Impacts of Sleep Loss Focus of Senate Public Hearing on Delaying School Start Times
Testifiers discussed the impacts of sleep loss on teenagers and the complexity of scheduling a school day during a public hearing about pushing back the required start time for schools across Pennsylvania, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), the chair of the Senate Education Committee. [Read More]
State Grant to Refurbish Orwigsburg Sidewalks
Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) and staff from Sen. Dave Argall’s (R-29) office visited Orwigsburg Borough to see deteriorating sidewalks that are set to be restored after a state grant for $500,000 was awarded to the borough. [Read More]
Schuylkill Hope Center Awarded State Grant to Protect Domestic Abuse Victims
The Schuylkill Hope Center was awarded a state grant for $689,070 from the Violence Intervention and Prevention program to support their work to protect victims of domestic abuse from gun violence, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123). [Read More]
Argall TV Report: Students Learn One-on-One with Senator Argall
The April edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) highlights a recent visit to Hazleton Area High School. Argall was invited to speak with students from Ms. Janet Gasser’s AP Government and Politics Class about his experience as a senator. [Read More]
Hearing on delaying school start times
Senate Education Committee | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
Schuylkill County Roads and Bridges Win State Grants for Major Upgrades
Projects to improve roads, bridges, and downtowns across Schuylkill County won state grants totaling almost $2.5 million from the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124), Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107), Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123), and Rep. Dane Watro (R-116). [Read More]
Senate Education Committee Approves Bills to Increase Academic Opportunities for Students
The Senate Education Committee voted today to approve a bill to allow participation in a sport to satisfy a physical education requirement and a bill to allow students to continue attending school while residency disputes are resolved, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), the chair of the committee. [Read More]
Argall: Shapiro to Schuylkill and Carbon County Electric Plants: Drop Dead?
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) is questioning a new energy plan from Gov. Josh Shapiro that jeopardizes the future of four local coal refuse plants in Schuylkill and Carbon Counties. [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 454 and HB 663
Senate Education Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
Argall TV Report: Hazleton Area High School Honored by Special Olympics
The March edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) highlights a ceremony at Hazleton Area High School that celebrated its recognition as a National Banner Unified Champion School by the Special Olympics. [Read More]
Law to Prevent Pennsylvania Taxpayers Dollars from Supporting Russian War Crimes Takes Effect
As the world reflects on the two years of carnage that followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that a new law has taken effect that bans companies connected to the governments of Russia and Belarus from receiving state contracts, grants, or tax credits. [Read More]
Fire Companies, EMS Agencies in Schuylkill County Awarded State Grants
Fire companies and EMS agencies throughout Schuylkill County were awarded state grants totaling over $1.6 million to assist with their important mission to protect public safety, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107), Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124), and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123). A total of 101 agencies in Schuylkill County received grant funding. [Read More]
Bill to Improve Literacy Wins Bipartisan Approval in Senate Education Committee
A bill to change how Pennsylvania students are taught to read was approved by the Senate Education Committee today by a unanimous, bipartisan vote, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), who chairs the committee. [Read More]
Argall: Are Governor Shapiro’s Spending Increases Realistic or Phony?
Sen. Dave Argall (R-Schuylkill/Carbon/Luzerne) voiced concerns today about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed $3.2 billion budget increase. [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 801
Senate Education Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
Argall TV Report: Supporting Long-Term Care Centers
The February edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) highlights a recent press conference and tour held at Providence Place Senior Living in Pine Grove. [Read More]
Project to Reclaim Abandoned Mine Land near Pioneer Tunnel Wins State Grant
A state grant for $605,849 was awarded to a project to reclaim abandoned mine lands near the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine and Steam Train in Ashland today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123). [Read More]
Deer Lake, East Brunswick Township Parks Awarded State Grants
State grants totaling over $250,000 were awarded to two projects to improve outdoor recreation spaces in Schuylkill County today, according to Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Memorial Park in Jim Thorpe, Christman Field in Franklin Township Awarded State Grants
State grants totaling over $450,000 were awarded to two projects to improve outdoor recreation spaces in Carbon County today, according to Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Republicans Unite Behind Alternative Basic Education Funding Commission Report
Republicans who serve on the Basic Education Funding Commission unveiled their alternative report (Report #1) today during the final meeting at the state Capitol. According to the Republican lawmakers on the commission, the report provides a roadmap to provide greater budget stability for school districts, ensure students will receive at the least the same amount as the current year’s historic budget allocations, and seek to put in place greater accountability measures for hard-earned tax dollars paying for public education. [Read More]