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Rural Healthcare Shortages, Emerging Technologies Examined by Senate Majority Policy Committee
March 19, 2025

Rural Healthcare Shortages, Emerging Technologies Examined by Senate Majority Policy Committee

Technological innovations to expand access to quality healthcare in rural areas of Pennsylvania were reviewed during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today.  [Read More]

Veterans Workforce Initiatives, Health Care Services Spotlighted by Senate Majority Policy Committee
March 18, 2025

Veterans Workforce Initiatives, Health Care Services Spotlighted by Senate Majority Policy Committee

Successful programs to connect veterans in Pittsburgh and beyond with health care and meaningful employment were examined during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today.  [Read More]

Roundtable discussion w/ Sen. Culver, Rep. Watro, and Rep. Walsh
March 13, 2025

Roundtable discussion w/ Sen. Culver, Rep. Watro, and Rep. Walsh

Senator Argall | Penn State Hazelton | Watch Live  [Read More]

Roundtable discussion with the Schuylkill County Legislative Delegation
Published: March 13, 2025   |  Meeting: Friday, April 4

Roundtable discussion with the Schuylkill County Legislative Delegation

Senator Argall | Penn State Schuylkill | Watch Live  [Read More]

Stream Maintenance Key to Preventing Devastating Floods, Says Senate Majority Policy Committee
March 12, 2025

Stream Maintenance Key to Preventing Devastating Floods, Says Senate Majority Policy Committee

Local officials and conservation experts shared their perspectives on how maintaining and repairing streams prevents flooding from wreaking havoc on homes and employers during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today.  [Read More]

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Published: March 12, 2025   |  Hearing: Wednesday, March 19

Public hearing on improving access to quality healthcare through technological innovation

Senate Majority Policy Committee | Waynesburg University, Southpointe Ctr., 1000 Horizon Vue Drive, Canonsburg, PA   [Read More]

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Published: March 12, 2025   |  Hearing: Tuesday, March 18

Public hearing on veterans workforce initiatives

Senate Majority Policy Committee | Glenfield Valley Veterans Assoc., 108 East Beaver St., Glenfield, PA   [Read More]

Senate Majority Policy Committee to Review Technological Innovation in Healthcare
March 12, 2025

Senate Majority Policy Committee to Review Technological Innovation in Healthcare

The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), will visit Canonsburg next week at the invitation of Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) to discuss technological innovations to expand access to quality healthcare in both rural and urban areas of Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Senate Majority Policy Committee to Examine Veterans Workforce Programs
March 10, 2025

Senate Majority Policy Committee to Examine Veterans Workforce Programs

The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), will visit Glenfield next week at the invitation of Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) to discuss strategies to connect Pennsylvania veterans with workforce initiatives and other services.  [Read More]

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Published: March 5, 2025   |  Hearing: Wednesday, March 12

Hearing to discuss maintaining clean streams and flood mitigation strategies

Senate Majority Policy Committee | Penn College, Williamsport, Lycoming County   [Read More]

Senate Majority Policy Committee to Review Flood Mitigation in Williamsport
March 5, 2025

Senate Majority Policy Committee to Review Flood Mitigation in Williamsport

The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), will visit Williamsport next week at the invitation of Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) to review flood mitigation strategies and state programs to repair streams.  [Read More]

Argall TV Report: Transforming Blighted Buildings into the Mericle Family Center YMCA in Hazleton and Alvernia University Pottsville
March 3, 2025

Argall TV Report: Transforming Blighted Buildings into the Mericle Family Center YMCA in Hazleton and Alvernia University Pottsville

The March edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) highlights Alvernia University Pottsville CollegeTowne and the Mericle Family Center YMCA in Hazleton – two local projects that transformed blighted and vacant buildings, breathing new life into the region.  [Read More]

State Legislators Condemn Potential Closure of Penn State Schuylkill, Penn State Hazleton
February 26, 2025

State Legislators Condemn Potential Closure of Penn State Schuylkill, Penn State Hazleton

State Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and State Reps. Jamie Barton (R-124), JoAnne Stehr (R-107), Tim Twardzik (R-123), Jamie Walsh (R-117), and Dane Watro (R-116) issued a joint statement condemning Penn State’s new plan that could close Penn State Schuylkill and Penn State Hazleton. The closure of these campuses would jeopardize local jobs, harm the regional economy, and make it harder to earn a college degree in northeast Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

State Funding Awarded to Replace Clark Street Bridge in Donaldson
February 24, 2025

State Funding Awarded to Replace Clark Street Bridge in Donaldson

A project to replace the deteriorating Clark Street Bridge over Good Spring Creek in Donaldson was awarded $453,881 in state funding today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107). This project is a top priority for Frailey Township officials because of the high volume of residents, employers, construction vehicles, and first responders who use this bridge.  [Read More]

State Grants Supports Revitalization of Downtown White Haven, Connection to D&L Trail
February 24, 2025

State Grants Supports Revitalization of Downtown White Haven, Connection to D&L Trail

Phase one of a significant project to improve downtown White Haven and better connect the borough with the Delaware and Lehigh (D&L) Trail was awarded $350,000 in state funding today, according to Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-117) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

State Grant Supports Repairs to County Bridge #19 near Beltzville Lake
February 24, 2025

State Grant Supports Repairs to County Bridge #19 near Beltzville Lake

A project to refurbish the deteriorating County Bridge #19 on Pohopco Drive in Towamensing Township was awarded $600,000 in state funding today, according to Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

Projects to Improve State Route 61, Replace Sidewalks in Frackville and Schuylkill Haven Awarded State Funding
February 24, 2025

Projects to Improve State Route 61, Replace Sidewalks in Frackville and Schuylkill Haven Awarded State Funding

Three projects to improve transportation infrastructure in the Frackville area and Schuylkill Haven were awarded state grants today, according to Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

Projects to Create Jobs, Improve Road Safety in Tamaqua Area Awarded State Funding
February 24, 2025

Projects to Create Jobs, Improve Road Safety in Tamaqua Area Awarded State Funding

Two projects to construct a new rail siding to transport anthracite coal for steel manufacturing and improve traffic flow and safety at a Rush Township intersection were awarded highly competitive state funding today, according to Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

The Good, the Bad, and the VERY Ugly: Argall Telephone Town Hall Kicks Off District-Wide Series of Public Meetings
February 18, 2025

The Good, the Bad, and the VERY Ugly: Argall Telephone Town Hall Kicks Off District-Wide Series of Public Meetings

Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) invites his constituents in Schuylkill, Carbon, and Luzerne counties to join him for a telephone town hall on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m. This event is the first of eight total town halls throughout Argall’s Senate district in the coming months focused on Governor Shapiro’s proposals to legalize marijuana and tax skill games, wasteful spending at vacant state-owned properties, and more key issues confronting Pennsylvania’s state government.  [Read More]

Sen. Picozzi Brings Majority Policy Committee to Kensington to Meet with Philadelphia Police
February 14, 2025

Sen. Picozzi Brings Majority Policy Committee to Kensington to Meet with Philadelphia Police

To better understand the challenges and dangers faced by law enforcement in Philadelphia, Sen. Joe Picozzi (R-5) invited the Pennsylvania Senate Majority Policy Committee to join the Philadelphia Police Department in Kensington on Wednesday.  [Read More]

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