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Schuylkill County State Legislators Announce Economic Development Grants
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), and Reps. Jamie Barton (R-124), JoAnne Stehr (R-107), Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Dane Watro (R-116) announced $7.35 million in state funding has been awarded for economic development projects throughout Schuylkill County. Each of the state grants must be matched with at least 50% funding by the grant recipient. [Read More]
Argall, Watro Announce Economic Development Grants for Luzerne, Schuylkill County Projects
Economic development projects in the Hazleton area and northern Schuylkill County are now reality thanks to $6.85 million in state grants. Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) worked with local leaders to secure this funding. [Read More]
Argall: House Action Needed to Support Victims Over Murderers
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today called on the state House of Representatives to pass legislation updating Pennsylvania’s sentencing laws for second-degree murder. Without legislative action, Pennsylvania’s existing sentencing structure for second-degree murder would be invalidated, creating uncertainty for victims, prosecutors and the courts. More than 1,150 individuals currently serving sentences for second-degree murder could be affected. [Read More]
Argall Announces Significant Increase in Public School Funding Across Carbon, Luzerne and Schuylkill Counties
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced today the recently approved 2026-27 state budget includes significant funding increases for schools in Carbon, Luzerne and Schuylkill counties. In total, school districts in the 29th Senatorial District received almost $39 million more than in the 2025-26 state budget. [Read More]
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