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Projects to Remove Lead Contamination from Pottsville Water, Repair Orwigsburg Sewer Awarded State Grants
April 19, 2023

Projects to Remove Lead Contamination from Pottsville Water, Repair Orwigsburg Sewer Awarded State Grants

Projects to repair water and sewer infrastructure in Pottsville and Orwigsburg were awarded over $7.3 million in state grants today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123), and Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124).  [Read More]

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April 3, 2023

April Argall Report: Preparing Pennsylvania’s Next Generation of Teachers

The April edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) features a recent hearing of the Senate Education Committee focused on teacher shortages in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Highway Construction in Schuylkill, Carbon Counties Announced for 2023
March 28, 2023

Highway Construction in Schuylkill, Carbon Counties Announced for 2023

Several large reconstruction projects on highways throughout Schuylkill and Carbon Counties will take place during 2023, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

Economic Development, Transportation Projects in Schuylkill County Awarded State Grants
March 16, 2023

Economic Development, Transportation Projects in Schuylkill County Awarded State Grants

State grants totaling over $4.4 million were awarded to twelve economic development and transportation projects in Schuylkill County today, according to Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123), Rep. Joanne Stehr (R-107), Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124), Rep. Dane Watro (R-116), and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

Luzerne County Economic Development, Transportation Projects Awarded State Grants
March 16, 2023

Luzerne County Economic Development, Transportation Projects Awarded State Grants

State grants totaling over $1.4 million were awarded to five economic development and transportation projects in Luzerne County today, according to Rep. Dane Watro (R-116), Rep. Mike Cabell (R-117), and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

Carbon County Economic Development, Transportation Projects Awarded State Grants
March 16, 2023

Carbon County Economic Development, Transportation Projects Awarded State Grants

State grant totaling over $2.2 million were awarded to five economic development and transportation projects in Carbon County today, according to Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

School Finances Reviewed by Senate Education Committee
March 15, 2023

School Finances Reviewed by Senate Education Committee

Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) chaired a public hearing of the Senate Education Committee today reviewing school budgeting and general fund balances.  [Read More]

Argall Office in Hazleton Opens to the Public
March 9, 2023

Argall Office in Hazleton Opens to the Public

Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced today that his district office in downtown Hazleton is officially operational and open to the public. The office is located at 145 East Broad Street and is open from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.  [Read More]

Argall Bill to Protect Rights of Correctional Officers Approved by Senate Committee
March 8, 2023

Argall Bill to Protect Rights of Correctional Officers Approved by Senate Committee

Legislation to ensure the rights of correctional officers and forensic employees was passed by the Senate Labor and Industry Committee by a bipartisan vote of 11-0 today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), who authored the bill.  [Read More]

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Published: March 1, 2023   |  Hearing: Wednesday, March 15

Public Hearing to discuss K-12 school budgeting and fund balances

Senate Education Committee | Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | 1:30 p.m. | Hearing Room 1, NOB   [Read More]

Legislation to Return Whole Milk to Schools Approved by Senate Education Committee
March 1, 2023

Legislation to Return Whole Milk to Schools Approved by Senate Education Committee

Two pieces of legislation encouraging Pennsylvania schools to again offer whole milk in school lunches were approved by the Senate Education Committee today, according to committee chair Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

March Argall Report: Letting the People Decide
March 1, 2023

March Argall Report: Letting the People Decide

The March edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) features debate on Senate Bill 1, which proposes three separate and distinct amendments to the Pennsylvania Constitution. If this legislation is approved by the House of Representatives, all three amendments would be placed on the ballot for final approval by Pennsylvania voters.  [Read More]

Teacher Shortages in Pennsylvania Examined by Senate Education Committee
February 28, 2023

Teacher Shortages in Pennsylvania Examined by Senate Education Committee

Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) chaired a public hearing of the Senate Education Committee on shortages of teachers in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

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Published: February 27, 2023   |  Meeting: Wednesday, March 1

Meeting to consider SB 232, SB 297 and SR 48

Senate Education Committee | Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. | East Wing, Room 8E-B  [Read More]

Argall Reintroduces Bill to Prevent Pennsylvania Tax Dollars from Supporting Russian Government
February 23, 2023

Argall Reintroduces Bill to Prevent Pennsylvania Tax Dollars from Supporting Russian Government

On the eve of the one-year anniversary of Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) has reintroduced legislation that would prevent companies with connections to the Russian government from receiving Pennsylvania tax dollars.  [Read More]

School Superintendents from Schuylkill, Carbon, Luzerne Counties Meet with State Legislative Delegation
February 10, 2023

School Superintendents from Schuylkill, Carbon, Luzerne Counties Meet with State Legislative Delegation

Superintendents and other leaders of 20 school districts in Schuylkill, Carbon, and Luzerne Counties joined State Senator David G. Argall (R-29), who was recently appointed Chair of the Senate Education Committee, at a meeting in his Mahanoy City office today.  [Read More]

Fire and EMS Companies in Schuylkill County Awarded $1.4 Million in State Grants
February 6, 2023

Fire and EMS Companies in Schuylkill County Awarded $1.4 Million in State Grants

Over $1.4 million in state grants was awarded to 102 fire and emergency medical services departments in Schuylkill County, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29), Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124), Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123), Rep. Joanne Stehr (R-107), and Rep. Dane Watro (R-116).  [Read More]

Argall Report: Alvernia Revitalizing Downtown Pottsville
February 1, 2023

Argall Report: Alvernia Revitalizing Downtown Pottsville

The February edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator Dave Argall (R-29) features the recent opening of Alvernia University’s new downtown Pottsville location, the Pottsville CollegeTowne.  [Read More]

Sen. Argall, Rep. Watro Mahanoy City Office to Host Veteran’s Outreach Appointments
January 31, 2023

Sen. Argall, Rep. Watro Mahanoy City Office to Host Veteran’s Outreach Appointments

Veterans or their dependents who have issues or questions about what benefits or services they may be eligible for can now schedule an appointment to meet with an American Legion service officer at the legislative offices of State Senator Dave Argall (R-29) and State Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) in Mahanoy City.  [Read More]

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Published: January 27, 2023   |  Hearing: Tuesday, February 28

Public Hearing on Teacher Shortages

Senate Education Committee | Tuesday, February 28, 2023 | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Hearing Room 1, NOB   [Read More]

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