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Bill Approved by Senate to Increase Penalties on Drug Dealers in Fentanyl Overdoses
October 2, 2023

Bill Approved by Senate to Increase Penalties on Drug Dealers in Fentanyl Overdoses

Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today voted for a bill approved by the Senate by a bipartisan vote of 35-14 to strengthen penalties against drug dealers who sell drugs laced with fentanyl that lead to an overdose death.  [Read More]

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Published: October 2, 2023   |  Meeting: Thursday, October 5

Basic Education Funding Commission Meeting

Basic Education Funding Commission | Thursday, October 5, 2023 | 10 a.m. | Hazleton School District Administration Building,1515 West 23rd Street, Hazle Township  [Read More]

Basic Education Funding Commission Hearing on Thursday in Hanover
September 25, 2023

Basic Education Funding Commission Hearing on Thursday in Hanover

As co-chairs of the Basic Education Funding Commission, state Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill, R-York and Rep. Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster, today announced details of the commission’s fifth hearing:  [Read More]

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Published: September 22, 2023   |  Hearing: Thursday, September 28

Basic Education Funding Commission Hearing

Basic Education Funding Commission | Thursday, September 28, 2023 | 10 a.m. | South Western S.D., 225 Bowman Road, Hanover, PA | Watch Live  [Read More]

Senate Votes to Streamline and Increase School Safety Measures
September 20, 2023

Senate Votes to Streamline and Increase School Safety Measures

The Senate has unanimously passed House Bill 27 to implement several key provisions to consolidate and streamline Pennsylvania’s school safety programs and ensure greater coordination in keeping children safe, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) and Senate Education Committee Chair David Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

Bill to Move Up Date of 2024 Pennsylvania Primary Election Wins Bipartisan Senate Approval
September 20, 2023

Bill to Move Up Date of 2024 Pennsylvania Primary Election Wins Bipartisan Senate Approval

A bill to move the date of Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary election up by five weeks to March 19 was approved today in the Senate by a bipartisan vote of 45-2, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), the prime sponsor of the bill.  [Read More]

Argall Bill to Reduce Barriers for Teachers Moving to Pennsylvania Wins Bipartisan Senate Approval
September 19, 2023

Argall Bill to Reduce Barriers for Teachers Moving to Pennsylvania Wins Bipartisan Senate Approval

Teachers moving to Pennsylvania would face less barriers to receiving their certification under a bill sponsored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) that was passed by a unanimous, bipartisan vote today.  [Read More]

Senate Education Committee Votes to Ensure Information is Available to Parents
September 19, 2023

Senate Education Committee Votes to Ensure Information is Available to Parents

A bill to help parents to see more of what their children are taught in schools was approved by the Senate Education Committee today, according to committee chairman Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

Argall Bill to Prevent Taxpayer Dollars from Supporting Russian War Crimes Approved in Senate Appropriations Committee
September 18, 2023

Argall Bill to Prevent Taxpayer Dollars from Supporting Russian War Crimes Approved in Senate Appropriations Committee

A bill to prevent Pennsylvania taxpayer dollars from supporting companies with ties to the governments of Russia and Belarus was approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee today, according to the prime sponsor of the bill, Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

Argall Bill to Reduce Barriers for Teachers Moving to Pennsylvania Approved by Senate Appropriations Committee
September 18, 2023

Argall Bill to Reduce Barriers for Teachers Moving to Pennsylvania Approved by Senate Appropriations Committee

A bill sponsored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), the chairman of the Senate Education Committee, to make it easier for well-qualified teachers moving to Pennsylvania to get their required certification was approved with bipartisan support by the Senate Appropriations Committee today.  [Read More]

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Published: September 15, 2023   |  Hearing: Thursday, September 21

Basic Education Funding Commission Hearing

Basic Education Funding Commission | Thursday, September 21, 2023 | 10 a.m. | Lincoln M.S., 1001 Lehigh Ave., Lancaster, PA  [Read More]

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Published: September 15, 2023   |  Meeting: Tuesday, September 19

Meeting to consider SB 340

Senate Education Committee | Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. | Room 8E-A, East Wing  [Read More]

Meeting to consider HB 27
Published: September 15, 2023   |  Meeting: Monday, September 18

Meeting to consider HB 27

Senate Education Committee | Monday, September 18, 2023 | Off the Floor | Rules Committee Conference Room  [Read More]

Parents Share Dreams at Senate Education Committee Hearing
September 11, 2023

Parents Share Dreams at Senate Education Committee Hearing

Parents shared their hopes for more educational opportunities for their children during a public hearing of the Senate Education Committee today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), who chairs the committee.  [Read More]

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Published: September 11, 2023   |  Hearing: Thursday, September 14

Basic Education Funding Commission hearing on impact of trauma on learning

Basic Education Funding Commission | Thursday, September 14, 2023 | 2 p.m. | Philadelphia School District Administration Building, School Board Room, 440 North Broad Street, Philadelphia  [Read More]

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Published: September 8, 2023   |  Hearing: Wednesday, September 13

Basic Education Funding Commission Hearing

Basic Education Funding Commission | Wednesday, September 13, 2023 | 9 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room 1 | Watch Live  [Read More]

Senate Education Committee to Hold Public Hearing on Student Opportunities for Success
September 8, 2023

Senate Education Committee to Hold Public Hearing on Student Opportunities for Success

The Senate Education Committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), will hold a public hearing on providing more education opportunities for students on Monday, September 11 at 1 p.m. at Saint Joseph’s University McNeil Science and Technology Center, 4308 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104.  [Read More]

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Published: September 7, 2023   |  Hearing: Tuesday, September 12

Basic Education Funding Commission hearing on funding issues related to the Basic Education Funding Formula

Basic Education Funding Commission | Tuesday, September 12, 2023 | 10 a.m. | Allentown SD Administration Building, 31 South Penn Street, Allentown   [Read More]

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Published: September 5, 2023   |  Hearing: Monday, September 11

Public Hearing on student opportunities for success

Senate Education Committee | Monday, September 11, 2023 | 1 p.m. | Saint Joseph’s University, 4308 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA  [Read More]

Argall TV Report: Breathing New Life into Old Communities, Just Like Jim Thorpe
September 1, 2023

Argall TV Report: Breathing New Life into Old Communities, Just Like Jim Thorpe

The September edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) focuses on revitalizing older communities.  [Read More]

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