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 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. 

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Address Prescription Drug Costs with New Pharmacy Legislation

Lawmakers gathered at a Schuylkill County pharmacy on Tuesday to discuss the impact of a recently signed law, Act 77 of 2024, which aims to support independent pharmacy owners and reduce prescription costs for Pennsylvanians. 

Schuylkill Hope Center Awarded Grant to Protect Victims of Domestic Abuse from Gun Violence

State Officials have announced a Schuylkill County organization has been awarded a grant to protect victims of domestic abuse from gun violence.

Schuylkill County Municipalities Awarded Grants for Projects

 

On Tuesday, State Representatives announced that several Schuylkill County projects have been awarded grants.

Schuylkill Technology Center Awarded Department of Education Equipment Grant

On Friday, Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) announced the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has awarded $78,601 in competitive grant funding to Schuylkill Technology Center (STC) located in the 123rd Legislative District.

State Grant Awarded to Reclaim Abandoned Mine Lands Near Ashland's Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine and Steam Train

A state grant for $605,849 was awarded to a project to reclaim abandoned mine lands near the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine and Steam Train in Ashland on Wednesday, by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123).

Rep. Twardzik: Why There’s No Such Thing as a Free Lunch

OP-ED:  Why There’s No Such Thing as a Free Lunch

By Pennsylvania State Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill)

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is off to a slow start this session, much to the disappointment of my fellow Schuylkill County representatives who you sent to Harrisburg to serve. The 2022 gerrymandered district maps, implemented by a faulty process, were praised as fair. They have been shown to be anything but and have shifted majority and produced gridlock – not good government.

Twardzik Takes Oath of Office for Second Term Serving the 123rd District

Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) took the oath of office Tuesday to begin his second term serving the 123rd District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Downtown Shenandoah, Inc. Awarded $500,000 State Grant to Help Build Center for Education, Business, & the Arts

Downtown Shenandoah, Inc. has been awarded a $500,000 state grant to support their efforts to build an innovation and event center, known as the Center for Education, Business, & the Arts (CEBA).

Three Schuylkill County Police Departments Awarded State Grants

On Wednesday, State Senator David G. Argall and State Representative Tim Twardzik jointly announced that three Schuylkill County Police Departments were being awarded State Grants.

Multi-Million State Grant Awarded to Convert Upper of Schuylkill Trust Company Building into Apartments

A project in Pottsville has received a multi-million dollar grant from the State.

$1 Million in Grants Awarded to Shenandoah and Schuylkill County to Tear Down Blighted Buildings for Senior Citizen Housing

The Schuylkill County delegation from the Pennsylvania State legislature announced funding for Shenandoah and Schuylkill County to fight blight.

Two Schuylkill County Townships Will Receive State Funding for High Speed Broadband Projects

Pennsylvania State Senator Dave Argall and Representative Tim Twardzik announced Tuesday that two Schuylkill County Township will receive funding to upgrade the broadband in their area.

Two Schuylkill County Schools Receive Safety Grants

On Thursday, Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) announced that two Schuylkill County Schools have been awarded safety grants.

Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee Announces Next Steps into Investigation into Commissioner Halcovage

The Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus announced the next steps that will take place by the Judiciary Committee that is investigating sexual misconduct allegations against Schuylkill County George Halcovage.

Girardville and Minersville Receive Multi-Million Dollar Grants for Improvements to Aging Water Infrastructure

Two projects in Schuylkill County aiming to improve aging and outdated water infrastructure received millions in state funding this week, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill).