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).

Senator Argall Apologizes After Controversial Question at Schuylkill County Civics Bee

State Senator David G. Argall is facing backlash following an inappropriate question he posed to a middle school aged student during the Schuylkill County round of the National Civics Bee on Wednesday evening. 

Legislators, School Officials, and First Responders Meet to Address Volunteer Firefighter Shortages

More than 75 volunteer firefighters and school administrators joined Pennsylvania State Representatives Tim Twardzik and Dane Watro, along with Senator David Argall, at a seminar last week aimed at tackling the pressing issue of declining volunteer firefighter numbers. 

Follow-Up: State and County Officials Rally to Save Penn State Schuylkill and Hazleton Campuses

As public concern grows over the possible closures of Penn State Schuylkill and Penn State Hazleton, state legislators and local officials are stepping up efforts to advocate for the campuses to remain open. 

Route 61 to Get New Traffic Signal as Sidewalk Upgrades Receive State Grants

Three transportation infrastructure projects in the Frackville and Schuylkill Haven areas have received state grants to enhance road safety and pedestrian accessibility, according to Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).

State Grants Awarded for Park Improvements in Schuylkill County

McAdoo Borough, St. Clair Borough, and Blythe Township to Benefit from Nearly $575,000 in Funding.

State and County Officials Visit Shenandoah for Long-Awaited Martin Shirt Factory Demolition

State and local officials gathered Monday to observe the ongoing demolition of the former Martin Shirt Factory and Abattoir Building, a long-standing eyesore at the corner of East Poplar and South White streets.

Senator Argall and Representatives Watro, Twardzik Honor Shenandoah Valley Cross Country Teams

Pennsylvania State Senator Dave Argall and Representative Dane Watro visited the Shenandoah Valley School District on Monday to honor the achievements of the school’s varsity boys and girls cross country teams. 

Sen. Dave Argall Sworn in for New Term, Appointed Chair of Senate Majority Policy Committee

Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) was sworn into office on Tuesday to continue representing Schuylkill, Carbon, and southern Luzerne counties in the Pennsylvania State Senate. 

Schuylkill County Secures $1.5 Million for Abandoned Mine Reclamation and Stream Restoration

Projects to reclaim abandoned mine lands and restore polluted streams in Schuylkill County have been awarded nearly $1.5 million in competitive grant funding, state officials announced this week. 

Senator Argall Reappointed as Chairman of the Senate Majority Policy Committee

State Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) has been reappointed as chairman of the Senate Majority Policy Committee for the 2025-26 legislative session. Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) announced Argall’s continued leadership role.

Senator Argall and Representative Twardzik to Host Concealed Carry Seminar in Pottsville

Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Carbon/Luzerne) and Representative Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) are set to co-host a Concealed Carry Seminar in Pottsville on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.