Fire Companies, EMS Agencies in Schuylkill County Awarded State Grants
Fire companies and EMS agencies throughout Schuylkill County were awarded state grants totaling over $1.6 million to assist with their important mission to protect public safety, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107), Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124), and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123). A total of 101 agencies in Schuylkill County received grant funding. [Read More]
Bill to Improve Literacy Wins Bipartisan Approval in Senate Education Committee
A bill to change how Pennsylvania students are taught to read was approved by the Senate Education Committee today by a unanimous, bipartisan vote, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), who chairs the committee. [Read More]
Argall: Are Governor Shapiro’s Spending Increases Realistic or Phony?
Sen. Dave Argall (R-Schuylkill/Carbon/Luzerne) voiced concerns today about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed $3.2 billion budget increase. [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 801
Senate Education Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
Argall TV Report: Supporting Long-Term Care Centers
The February edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) highlights a recent press conference and tour held at Providence Place Senior Living in Pine Grove. [Read More]
Project to Reclaim Abandoned Mine Land near Pioneer Tunnel Wins State Grant
A state grant for $605,849 was awarded to a project to reclaim abandoned mine lands near the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine and Steam Train in Ashland today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123). [Read More]
Deer Lake, East Brunswick Township Parks Awarded State Grants
State grants totaling over $250,000 were awarded to two projects to improve outdoor recreation spaces in Schuylkill County today, according to Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Memorial Park in Jim Thorpe, Christman Field in Franklin Township Awarded State Grants
State grants totaling over $450,000 were awarded to two projects to improve outdoor recreation spaces in Carbon County today, according to Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Republicans Unite Behind Alternative Basic Education Funding Commission Report
Republicans who serve on the Basic Education Funding Commission unveiled their alternative report (Report #1) today during the final meeting at the state Capitol. According to the Republican lawmakers on the commission, the report provides a roadmap to provide greater budget stability for school districts, ensure students will receive at the least the same amount as the current year’s historic budget allocations, and seek to put in place greater accountability measures for hard-earned tax dollars paying for public education. [Read More]
Public hearing on matters related to basic education funding
Basic Education Funding Commission | Hearing Room 1, North Office Building [Read More]
Argall TV Report: Senator for a Day Hosts Hundreds of Local Students
The January edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) highlights his annual “Senator for a Day” program. [Read More]
Over $3.3 Million in Sewer and Water Grants Awarded to Schuylkill County Communities
State grants totaling over $3.3 million were awarded to projects to improve sewer and water systems in Schuylkill County, according to Sen. Dave Argall, Rep. JoAnne Stehr, and Rep. Tim Twardzik. [Read More]
Over $6 Million in Sewer and Water Grants Awarded to Carbon, Schuylkill County Communities
State grants totaling over $6 million were awarded to projects to improve sewer and water systems in Carbon and Schuylkill Counties, according to Sen. Dave Argall, Rep. Doyle Heffley, and Rep. Jamie Barton. [Read More]
Almost $5 Million in Sewer and Water Grants Awarded to Luzerne, Schuylkill County Communities
State grants totaling almost $5 million were awarded to projects to improve sewer and water systems in Luzerne and Schuylkill Counties, according to Sen. Dave Argall, Rep. Dane Watro, and Rep. Mike Cabell. [Read More]
Argall Bill to Punish Looters Awaits Governor’s Signature
A bill to crack down on looters and thieves was approved with strong bipartisan support in the House of Representatives and Senate and now awaits the signature of the Governor to become law. [Read More]
Argall Bill to Ban PA Tax Dollars from Supporting Russian War Crimes Heads to the Governor’s Desk
A bill to prevent Pennsylvania taxpayer dollars from supporting companies with ties to the governments of Russia and Belarus was approved by a unanimous, bipartisan vote in the House of Representatives today, according to the sponsor of the bill, Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Meeting to consider HB 1478
Senate Education Committee | Rules Committee Conference Room [Read More]
Argall TV Report: Education Funding Front and Center at Hazleton Hearing
The December edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) highlights a recent meeting in Hazleton of the Basic Education Funding Commission. [Read More]
School Mandate Relief Reviewed by Senate Education Committee
The burden of state mandates on public schools was reviewed in depth during a public hearing of the Senate Education Committee today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), who chairs the committee. [Read More]
Public hearing on school mandate relief
Senate Education Committee | Parkland School District Admin. Center, 1210 Springhouse Road, Allentown, PA [Read More]