State Sen. David Argall (R-Pa.)
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Senate committee approves bills on cell phone use and educational funding
Legislation to support schools that adopt policies to limit student access to cell phones during the school day was approved by the Senate Education Committee today with bipartisan support. Senate Bill 1207, sponsored by Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36), would create a pilot program to provide state funding to schools to purchase lockable bags to store cell phones in during the school day.
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Argall calls for action on vacant White Haven Center
HARRISBURG – Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) has called for the sale or reuse of the vacant White Haven Center following significant concerns from local residents about the lack of progress at the site. The center was closed in 2023 by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services without community or legislative input, and it has remained unused since then, resulting in maintenance costs covered by taxpayers.
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Senate Education Committee to review bills on education policy changes
The Senate Education Committee will convene on Tuesday, June 25, at 10 a.m. in Room 8 E-A, East Wing, to consider three pieces of legislation.
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Senate Education Committee approves bills on school repairs and parental rights
Legislation to gather information about the conditions of schools to determine how much funding is needed for repairs was approved by the Senate Education Committee today. Senate Bill 1252, sponsored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), would require school districts to report the condition of all school buildings to the Department of Education every seven years.
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PA Senate approves "Grow PA" bills supporting affordable pathways to higher ed
Tens of thousands of students would have more opportunities to pursue affordable post-secondary education and career preparation programs under a package of bills approved with bipartisan support by the Pennsylvania Senate this week.
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Senate committees review hands-on learning initiative
HARRISBURG – A joint public hearing of the Senate Education Committee and the Senate Appropriations Committee reviewed the Total Experience Learning Program today. The program engages students in experience-based learning activities and trains teachers in new methods to improve student outcomes.
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Senator Argall highlights community revitalization efforts on local TV program
HARRISBURG – The June edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) features a tour of the John B. Rich Memorial Power Station near Frackville, an electric power plant that utilizes 750,000 tons of waste coal annually. This show also highlights a recent celebration at the State Capitol honoring 10 communities in the Blueprint Communities Program.
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Pennsylvania Senate approves legislation supporting long-term care workers
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) to update training procedures and remove employment barriers for long-term care workers was approved with bipartisan support by the Senate today.
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Grants awarded for community development projects in Carbon County
Over $800,000 was awarded to community development projects in Carbon County through the Monroe County Contiguous Local Share Account, according to Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).
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Luzerne County awards $1.7 million in community development grants
Almost $1.7 million was awarded to community development projects in southern Luzerne County through the Luzerne County Local Share Account, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), Rep. Dane Watro (R-116), and Rep. Mike Cabell (R-117).
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State grant to revitalize Mahanoy City's Main Street
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) recently joined Mahanoy City Borough officials for a walking tour of a section of Main Street, which is set to see significant upgrades. The legislators worked to secure a state grant totaling $415,000, intended to fund part of the borough’s plan to revitalize the downtown business district.
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Pennsylvania energy plan threatens mine land remediation efforts
A new energy plan initiated by Gov. Josh Shapiro could potentially hinder mine land remediation efforts by shutting down local electric power plants, warn Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122), Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124), Rep. Mike Cabell (R-117), Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123), Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107), and Rep. Dane Watro (R-116).
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Scholarship bill gains bipartisan momentum in Senate Education Committee
The Senate Education Committee advanced bipartisan legislation today to provide more educational options to children in low-performing public schools, according to committee chair Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).
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Education Committee Meeting Scheduled to Consider SB 795 and HB 1097
The Senate Education Committee is set to convene on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. in Room 8E-B, East Wing. The committee meeting will focus on two important bills, namely Senate Bill 795 and House Bill 1097.According to the agenda, Senate Bill 795, introduced by J. Ward, aims to amend the Public School Code of 1949 by establishing the Lifeline Scholarship Program and the Lifeline Scholarship Fund. This bill carries significant implications for education funding and support for students.In addition, the committee will also deliberate on House Bill 1097, presented...
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Argall TV Report: Access to Quality Childcare Key for Families, Employees
MAR LIN – The May edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) shed light on the crucial importance of quality childcare for families and employees in Pennsylvania. The program highlighted a bipartisan public hearing organized by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania at the Schuylkill County Technology Center – South Campus, where state legislators, local business leaders, and childcare professionals gathered."Quality childcare is a necessity not just for families in our area, but across Pennsylvania," emphasized Sen. Dave Argall during the hearing....
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Senate Education Committee Approves “Grow PA” Package of Bills to Boost College Affordability, Open Quality Career Pathways
The Senate Education Committee has approved an innovative package of bills aimed at enhancing post-secondary education opportunities in Pennsylvania. Dubbed as the “Grow PA” plan, the package consists of seven bills designed to increase college affordability and create pathways to quality career opportunities.One of the key components of the Grow PA plan is the introduction of two new programs to incentivize students to pursue higher education in Pennsylvania and remain in the state after graduation. Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Senator Scott Martin sponsored...
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Legislation to Support Long-Term Care Workforce Advances
HARRISBURG – Two bills sponsored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) to support the long-term care workforce have been approved by the Senate Education Committee."Too many of our families, including mine, have faced the difficult decision of moving a parent or grandparent into a long-term care center," said Sen. Argall. "The professionals who make sure they are cared for and respected have an extremely important job yet are facing increasing challenges because of workforce shortages. These bills are essential."The bills aim to address the growing need for long-term care workers...
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Senate Education Committee Meeting Scheduled to Consider Multiple Bills
The Senate Education Committee is set to convene on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. in Room 8E-A, East Wing. The committee will be considering a series of bills including SB 1102, SB 1104, SB 1150, SB 1151, SB 1152, SB 1153, SB 1154, SB 1155, and SB 1157.During the meeting, various stakeholders will have the opportunity to provide input and feedback on the proposed legislation. One of the speakers, Senator Smith, expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming session, stating, "I believe these bills have the potential to make a significant impact on our education system."...
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Affordable College Pathways Examined by Senate Education Committee
HARRISBURG – The serious need to provide more affordable pathways for students to pursue in-demand careers in Pennsylvania was spotlighted by a public hearing of the Senate Education Committee today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), who chairs the committee.The hearing focused on the “Grow PA” legislation, a higher education plan introduced by Senate and House leaders to make Pennsylvania more competitive in attracting and retaining students to attend college and provide incentives for graduates to remain in the state after graduation.The committee heard testimony...
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Legislators Object to Pending Cuts in Afterschool Programs
HAZLETON – Legislators and education advocates in Pennsylvania have raised concerns over the impending closure of afterschool programs in Schuylkill, Carbon, and Luzerne counties. The shutdown of SHINE and ACHIEVE programs, which focus on introducing students to STEAM concepts, has sparked bipartisan support for continued funding.Speaking at a press conference at Maple Manor Elementary School in Hazleton, Sen. Dave Argall emphasized the importance of these programs, stating, "There is no possible reason for the Department of Education to shut these programs down." The...