Argall Reintroduces Bill to Prevent Pennsylvania Tax Dollars from Supporting Russian Government
On the eve of the one-year anniversary of Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) has reintroduced legislation that would prevent companies with connections to the Russian government from receiving Pennsylvania tax dollars. [Read More]
School Superintendents from Schuylkill, Carbon, Luzerne Counties Meet with State Legislative Delegation
Superintendents and other leaders of 20 school districts in Schuylkill, Carbon, and Luzerne Counties joined State Senator David G. Argall (R-29), who was recently appointed Chair of the Senate Education Committee, at a meeting in his Mahanoy City office today. [Read More]
Fire and EMS Companies in Schuylkill County Awarded $1.4 Million in State Grants
Over $1.4 million in state grants was awarded to 102 fire and emergency medical services departments in Schuylkill County, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29), Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124), Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123), Rep. Joanne Stehr (R-107), and Rep. Dane Watro (R-116). [Read More]
Argall Report: Alvernia Revitalizing Downtown Pottsville
The February edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator Dave Argall (R-29) features the recent opening of Alvernia University’s new downtown Pottsville location, the Pottsville CollegeTowne. [Read More]
Sen. Argall, Rep. Watro Mahanoy City Office to Host Veteran’s Outreach Appointments
Veterans or their dependents who have issues or questions about what benefits or services they may be eligible for can now schedule an appointment to meet with an American Legion service officer at the legislative offices of State Senator Dave Argall (R-29) and State Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) in Mahanoy City. [Read More]
Public Hearing on Teacher Shortages
Senate Education Committee | Tuesday, February 28, 2023 | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
Argall Appointed to State System of Higher Education Board of Governors
Senator Dave Argall (R-29) was appointed a member of the Board of Governors for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) today. The Board of Governors is responsible for planning and coordinating the development and operation of PASSHE by establishing educational, fiscal, and personnel policies. [Read More]
Pottsville CollegeTowne Officially Opens to Students
Pottsville CollegeTowne, a branch campus of Alvernia University in the heart of downtown Pottsville, marked the opening of its doors to students with a ribbon cutting ceremony today, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and State Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123). [Read More]
State Grant to Support Upgrades to Tremont Borough Park
A project to improve Tremont Borough Park was awarded a state grant today, according to State Rep. Joanne Stehr (R-107) and State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
State Grant to Support Upgrades to Kaier’s Park in Mahanoy City
A project to improve Kaier’s Park in Mahanoy City was awarded a state grant today, according to State Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) and State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Senate Education Committee Advances Bipartisan Bills to Protect the First Amendment, Recruit Firefighters
The Senate Education Committee met for its first voting meeting of the 2023-24 legislative session today, approving two bills unanimously, according to its new chairman, Senator Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 84 and SB 114
Senate Education Committee | Tuesday, January 10, 2023 | 10 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A [Read More]
Senator Argall Appointed to Six Senate Committees
In addition to being named the Chair of the Senate Education Committee, Senator David G. Argall (R-29) was also appointed by President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) to serve on six additional Senate committees for the 2023-24 legislative session. [Read More]
Senator Argall Appointed Chair of Senate Education Committee
Senator Dave Argall (R-29) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) to serve as the Chair of the Senate Education Committee. [Read More]
January Argall Report: Fighting Blight and Improving Housing Opportunities
The January edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator Dave Argall (R-Schuylkill/Carbon/Luzerne) features recent events with Representative Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) on issues of blight and housing. [Read More]
Downtown Shenandoah Awarded State Grant
Downtown Shenandoah, Inc. was awarded a $500,000 state grant to support their longstanding efforts to build an innovation and event center, known as the Center for Education, Business, & the Arts (CEBA), according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29), Rep. Elect Dane Watro (R-116), and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123). [Read More]
Local Law Enforcement in Hazleton Awarded State Grant
The City of Hazleton Police Department was awarded a state grant to help them better protect their community, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Local Law Enforcement in Schuylkill County Awarded State Grants
Local law enforcement agencies in Frackville, Minersville, and Pottsville were awarded state grants to help them better protect their communities, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and State Representative Tim Twardzik (R-123). [Read More]
Local Law Enforcement in Carbon County Awarded State Grants
Local law enforcement agencies in Lehighton Borough, Mahoning Township, and Weatherly Borough were awarded state grants to help them better protect their communities, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and State Representative Doyle Heffley (R-122). [Read More]
Carbon County, Hazleton Awarded Grants to Support Plans for Future Economic and Recreational Development
Two projects in the 29th Senatorial District were awarded state grants to support planning for future recreational areas and economic development, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). Carbon County will receive $50,000 to update its plans for future trails, greenways, and open spaces. The city of Hazleton will receive $35,000 to create a comprehensive plan with Greater Hazleton municipalities West Hazleton and Hazle Township to address quality of life and economic development improvements. [Read More]