Recreation Grant Supports Safety Enhancements at Freeland Public Park
Safety enhancements to the Freeland Public Park are now closer to reality after Freeland Borough was awarded $68,255 through the Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-117). [Read More]
Recreation Grants Support New Trail in Weatherly, Upgrades to Ashton Park in Lansford
A new trail in Weatherly and upgrades to Ashton Park in Lansford are now closer to reality after both projects were awarded state grants through the Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program today. [Read More]
Senators Call for Restoring Central Scranton Expressway Name Following Outcry Over Biden Commutation Decision
Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20), Judy Ward (R-30) and David Argall (R-29) today announced a joint effort to introduce legislation to restore the name of the Central Scranton Expressway. [Read More]
Argall, Twardzik Celebrate Alvernia, YMCA Expansion
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) celebrated a new expansion to the Pottsville CollegeTowne campus last night. [Read More]
State Funding Awarded to Improve Water Service in Greater Hazleton, Mahanoy Township
Almost $27 million in state funding was awarded by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to projects to improve water service in Hazleton and Mahanoy Township today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Dane Watro (R-116). [Read More]
State Funding Awarded to Improve Water Service in Jim Thorpe
The Borough of Jim Thorpe secured a low-interest loan of more than $4.2 million from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to replace outdated water mains today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122). [Read More]
State Funding Awarded to Improve Water Quality in Penn Lake Park Borough
Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. secured $1.5 million in state funding from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to install new filtration systems at wells in Penn Lake Park Borough today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-117). [Read More]
Argall Appointed to Senate Committees
In addition to his new Senate leadership role as chair of the Majority Policy Committee, Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) was appointed by President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) to serve on six additional committees for the 2025-26 legislative session. [Read More]
Senate Majority Policy Committee: $162 Million Wasted at Vacant State Properties
State legislators and local officials from across Pennsylvania called on the Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) to end their wasteful delays and reuse the long-vacant Hamburg, White Haven, and Polk centers at a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee today. [Read More]
Senate Majority Policy Committee to Examine Reuse of Long-Vacant State Properties
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), chair of the Senate Majority Policy Committee, is hosting a workshop discussion with Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) reviewing new uses for three vacant state centers in Hamburg, White Haven, and Polk on Thursday, Jan. 9, from 2-4 p.m. at the Hamburg Strand Theater, located at 6 South 4th Street in Hamburg, PA. [Read More]
Argall Begins New Senate Term
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) was sworn into office today for an additional term as the state senator for Schuylkill, Carbon, and southern Luzerne counties. [Read More]
Senate Majority Policy Committee to Examine Reuse of Long-Vacant State Properties
The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), will kick off its slate of 2025 public hearings and workshops this week, reviewing new uses for three vacant state centers in Hamburg, White Haven, and Polk that have sat unused for many years, costing millions of taxpayer dollars. [Read More]
E-news Updates – January 3, 2025
In this Update: Solving 9000+ Problems, Large and Small, for the People of Schuylkill, Carbon, and Luzerne Counties in 2024 Iron Horse Rambles Visit Nesquehoning, Jim Thorpe, and Beyond State Funding, Private Donations Jump Start Restoration of Schuylkill County Historical Society Argall TV Report: CRIZ Breathes New Life into Older Towns Celebrating Hanukkah in Hazleton […] [Read More]
State Funding, Private Donations Jump Start Restoration of Schuylkill County Historical Society
The Schuylkill County Historical Society installed 25 new windows at their downtown Pottsville location thanks to $150,000 in state funding secured by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and generous private donations. [Read More]
Workshop Discussion on Wasteful, Vacant, Unused State Properties
Senate Majority Policy Committee | Hamburg Strand Theater, 6 South 4th St., Hamburg, PA [Read More]
Argall TV Report: CRIZ Breathes New Life into Older Towns
The January edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) focuses on the past achievements and future goals of the Tamaqua City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ). [Read More]
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
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
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
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]