Argall Bill to Fund Blight Demolition Passes Committee
A bill to increase county funding for blight demolition was approved by the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee by a unanimous, bipartisan vote today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), who authored the bill. It now heads to the Senate for its consideration. [Read More]
Legislation to Safeguard Public Assistance from Waste, Fraud and Abuse Earns Senate Approval
Taxpayer dollars provided to Pennsylvania’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medical Assistance program would be better protected from fraud and abuse under a package of bills approved by the Senate today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), Sen. Scott Martin (R-13), Sen. Mike Regan (R-31), and Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50). [Read More]
Bipartisan Argall Bill to Protect Rights of Corrections Officers Passes Senate
A bill to ensure that state corrections officers and forensic employees are given due process when accused of wrongdoing was approved by the Senate today by a bipartisan vote of 36-14, according to the bill’s prime sponsor Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
May Argall Report: Local Music in the State Capitol Building
The May edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) features recent performances from three local schools at the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building in Harrisburg. [Read More]
Argall Bills to Curb Waste Advanced
A package of bills to reduce waste and abuse in Pennsylvania’s public assistance programs was approved by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), the prime sponsor of the bills. All three bills now advance to the Senate for consideration. [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 97, SB 290, SB 353, SB 456, SB 460 and SB 647
Senate Education Committee | Tuesday, May 2, 2023 | 12 p.m. | East Wing, Room 8E-A [Read More]
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]
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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]
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
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
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
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) chaired a public hearing of the Senate Education Committee on shortages of teachers in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
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]