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Projects to Reclaim Abandoned Mine Lands in Schuylkill County Awarded Funding
December 18, 2024

Projects to Reclaim Abandoned Mine Lands in Schuylkill County Awarded Funding

Projects to reclaim abandoned mine lands and restore polluted streams in Schuylkill County were awarded almost $1.5 million in highly competitive grant funding, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123).  [Read More]

Argall Appointed Chair of Senate Majority Policy Committee
December 9, 2024

Argall Appointed Chair of Senate Majority Policy Committee

State Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) has again been appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) as chairman of the Senate Majority Policy Committee for the 2025-26 legislative session.  [Read More]

Argall TV Report: Completing Key Transportation Projects in the 29th District
December 2, 2024

Argall TV Report: Completing Key Transportation Projects in the 29th District

The December edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) reviews the widening of Route 61 between Frackville and St. Clair, a tour of the new Reading and Northern Railroad passenger platform and maintenance facility in Nesquehoning, and a moving dedication ceremony for the Caitlin McGarry Memorial Bridge in Schuylkill Haven.  [Read More]

Argall, Twardzik Announce Funding to Increase High-Speed Internet Access in Pottsville
November 21, 2024

Argall, Twardzik Announce Funding to Increase High-Speed Internet Access in Pottsville

The Pottsville Free Public Library will receive 30 laptops through the Digital Connectivity Technology Program (DCTP), according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123).  [Read More]

Argall, Heffley Announce Funding to Increase High-Speed Internet Access in Jim Thorpe
November 21, 2024

Argall, Heffley Announce Funding to Increase High-Speed Internet Access in Jim Thorpe

The Dimmick Memorial Library in Jim Thorpe will receive 20 laptops through the Digital Connectivity Technology Program (DCTP), according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122).  [Read More]

Project to Reclaim Abandoned Mine Land, Prevent Flooding in Western Schuylkill County Awarded Funding
November 20, 2024

Project to Reclaim Abandoned Mine Land, Prevent Flooding in Western Schuylkill County Awarded Funding

The Schuylkill Conservation District was awarded a grant of $280,800 to reclaim abandoned mine land and restore acres of wetlands along the Swatara Creek in Ravine, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107).  [Read More]

Schuylkill County Communities Awarded Grants to Improve Parks, Recreation
November 13, 2024

Schuylkill County Communities Awarded Grants to Improve Parks, Recreation

More than $600,000 was awarded to improve outdoor recreation in Schuylkill County, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123), who worked with local leaders to secure this funding.  [Read More]

Schuylkill County Communities Awarded Grants to Improve Parks, Recreation
November 13, 2024

Schuylkill County Communities Awarded Grants to Improve Parks, Recreation

State grants totaling $200,000 were awarded to improve outdoor recreation in Schuylkill County, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107), who worked with local leaders to secure this funding.  [Read More]

Carbon County Communities Awarded Grants to Improve Parks, Recreation
November 12, 2024

Carbon County Communities Awarded Grants to Improve Parks, Recreation

More than $700,000 was awarded to improve outdoor recreation in Carbon County today, according to Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), who worked with local leaders to secure this funding.  [Read More]

Finnegan Foundation Provides Opportunities for Pennsylvania’s Future Leaders
November 12, 2024

Finnegan Foundation Provides Opportunities for Pennsylvania’s Future Leaders

College students interested in state government can now apply for summer internships in Harrisburg through the James A. Finnegan Fellowship Foundation, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), who received an internship through this program during his college tenure.  [Read More]

State Grant Expands Pottsville CollegeTowne
November 6, 2024

State Grant Expands Pottsville CollegeTowne

Alvernia University’s Pottsville CollegeTowne will now feature a Schuylkill YCMA gymnastics facility thanks to a $1 million state grant. Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) worked with local leaders to secure this highly competitive funding.  [Read More]

Little Leaf Farms Expansion, Palmerton Borough Police Station Awarded State Grants
November 6, 2024

Little Leaf Farms Expansion, Palmerton Borough Police Station Awarded State Grants

A greenhouse at the largest indoor lettuce farm in the world and a new police station in Palmerton Borough are now closer to reality thanks to $2.5 million in state grants. Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122) worked with local leaders to secure this funding.  [Read More]

Argall, Watro Announce Economic Development Grants
November 6, 2024

Argall, Watro Announce Economic Development Grants

Economic development projects in the greater Hazleton area and northern Schuylkill County are now reality thanks to $6.5 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]

Schuylkill County Schools Awarded $4.2 Million for Facility Improvements
October 22, 2024

Schuylkill County Schools Awarded $4.2 Million for Facility Improvements

More than $4.2 million was awarded through the Public School Facility Improvement Grant program to schools in Schuylkill County today, according to state Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and state Reps. JoAnne Stehr (R-107), Dane Watro (R-116), Tim Twardzik (R-123), and Jamie Barton (R-124).  [Read More]

Argall, Watro Announce More than $600,000 in Community and Economic Development State Grants
October 22, 2024

Argall, Watro Announce More than $600,000 in Community and Economic Development State Grants

State grants totaling more than $600,000 were awarded to communities in northern Schuylkill County for key infrastructure projects today. State Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and state Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) worked with local leaders to secure this highly competitive funding.  [Read More]

Argall, Twardzik Announce Almost $1.8 Million in Community and Economic Development State Grants
October 22, 2024

Argall, Twardzik Announce Almost $1.8 Million in Community and Economic Development State Grants

State grants totaling almost $1.8 million were awarded to communities in central Schuylkill County for key infrastructure projects today. State Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and state Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) worked with local leaders to secure this highly competitive funding.  [Read More]

Argall, Stehr Announce More than $1.2 Million in Community and Economic Development State Grants
October 22, 2024

Argall, Stehr Announce More than $1.2 Million in Community and Economic Development State Grants

State grants totaling more than $1.2 million were awarded to communities in western Schuylkill County for key infrastructure projects today. State Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and state Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107) worked with local leaders to secure this highly competitive funding.  [Read More]

Argall, Barton Announce More than $1.4 Million in Community and Economic Development State Grants
October 22, 2024

Argall, Barton Announce More than $1.4 Million in Community and Economic Development State Grants

State grants totaling more than $1.4 million were awarded to communities in eastern Schuylkill County for key infrastructure projects today. State Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and state Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) worked with local leaders to secure this highly competitive funding.  [Read More]

Argall, Heffley Announce $2.7 Million in Community and Economic Development State Grants
October 22, 2024

Argall, Heffley Announce $2.7 Million in Community and Economic Development State Grants

State grants totaling more than $2.7 million were awarded to communities throughout Carbon County for key infrastructure projects today. State Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and state Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122) worked with local leaders to secure this funding.  [Read More]

Carbon County Schools Awarded More than $1.6 Million for Building Improvements
October 22, 2024

Carbon County Schools Awarded More than $1.6 Million for Building Improvements

More than $1.6 million was awarded through the Public School Facility Improvement Grant program to schools in Carbon County, according to state Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and state Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122).   [Read More]

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