Meeting to consider SB 84 and SB 114
Senate Education Committee | Tuesday, January 10, 2023 | 10 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A [Read More]
Senator Argall Appointed to Six Senate Committees
In addition to being named the Chair of the Senate Education Committee, Senator David G. Argall (R-29) was also appointed by President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) to serve on six additional Senate committees for the 2023-24 legislative session. [Read More]
Senator Argall Appointed Chair of Senate Education Committee
Senator Dave Argall (R-29) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) to serve as the Chair of the Senate Education Committee. [Read More]
January Argall Report: Fighting Blight and Improving Housing Opportunities
The January edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator Dave Argall (R-Schuylkill/Carbon/Luzerne) features recent events with Representative Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) on issues of blight and housing. [Read More]
Downtown Shenandoah Awarded State Grant
Downtown Shenandoah, Inc. was awarded a $500,000 state grant to support their longstanding efforts to build an innovation and event center, known as the Center for Education, Business, & the Arts (CEBA), according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29), Rep. Elect Dane Watro (R-116), and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123). [Read More]
Local Law Enforcement in Hazleton Awarded State Grant
The City of Hazleton Police Department was awarded a state grant to help them better protect their community, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Local Law Enforcement in Schuylkill County Awarded State Grants
Local law enforcement agencies in Frackville, Minersville, and Pottsville were awarded state grants to help them better protect their communities, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and State Representative Tim Twardzik (R-123). [Read More]
Local Law Enforcement in Carbon County Awarded State Grants
Local law enforcement agencies in Lehighton Borough, Mahoning Township, and Weatherly Borough were awarded state grants to help them better protect their communities, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and State Representative Doyle Heffley (R-122). [Read More]
Carbon County, Hazleton Awarded Grants to Support Plans for Future Economic and Recreational Development
Two projects in the 29th Senatorial District were awarded state grants to support planning for future recreational areas and economic development, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). Carbon County will receive $50,000 to update its plans for future trails, greenways, and open spaces. The city of Hazleton will receive $35,000 to create a comprehensive plan with Greater Hazleton municipalities West Hazleton and Hazle Township to address quality of life and economic development improvements. [Read More]
Senator Argall Prepares to Open New Offices in Carbon and Luzerne Counties, Hires New Staff
State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) will soon open two new district offices in Carbon and Luzerne Counties and recently hired two staff members of former state Senator John Yudichak, Brad Hurley and Bill Richards, to lead his constituent relations efforts in the newly redrawn 29th district. [Read More]
December Argall Report: Generating Electricity While Restoring the Environment
The December edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator Dave Argall (R-29) features a recent public hearing of the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee which discussed Pennsylvania’s coal refuse electricity power plants. [Read More]
$3 Million State Grant to Convert Upper Six Floors of Schuylkill Trust Company Building into Apartments
A project by Pottsville Centre, LLC to transform the upper six floors of the Schuylkill Trust Company building in downtown Pottsville on Center and Market Streets into sixty market-rate apartment units has been awarded a $3 million state grant, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and State Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123). The grant will be matched with a private investment from the owner of the building. [Read More]
Senator Argall’s Offices in Hamburg, Spring Township to Close
Senator Dave Argall (R-29) will close his offices in the Hamburg Municipal Center and the Spring Township Municipal Building on November 18, 2022. [Read More]
Shenandoah Center for Education, Business, and the Arts Awarded State Grant
A dedicated community effort to build an innovation center and community hub at the site of a formerly blighted building in downtown Shenandoah was awarded a $30,000 state grant today, according to Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
November Argall Report: Past and Present Local Lawmakers Reflect on Legislative Service
The November edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator Dave Argall (R-29) features a recent event sponsored by the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce and the Schuylkill County Historical Society which hosted 11 former and current members of the state legislature from Schuylkill County. [Read More]
Twardzik, Argall Proposal to Defend Small Employers from Unfair Tax Increase Heads to the Governor
A provision in Senate Bill 1083 to protect small employers from unfair tax increases was approved the General Assembly and sent to the governor for his signature, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and State Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123). [Read More]
Argall Bill to Fund Blight Demolition Sent to the Governor
A bill that would ensure funding for the demolition of blighted properties was approved by the State House of Representative by a strongly bipartisan vote of 163-37, according to State Senator Dave Argall (R-29), who introduced the bill. It now heads to the governor’s desk for final approval. [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 996, and to consider the Executive Nominations of Pam Iovino to the State Civil Service Commission, and Joel Frank and Rudy Battle to the State Athletic Commission
Senate State Government Committee | Monday, October 24, 2022 | 10:45 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8EA [Read More]
State Senate Approves Transfer of Land to Bear Creek Township Volunteer Fire Hose Company
A transfer of land to the Bear Creek Township Volunteer Fire Hose Company was approved by the State Senate today by a bipartisan vote of 46-3, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and State Senator John Yudichak (I-14). [Read More]
Public Hearing Focuses on Parental Rights, Bill to Ensure Safe Ballot Transfer Advances
The Senate State Government Committee held a public hearing reviewing Senate Bill 996, sponsored by Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33), which would codify the rights of parents over the upbringing of their children, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29). The committee also held a voting meeting and advanced four bills, including a bill to ensure the safe transport of ballots. [Read More]