Roundtable Discussion on the Future of Penn State Schuylkill
Sen. Dave Argall and Reps. Tim Twardzik, Jamie Barton, JoAnne Stehr, and Dane Watro| Penn State Schuylkill John E. Morgan Auditorium, 200 University Dr., Schuylkill Haven [Read More]
Roundtable Discussion on the Future of Penn State Hazleton
Sen. Dave Argall, Sen. Lynda Culver, Rep. Dane Watro, and Rep. Jamie Walsh | Hazleton LaunchBox, 13 W Broad St., Hazleton [Read More]
Stream Maintenance Key to Preventing Devastating Floods, Says Senate Majority Policy Committee
Local officials and conservation experts shared their perspectives on how maintaining and repairing streams prevents flooding from wreaking havoc on homes and employers during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today. [Read More]
Public hearing on improving access to quality healthcare through technological innovation
Senate Majority Policy Committee | Waynesburg University, Southpointe Ctr., 1000 Horizon Vue Drive, Canonsburg, PA [Read More]
Public hearing on veterans workforce initiatives
Senate Majority Policy Committee | Glenfield Valley Veterans Assoc., 108 East Beaver St., Glenfield, PA [Read More]
Senate Majority Policy Committee to Review Technological Innovation in Healthcare
The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), will visit Canonsburg next week at the invitation of Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) to discuss technological innovations to expand access to quality healthcare in both rural and urban areas of Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senate Majority Policy Committee to Examine Veterans Workforce Programs
The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), will visit Glenfield next week at the invitation of Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) to discuss strategies to connect Pennsylvania veterans with workforce initiatives and other services. [Read More]
Hearing to discuss maintaining clean streams and flood mitigation strategies
Senate Majority Policy Committee | Penn College, Williamsport, Lycoming County [Read More]
Senate Majority Policy Committee to Review Flood Mitigation in Williamsport
The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), will visit Williamsport next week at the invitation of Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) to review flood mitigation strategies and state programs to repair streams. [Read More]
Argall TV Report: Transforming Blighted Buildings into the Mericle Family Center YMCA in Hazleton and Alvernia University Pottsville
The March edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) highlights Alvernia University Pottsville CollegeTowne and the Mericle Family Center YMCA in Hazleton – two local projects that transformed blighted and vacant buildings, breathing new life into the region. [Read More]
State Legislators Condemn Potential Closure of Penn State Schuylkill, Penn State Hazleton
State Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and State Reps. Jamie Barton (R-124), JoAnne Stehr (R-107), Tim Twardzik (R-123), Jamie Walsh (R-117), and Dane Watro (R-116) issued a joint statement condemning Penn State’s new plan that could close Penn State Schuylkill and Penn State Hazleton. The closure of these campuses would jeopardize local jobs, harm the regional economy, and make it harder to earn a college degree in northeast Pennsylvania. [Read More]
State Funding Awarded to Replace Clark Street Bridge in Donaldson
A project to replace the deteriorating Clark Street Bridge over Good Spring Creek in Donaldson was awarded $453,881 in state funding today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107). This project is a top priority for Frailey Township officials because of the high volume of residents, employers, construction vehicles, and first responders who use this bridge. [Read More]
State Grants Supports Revitalization of Downtown White Haven, Connection to D&L Trail
Phase one of a significant project to improve downtown White Haven and better connect the borough with the Delaware and Lehigh (D&L) Trail was awarded $350,000 in state funding today, according to Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-117) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
State Grant Supports Repairs to County Bridge #19 near Beltzville Lake
A project to refurbish the deteriorating County Bridge #19 on Pohopco Drive in Towamensing Township was awarded $600,000 in state funding today, according to Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Projects to Improve State Route 61, Replace Sidewalks in Frackville and Schuylkill Haven Awarded State Funding
Three projects to improve transportation infrastructure in the Frackville area and Schuylkill Haven were awarded state grants today, according to Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Projects to Create Jobs, Improve Road Safety in Tamaqua Area Awarded State Funding
Two projects to construct a new rail siding to transport anthracite coal for steel manufacturing and improve traffic flow and safety at a Rush Township intersection were awarded highly competitive state funding today, according to Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
The Good, the Bad, and the VERY Ugly: Argall Telephone Town Hall Kicks Off District-Wide Series of Public Meetings
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) invites his constituents in Schuylkill, Carbon, and Luzerne counties to join him for a telephone town hall on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m. This event is the first of eight total town halls throughout Argall’s Senate district in the coming months focused on Governor Shapiro’s proposals to legalize marijuana and tax skill games, wasteful spending at vacant state-owned properties, and more key issues confronting Pennsylvania’s state government. [Read More]
Sen. Picozzi Brings Majority Policy Committee to Kensington to Meet with Philadelphia Police
To better understand the challenges and dangers faced by law enforcement in Philadelphia, Sen. Joe Picozzi (R-5) invited the Pennsylvania Senate Majority Policy Committee to join the Philadelphia Police Department in Kensington on Wednesday. [Read More]
Senate Majority Policy Committee: Fighting Blight Revitalizes Neighborhoods
Strategies to repair or demolish blighted buildings in communities large and small were reviewed with local leaders at a roundtable discussion of the Senate Majority Policy Committee chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and hosted by Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) today. [Read More]
Argall Congratulates HUD Sec. Scott Turner, Notes Tamaqua Connection
State Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) extended his congratulations to newly confirmed U.S. Sec. of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner today. Argall and members of the Tamaqua community took note when Turner mentioned the borough during his confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. [Read More]