rep. Dane Watro (R-116). [Read More]
Argall Report: Alvernia Revitalizing Downtown Pottsville
The February edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator Dave Argall (R-29) features the recent opening of Alvernia University’s new downtown Pottsville location, the Pottsville CollegeTowne. [Read More]
Sen. Argall, Rep. Watro Mahanoy City Office to Host Veteran’s Outreach Appointments
Veterans or their dependents who have issues or questions about what benefits or services they may be eligible for can now schedule an appointment to meet with an American Legion service officer at the legislative offices of State Senator Dave Argall (R-29) and State Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) in Mahanoy City. [Read More]
Public Hearing on Teacher Shortages
Senate Education Committee | Tuesday, February 28, 2023 | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
Argall Appointed to State System of Higher Education Board of Governors
Senator Dave Argall (R-29) was appointed a member of the Board of Governors for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) today. The Board of Governors is responsible for planning and coordinating the development and operation of PASSHE by establishing educational, fiscal, and personnel policies. [Read More]
Pottsville CollegeTowne Officially Opens to Students
Pottsville CollegeTowne, a branch campus of Alvernia University in the heart of downtown Pottsville, marked the opening of its doors to students with a ribbon cutting ceremony today, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and State Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123). [Read More]
State Grant to Support Upgrades to Tremont Borough Park
A project to improve Tremont Borough Park was awarded a state grant today, according to State Rep. Joanne Stehr (R-107) and State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
State Grant to Support Upgrades to Kaier’s Park in Mahanoy City
A project to improve Kaier’s Park in Mahanoy City was awarded a state grant today, according to State Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) and State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Senate Education Committee Advances Bipartisan Bills to Protect the First Amendment, Recruit Firefighters
The Senate Education Committee met for its first voting meeting of the 2023-24 legislative session today, approving two bills unanimously, according to its new chairman, Senator Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]