Senate Education Committee Gives Favorable Recommendation to Acting Sec. of Education Khalid Mumin
The Senate Education Committee held a confirmation hearing for the Acting Secretary of Education, Dr. Khalid Mumin, today, reporting his nomination to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation by a vote of 9-2, according to committee chairman Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Argall Bill to Prevent Pennsylvania Taxpayer Dollars from Supporting Russian War Criminals Approved in Committee
A bill introduced by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) to prevent Pennsylvania taxpayer dollars from being used by companies who do business with Russia or Belarus was approved with unanimous support by the Senate State Government Committee today. [Read More]
Public hearing to consider the nomination of Dr. Khalid Mumin as Secretary of Education
Senate Education Committee | Monday, June 26, 2023 | 11 a.m. | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
Senate Acts to Provide Emissions Test Relief to Drivers in Luzerne County
The Senate today approved legislation to provide Luzerne County drivers with relief from emissions testing, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Senate Approves Measure to Protect Prescription Medication Coverage for Seniors
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today voted for a bill approved by the Senate that would protect Social Security recipients who might lose access to two state prescription medication programs. [Read More]
Senate Education Committee Advances Bills to Require AEDs in Schools, Ensure More Students File Financial Aid Applications
The Senate Education Committee held a voting meeting today, advancing a bill to require automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in every Pennsylvania school and a bill to make the filing of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) a requirement for high school graduation, according to committee chairman Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 375 and SB 750
Senate Education Committee | Monday, June 19, 2023 | 2:30 p.m. | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
Bills to Protect Student Information from Misuse Online, Support Adult Education Programs Advanced by Senate Education Committee
The Senate Education Committee met today and advanced five bills with bipartisan support, according to committee chairman Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). Argall noted that today’s votes continued the work of the committee to improve Pennsylvania’s education system. [Read More]
Public hearing to review a presentation provided by the PA Department of Education on the basic education funding formula
Basic Education Funding Commission | Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 10 a.m. | Hearing room 1, NOB [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 209, SB 462 and SB 565; and HB 100 and HB 301
Senate Education Committee | Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 11 a.m. | Room 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]
Grant Awarded to Treat Acid Mine Drainage in Catawissa, Tomhicken Creek
A project to improve the treatment of 4,000 gallons per minute of acid mine drainage that runs into the Catawissa and Tomhicken Creeks was awarded a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Dane Watro (R-116). [Read More]
June Argall TV Report: Community Colleges
The June edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) features a bipartisan roundtable discussion on community colleges in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Argall Receives Award for Transforming Blight into New Housing
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) has received an award for transforming blighted buildings into housing from the Association of Community Development Corporations. [Read More]
Program to Repair, Build Schools Examined by Senate Education Committee
A program to repair outdated and deteriorating schools and build new schools was the focus of a public hearing of the Senate Education Committee chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today. [Read More]
Senate Education Committee Reviews Teacher Shortages
Legislative solutions to the ongoing teacher shortages affecting parts of Pennsylvania were considered during a hearing of the Senate Education Committee chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today. [Read More]
Public hearing on school facility assessments and data
Senate Education Committee | Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | 10 a.m. | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
State Grants Awarded to Economic, Community Development Projects in Carbon County
Projects to develop the economy and communities of Carbon County were awarded almost $750,000 in state grants through the Local Share Account Program today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122). [Read More]
State Grants Awarded to Economic, Community Development Projects in Luzerne County
Projects to develop the economy and communities of Luzerne County were awarded state grants totaling more than $1.6 million from the Local Share Account Program today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), Rep. Dane Watro (R-116), and Rep. Mike Cabell (R-117). [Read More]
Public hearing to consider proposals to address educator workforce challenges in PA
Senate Education Committee | Monday, May 22, 2023 | 1 p.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room 1 [Read More]
Argall Bill to Ensure Competency of Governor, Lt. Governor after Health Emergency Approved by Committee
A bill to update the procedures to ensure continuity of the Pennsylvania state government if a governor or lieutenant governor is unable to perform their duties was approved with unanimous support by the Senate State Government Committee today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]