Argall, Attorney General Urge House Action on Second-Degree Murder Sentencing Bill

State Sen. Dave Argall and Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday are urging the state House of Representatives to approve legislation establishing a new sentencing framework for second-degree murder before a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling takes effect July 24.

$7.35 Million Awarded for Business Growth, Emergency Services in Schuylkill County

Four projects supporting business growth and emergency services in Schuylkill County have been awarded a combined $7.35 million in state funding.

Schuylkill County Lawmakers React to Passage of Pennsylvania State Budget

Two Schuylkill County lawmakers who supported Pennsylvania’s 2026-27 state budget described the final agreement as a more affordable spending plan that increases funding for education and transportation without raising taxes or drawing from the Rainy Day Fund.

Schuylkill County Schools to Receive $10.3 Million Increase in State Funding

Schuylkill County’s 12 public school districts are expected to receive a combined increase of more than $10.3 million under Pennsylvania’s newly enacted 2026-27 state budget, according to state Sen. Dave Argall.

Schuylkill County Lawmakers Propose Naming Interstate 81 Exit 119 in Honor of Fallen Trooper Michael Pahira Jr.

Two Schuylkill County lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that would honor the memory and service of Pennsylvania State Police Trooper First Class Michael E. Pahira Jr. by renaming an Interstate 81 interchange in Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill River Trail Expansion Project Awarded $1.38 Million in Federal Funding

State lawmakers announced more than $1 million in federal funding this week to support the continued expansion of the Schuylkill River Trail in northern Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Manufacturers Awarded Over $1.3 Million in State Funding for Energy Upgrade

Two Schuylkill County manufacturers are set to receive more than $1.3 million in state funding through Pennsylvania’s Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA) program, according to announcements from local lawmakers.

Sportsmen’s Expo in Shenandoah Highlights Outdoor Recreation

Several hundred outdoor enthusiasts gathered in Shenandoah on Saturday for a Sportsmen and Outdoor Expo that highlighted the region’s strong connection to hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation.

State Legislators from Schuylkill County to Host Sportsmen and Outdoor Expo

Outdoor enthusiasts from across Schuylkill County and the surrounding region are invited to attend a Sportsmen and Outdoor Expo next weekend in Shenandoah.

More Than $3 Million Headed to Schuylkill County Area for Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Projects

More than $3 million in state funding has been awarded to water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure projects across Schuylkill County and neighboring areas, according to a series of announcements from local state legislators.

Senator Argall Announces More Than $11.7 Million in New State Funding for Schuylkill County Schools

Schuylkill County school districts are set to receive more than $11.7 million in additional state funding under the newly approved Pennsylvania budget, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). 

Political Firestorm Erupts Over Pottsville CRIZ Failure and Business Funding

Pottsville’s unsuccessful attempt to secure the highly sought-after City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) designation has ignited a political dispute, marked by sharp exchanges over downtown revitalization efforts and the use of public grants a little more than a week before the General Election.

Argall, Twardzik Visit Branchdale Mine Reclamation Project

State Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) visited the site of an ongoing abandoned mine land reclamation project near Branchdale on Friday, highlighting ongoing efforts to repair damage left behind by historic coal mining.

Schuylkill Haven Awarded $40,000 State Grant to Improve Downtown Walkability

Schuylkill Haven Borough has been awarded a $40,000 state grant to advance its ongoing downtown revitalization efforts, state lawmakers announced this week.

Pine Grove Authority Secures $1.6 Million PENNVEST Loan for Wastewater Upgrades

Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced that the Pine Grove Joint Treatment Authority has been awarded a low-interest loan of more than $1.6 million from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to modernize its wastewater treatment facility and collection system.

Tamaqua Community Ambulance Association Receives Funding for New Ambulance

Local emergency responders will soon have upgraded equipment at their disposal thanks to a recently awarded state loan.

Over $550,000 Awarded to Reclaim Abandoned Mine Lands in Schuylkill County

BRANCH TOWNSHIP – State Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced that $550,361 has been awarded to support the reclamation of abandoned mine lands in Schuylkill County. 

Pennsylvania State Senator David Argall Urges NFL to Award 1925 Championship to Pottsville Maroons

Pennsylvania State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) has issued a formal request to the National Football League to award the 1925 NFL Championship to the Pottsville Maroons — a professional football team whose title was stripped nearly a century ago.

$500,000 in Affordable Housing Funds Awarded to Schuylkill County Programs

Several local housing and community service programs in Schuylkill County are set to benefit from a total of $500,000 in state funding aimed at expanding affordable housing and support services for vulnerable residents.

Minersville Sewer Authority Secures $2M in PENNVEST Funding for UV System Upgrade

The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has awarded $2 million in grant support and a low-interest loan to Minersville Sewer Authority, according to Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).