Heffley closes district offices for annual Senior Expo on September 3
State Rep. Doyle Heffley has announced that his district offices will be closed on Wednesday, September 3, because of the annual Senior Expo.
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Heffley and Argall announce annual Senior Citizens Expo with health services and community resources
Rep. Doyle Heffley and Sen.
Yaw, Argall schedule public hearing on links between colleges and workforce development
A public hearing focused on the relationship between higher education and workforce development is scheduled for September 2 at Lycoming College’s Mary Lindsay Welch Honors Hall in Williamsport.
Senate approves bill for immediate state funding amid ongoing budget talks
The Pennsylvania Senate has passed legislation aimed at providing immediate state funding to counties, school districts, hospitals, and other organizations.
Brown and Argall lead hearing on impact of Pennsylvania data center expansion
As Pennsylvania experiences a rise in the development of data centers, state lawmakers are examining the potential effects on local communities and the broader economy.
FOIA request sent to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025
FOIA Request to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
Culver and Argall lead Danville roundtable addressing Pennsylvania’s mental health service challenges
Senators Lynda Schlegel Culver and Dave Argall convened a public roundtable at the Geisinger Behavioral Health Center in Danville to discuss mental health service delivery challenges in Pennsylvania.
Heffley and Argall schedule scam prevention seminars for seniors on August 13
State Rep. Doyle Heffley and Sen.
Brown and Argall to hold public hearing on data center development in Archbald
At the request of Sen.
Culver and Argall to hold roundtable on mental health services in Danville
Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver has invited Senator Dave Argall to chair a public roundtable focused on mental health services in Pennsylvania.
Pennycuick and Argall visit Rockland Immunochemicals to discuss growth of life sciences sector
Senators Tracy Pennycuick and Dave Argall visited Rockland Immunochemicals, Inc. in Limerick to learn about the company’s operations and the broader life sciences sector in southeast Pennsylvania.
Freeland receives $3.5M loan to tackle flooding
Rep. Jamie Walsh and Sen.
Balanced approach urged for Pennsylvania’s skill games legislation
Veterans organizations, volunteer fire companies, and EMS providers play a crucial role in communities across the Commonwealth.
High school students participate in Senator Argall’s government seminar
The July edition of the television program hosted by Senator Dave Argall visited Penn State Schuylkill.
Farm Store receives $250K grant for community kitchen retrofit
The Farm Store in downtown Pottsville has been awarded a $250,000 state grant to support its mission of providing fresh food from local farmers.
Representative challenges tax increase justification amid rising state contributions
An article published in the Times News on June 19, 2025, titled “Panther OKs budget with slight increase,” included comments from outgoing business manager Jesse Walck.
Natural gas impact fees bring nearly $379,000 to Berks and Schuylkill counties
Rep. Jamie Barton, Sen.
Pennsylvania committee approves bill updating disability procedures for top officials
A bill aiming to update the procedures for ensuring continuity in Pennsylvania’s state government, should a governor or lieutenant governor become incapacitated, has been approved by the Senate State Government…
Proposal for new rural dental school discussed amid Pennsylvania’s dental care crisis
A public hearing held by the Senate Majority Policy Committee in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, highlighted a significant dental care crisis affecting rural areas of the state.
How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry in Coal Region News publication area during 2024?
In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Wholesale Trade employers across Coal Region News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via…
Senate committee addresses dental staff shortages in rural Pennsylvania
A public hearing will be held to address the growing shortage of dentists and their staff assistants in rural Pennsylvania.
How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry were approved in Coal Region News publication area during 2024?
Of the 22 H-1B petitions filed by an employer classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located across Coal Region News publication area 18 were approved in 2024,…
H-1B approvals for employers classified under Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry across Coal Region News publication area in 2024
The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry located across Coal Region News publication area was approved in 2024, as per…