Public hearing on issues related to basic education funding
Basic Education Funding Commission | Bedford High School, Bedford County [Read More]
Argall: Court Ruling on RGGI Win for Employees, Energy Consumers
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) issued the following statement after the Commonwealth Court ruled today that the Wolf Administration’s effort to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) via regulation was unconstitutional: [Read More]
Argall TV Report: Celebrating 20 Years of LCCC Tamaqua
The November edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) highlights a recent event to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) Morgan Center. [Read More]
Senate Education Committee Passes Bill to Require Armed Security at Schools
The Senate Education Committee voted today to approve a bill to better protect Pennsylvania students by requiring armed security officers in schools, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), who chairs the committee. [Read More]
Argall Bill to Prevent PA Taxpayer Dollars from Supporting Russian War Crimes Wins Bipartisan Senate Approval
A bill to prevent Pennsylvania taxpayer dollars from supporting companies with ties to the governments of Russia and Belarus was approved with unanimous, bipartisan support in the Senate today, according to the sponsor of the bill, Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
New Efforts to Fight Illiteracy Reviewed by Senate Education Committee
Changing how Pennsylvania students are taught to read was reviewed during a public hearing of the Senate Education Committee today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), who chairs the committee. [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 700 and SB 907; and HB1258 and HB 1507
Senate Education Committee | Room 8E-A [Read More]
Public hearing to consider structured literacy and SB 801
Senate Education Committee | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
State Grant Improves Emergency Water Storage in Schuylkill County
The Schuylkill County Municipal Authority (SCMA) was awarded a low-interest loan of $5,987,000 to construct a second water storage tank at the Broad Mountain Water Filtration and Treatment Facility in New Castle Township, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123). [Read More]
Senate Education Committee Votes to Give Parents Control over Sexually Explicit Content in Schools
A bill to ensure parents control when their children are exposed to sexually explicit content in schools was approved by the Senate Education Committee today, according to committee chair Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 7
Senate Education Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]
Senate Education Committee Reviews Bill to Give Parents Control Over Sexually Explicit Materials in Schools
The Senate Education Committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), held a public hearing today about a bill to ensure parents are aware of sexually explicit material in their children’s schools. [Read More]
Tamaqua Hi-Rise Awarded State Grant for Critical Repairs
The Tamaqua Hi-Rise, a 117-unit apartment complex for seniors and people with disabilities on East Broad Street, was awarded a state grant of $4,765,513 today to make crucial repairs and upgrades to improve the building, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124). [Read More]
Public hearing on sexually explicit content in schools
Senate Education Committee | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
Basic Education Funding Commission Hearing
Basic Education Funding Commission | Thursday, October 12, 2023 | 10 a.m. | PSU Fayette, 2201 University Drive, Lemont Furnace, PA 15456 | Watch Live [Read More]
Bill to Crack Down on Organized Retail Theft Approved by Senate Judiciary Committee
A bill to increase penalties on criminals who steal from retail stores was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), the bill’s prime sponsor. [Read More]
Bill Approved by Senate to Increase Penalties on Drug Dealers in Fentanyl Overdoses
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today voted for a bill approved by the Senate by a bipartisan vote of 35-14 to strengthen penalties against drug dealers who sell drugs laced with fentanyl that lead to an overdose death. [Read More]
Basic Education Funding Commission Meeting
Basic Education Funding Commission | Thursday, October 5, 2023 | 10 a.m. | Hazleton School District Administration Building,1515 West 23rd Street, Hazle Township [Read More]
Basic Education Funding Commission Hearing on Thursday in Hanover
As co-chairs of the Basic Education Funding Commission, state Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill, R-York and Rep. Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster, today announced details of the commission’s fifth hearing: [Read More]
Basic Education Funding Commission Hearing
Basic Education Funding Commission | Thursday, September 28, 2023 | 10 a.m. | South Western S.D., 225 Bowman Road, Hanover, PA | Watch Live [Read More]