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$1 Million Awarded to Schuylkill County to Fight Blight, Build New Housing
October 13, 2022

$1 Million Awarded to Schuylkill County to Fight Blight, Build New Housing

A new effort to demolish blighted buildings on the 100 block of North Brower Street in Shenandoah and build housing for seniors will be awarded $500,000 from the Department of Community and Economic Development, according to Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Senator David G. Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

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Published: October 12, 2022   |  Event: Tuesday, October 18

Meeting to consider HB 34, HB 121, HB 2484 HB 2633, and public hearing on SB 996

Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, October 18, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. | Hearing Room 1, North Office Building |   [Read More]

Project to Reclaim Abandoned Mine Land, Restore Schuylkill River Awarded State Grant
October 11, 2022

Project to Reclaim Abandoned Mine Land, Restore Schuylkill River Awarded State Grant

A project to reclaim one hundred acres of abandoned mine land near Schuylkill Haven to reduce water pollution in the Schuylkill River was awarded $292,450 from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29), Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123), and Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-125).  [Read More]

Craft Beverages Promotion in Schuylkill County Awarded State Grant
October 6, 2022

Craft Beverages Promotion in Schuylkill County Awarded State Grant

A new state grant of $26,403 was awarded to Explore Schuylkill to assist with their efforts to expand the promotion of their Craft Beverage Trail, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29), Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123), and Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-125).  [Read More]

October Argall Report: Breaking Down Barriers for Business Growth
October 3, 2022

October Argall Report: Breaking Down Barriers for Business Growth

The October edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator Dave Argall (R-29) features a recent House Majority Policy Committee meeting requested by Representative Tim Twardzik (R-123) focusing on the barriers to starting and growing a business in today’s economy.  [Read More]

Argall Bill to Ban Russian Companies from Receiving Pennsylvania Tax Dollars Passes Senate
September 21, 2022

Argall Bill to Ban Russian Companies from Receiving Pennsylvania Tax Dollars Passes Senate

A bill to ban companies with connections to the Russian government from receiving taxpayer dollars was approved by a bipartisan vote of 47-2 by the Senate today, according to the bill’s prime sponsor Senator David G. Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

Right-to-Know Reforms Advanced by Senate State Government Committee
September 20, 2022

Right-to-Know Reforms Advanced by Senate State Government Committee

Two bills to update Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law, the key statute governing transparency in state government, were passed by the Senate State Government Committee today, according to committee chairman Senator David G. Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

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Published: September 16, 2022   |  Event: Tuesday, September 20

Meeting to consider HB121, HB 1281, HB 1738, HB 2524 and SB 492, SB 1292

Senate State Government Committee | 10:30 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A  [Read More]

New State Grants to Fund New County Park, Improvements to Marlin and Seltzer Parks
September 16, 2022

New State Grants to Fund New County Park, Improvements to Marlin and Seltzer Parks

State grants awards will fund the creation of a new county park in Wayne Township and needed improvements to Marlin Park and Seltzer Park in Norwegian Township, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-125).  [Read More]

Northward Playground Awarded State Grant for Upgrades
September 15, 2022

Northward Playground Awarded State Grant for Upgrades

Northward Playground in St. Clair was awarded a $50,000 state grant to renovate its basketball courts and make other site improvements, according to Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Senator David G. Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

New State Grants to Fund Upgrades to East Brunswick Township Park, H. D. Buehler Memorial Pool
September 15, 2022

New State Grants to Fund Upgrades to East Brunswick Township Park, H. D. Buehler Memorial Pool

Two projects to make needed improvements to East Brunswick Township Park and H. D. Buehler Memorial Pool in Tamaqua were awarded state grants, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-124).  [Read More]

September Argall Report: Pennsylvania’s State Parks
September 1, 2022

September Argall Report: Pennsylvania’s State Parks

The September edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator Dave Argall (R-29) features our area’s state parks and includes a tour of Locust Lake State Park.  [Read More]

August Argall Report: New Housing Opportunities in Pottsville and Tamaqua
August 1, 2022

August Argall Report: New Housing Opportunities in Pottsville and Tamaqua

The August edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator Dave Argall (R-29) features a recent press conference where new market-rate housing opportunities were announced in Pottsville and Tamaqua.`  [Read More]

Senate Committee Reviews Concerns Regarding Governor and Lieutenant Governor Disability Procedures
July 18, 2022

Senate Committee Reviews Concerns Regarding Governor and Lieutenant Governor Disability Procedures

The Senate State Government Committee held a public hearing Monday to review the legal requirements for incapacitated governors or lieutenant governors, according to committee chairman Senator David G. Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

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Published: July 14, 2022   |  Event: Monday, July 18

Public Hearing on Act 347 of 1974 – Governor and Lieutenant Governor Disability Procedure Law

Senate State Government Committee | Monday, July 18, 2022 | 11:00 a.m. | Hearing Room 1, North Office Building  [Read More]

Argall: School Safety and Mental Health Support Receive Big Budget Boost
July 12, 2022

Argall: School Safety and Mental Health Support Receive Big Budget Boost

The 2022-23 state budget recently approved by the General Assembly includes a $200 million increase for safety and mental health needs in both public and non-public schools in Schuylkill County, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

Argall: School Safety and Mental Health Support Receive Big Budget Boost
July 12, 2022

Argall: School Safety and Mental Health Support Receive Big Budget Boost

The 2022-23 state budget recently approved by the General Assembly includes a $200 million increase for safety and mental health needs in both public and non-public schools in Berks County, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29).   [Read More]

Senator Argall, Local Officials Announce New Housing in Tamaqua and Pottsville
July 12, 2022

Senator Argall, Local Officials Announce New Housing in Tamaqua and Pottsville

Local officials gathered in Pottsville today to announce new competitive housing grants to develop quality, upper floor housing in now-vacant spaces in both Tamaqua and Pottsville, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123).  [Read More]

Senate Confirms A.J. Serina to Serve as Schuylkill County Magisterial District Judge
July 11, 2022

Senate Confirms A.J. Serina to Serve as Schuylkill County Magisterial District Judge

The Senate voted unanimously on Friday, July 8th to confirm A.J. Serina to serve as Schuylkill County Magisterial District Judge. He will fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Judge James R. Ferrier. Senator Argall recommended Judge Serina’s appointment to the governor, and his nomination received strong, bipartisan support in Schuylkill County.  [Read More]

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July 8, 2022

Argall: Governor Wolf’s Vetoes Require Constitutional Amendments

Legislation sponsored by Senator Dave Argall (R-29) was approved by the Senate today to give the people of Pennsylvania the ability to decide several amendments to the Pennsylvania Constitution.  [Read More]

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