Public hearing to review a presentation provided by the PA Department of Education on the basic education funding formula
Basic Education Funding Commission | Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 10 a.m. | Hearing room 1, NOB [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 209, SB 462 and SB 565; and HB 100 and HB 301
Senate Education Committee | Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 11 a.m. | Room 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]
Grant Awarded to Treat Acid Mine Drainage in Catawissa, Tomhicken Creek
A project to improve the treatment of 4,000 gallons per minute of acid mine drainage that runs into the Catawissa and Tomhicken Creeks was awarded a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Dane Watro (R-116). [Read More]
June Argall TV Report: Community Colleges
The June edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) features a bipartisan roundtable discussion on community colleges in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Argall Receives Award for Transforming Blight into New Housing
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) has received an award for transforming blighted buildings into housing from the Association of Community Development Corporations. [Read More]
Program to Repair, Build Schools Examined by Senate Education Committee
A program to repair outdated and deteriorating schools and build new schools was the focus of a public hearing of the Senate Education Committee chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today. [Read More]
Senate Education Committee Reviews Teacher Shortages
Legislative solutions to the ongoing teacher shortages affecting parts of Pennsylvania were considered during a hearing of the Senate Education Committee chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today. [Read More]
Public hearing on school facility assessments and data
Senate Education Committee | Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | 10 a.m. | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
State Grants Awarded to Economic, Community Development Projects in Carbon County
Projects to develop the economy and communities of Carbon County were awarded almost $750,000 in state grants through the Local Share Account Program today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122). [Read More]
State Grants Awarded to Economic, Community Development Projects in Luzerne County
Projects to develop the economy and communities of Luzerne County were awarded state grants totaling more than $1.6 million from the Local Share Account Program today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), Rep. Dane Watro (R-116), and Rep. Mike Cabell (R-117). [Read More]
Public hearing to consider proposals to address educator workforce challenges in PA
Senate Education Committee | Monday, May 22, 2023 | 1 p.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room 1 [Read More]
Argall Bill to Ensure Competency of Governor, Lt. Governor after Health Emergency Approved by Committee
A bill to update the procedures to ensure continuity of the Pennsylvania state government if a governor or lieutenant governor is unable to perform their duties was approved with unanimous support by the Senate State Government Committee today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Argall Bill to Fund Blight Demolition Passes Committee
A bill to increase county funding for blight demolition was approved by the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee by a unanimous, bipartisan vote today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), who authored the bill. It now heads to the Senate for its consideration. [Read More]
Legislation to Safeguard Public Assistance from Waste, Fraud and Abuse Earns Senate Approval
Taxpayer dollars provided to Pennsylvania’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medical Assistance program would be better protected from fraud and abuse under a package of bills approved by the Senate today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), Sen. Scott Martin (R-13), Sen. Mike Regan (R-31), and Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50). [Read More]
Bipartisan Argall Bill to Protect Rights of Corrections Officers Passes Senate
A bill to ensure that state corrections officers and forensic employees are given due process when accused of wrongdoing was approved by the Senate today by a bipartisan vote of 36-14, according to the bill’s prime sponsor Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
May Argall Report: Local Music in the State Capitol Building
The May edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) features recent performances from three local schools at the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building in Harrisburg. [Read More]
Argall Bills to Curb Waste Advanced
A package of bills to reduce waste and abuse in Pennsylvania’s public assistance programs was approved by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), the prime sponsor of the bills. All three bills now advance to the Senate for consideration. [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 97, SB 290, SB 353, SB 456, SB 460 and SB 647
Senate Education Committee | Tuesday, May 2, 2023 | 12 p.m. | East Wing, Room 8E-A [Read More]
Projects to Remove Lead Contamination from Pottsville Water, Repair Orwigsburg Sewer Awarded State Grants
Projects to repair water and sewer infrastructure in Pottsville and Orwigsburg were awarded over $7.3 million in state grants today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123), and Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124). [Read More]
April Argall Report: Preparing Pennsylvania’s Next Generation of Teachers
The April edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) features a recent hearing of the Senate Education Committee focused on teacher shortages in Pennsylvania. [Read More]