Argall TV Report: Talking to Marian Catholic Students About Delaying School Start Times
The July edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) asks Marian Catholic students if schools should delay their start times. Argall and Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) hosted a question-and-answer session with seniors from Marian Catholic High School who traveled to Harrisburg for a tour of the State Capitol. [Read More]
Meeting to consider HB 1553
Senate Education Committee | Rules Committee Conference Room [Read More]
Argall: Require Parental Consent for Virtual Counseling, Notify Parents of Weapons in Schools
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) guided legislation to expand parental rights in Pennsylvania schools to final passage in the Senate this week as the chairman of the Senate Education Committee. [Read More]
Meeting to consider HB 897
Senate Education Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]
Roman’s Law Passed by Senate
Legislation to allow delayed school enrollment in Pennsylvania for young children with autism was passed by the Senate today according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), the sponsor of the bill. [Read More]
Bill to Curb Cell Phone Use in Schools Approved by Senate Education Committee
Legislation to support schools that adopt policies to limit student access to cell phones during the school day was approved by the Senate Education Committee today with bipartisan support. [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 366, SB 1207 and SB 1208
Senate Education Committee | Room 8 E-A, East Wing [Read More]
Argall Demands Action on Vacant White Haven Center
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) demanded the sale or reuse of the vacant White Haven Center after hearing serious concerns from residents of the surrounding communities about the lack of progress at the site. [Read More]
Senate Education Committee Votes to Repair Schools, Protect Parental Rights
Legislation to gather information about the conditions of schools to determine how much funding is needed for repairs was approved by the Senate Education Committee today. [Read More]
PA Senate Approves “Grow PA” Bills to Support Affordable Pathways to Higher Ed, Career Prep
Tens of thousands of students would have more opportunities to pursue affordable post-secondary education and career preparation programs under a package of bills approved with bipartisan support by the Pennsylvania Senate this week. [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 913, SB 971, SB 1171, SB 1175 and SB 1252
Senate Education Committee | 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
Public Hearing Reviews Innovative, Hands-On Learning Program
A joint public hearing of the Senate Education Committee and the Senate Appropriations Committee reviewed the Total Experience Learning Program today, which leads students in experience-based learning activities and trains teachers in new methods to improve student outcomes. [Read More]
Legislation to Support Long-Term Care Workers Approved by Senate
Legislation authored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) to update training procedures and remove employment barriers so more people can join the long-term care workforce was approved with bipartisan support by the Senate today. [Read More]
Argall TV Report: Breathing New Life into Old Coal Mining Towns
The June edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) features a tour of the John B. Rich Memorial Power Station near Frackville, an electric power plant that utilizes 750,000 tons of waste coal every year. [Read More]
Joint hearing with Senate Education and Senate Appropriations Committee on Total Experience Learning Program
Senate Education Committee and Senate Appropriations Committee | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
Local Share Account Grants Awarded in Carbon County
Over $800,000 was awarded to community development projects in Carbon County today through the Monroe County Contiguous Local Share Account, according to Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Local Share Account Grants Awarded in Luzerne County
Almost $1.7 million was awarded to community development projects in southern Luzerne County today through the Luzerne County Local Share Account, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), Rep. Dane Watro (R-116), and Rep. Mike Cabell (R-117). [Read More]
State Grant to Breathe New Life into Mahanoy City’s Main Street
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) joined Mahanoy City Borough officials for a walking tour of a section of Main Street set to see significant upgrades. [Read More]
Shapiro Energy Plan is Death Sentence for Mine Land Remediation
A new energy plan spearheaded by Gov. Josh Shapiro would cripple mine land remediation efforts by closing local electric power plants, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122), Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124), Rep. Mike Cabell (R-117), Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123), Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107), and Rep. Dane Watro (R-116). [Read More]
Scholarship Bill Wins Bipartisan Support in Senate Education Committee
The Senate Education Committee advanced bipartisan legislation today to provide more educational options to children in low-performing public schools, according to committee chair Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]