
April 20, 2026
Rep. Dane Watro received the 'Citizen of the Year' award from Hazleton Elks Lodge No. 200 on April 18 for his community service work. He was also honored with a Pennsylvania Senate citation recognizing his history of public service.
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April 20, 2026
Rep. Dane Watro and Sen. Dave Argall will hold a concealed carry seminar in West Hazleton on April 23, featuring Luzerne County District Attorney Samuel Sanguedolce as presenter. The event aims to educate attendees about their rights under Pennsylvania law.
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April 15, 2026
A $6.67 million loan has been approved by Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority for Kline Township Municipal Authority's new round of water system improvements. Rep. Dane Watro and Sen. Dave Argall say these upgrades will boost reliability without raising customer rates.
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February 24, 2026
State Representative Dane Watro and Senator Dave Argall are scheduled to present a $250,000 grant check to East Union Township.
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February 13, 2026
Twenty-eight fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in Pennsylvania's 116th Legislative District have been awarded more than $446,000 through the 2025-26 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program,...
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February 11, 2026
Rep. Dane Watro used social media in February 2026 to announce new legislation on cursive instruction in Pennsylvania schools and promote community events including a legislative roundtable and telephone town hall with State Treasurer Stacy Garrity.
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February 4, 2026
Legislation that would require the teaching of cursive handwriting in Pennsylvania schools is now awaiting the governor’s signature after passing the state Senate.
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January 21, 2026
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January 20, 2026
State Representative Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) and Senator Dave Argall (R-29) have announced that $500,000 in grants from the Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer Program will be allocated to several municipalities in Schuylkill County.
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December 18, 2025
Rep. Dane Watro and Sen. Dave Argall announced nearly $1.1 million in state funding for infrastructure projects across Schuylkill and Luzerne counties. The grants support municipal buildings, equipment purchases, wastewater systems upgrades, and more.
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