Watro, Argall Announce School Safety/Mental Health Grants

Dec. 03, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Nine public and nonpublic school entities that serve students in the 116th Legislative District have been awarded state grants to address school safety and student mental health, according to Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).

Watro, Argall Announce State Funding for Recreation Project in Schuylkill County

Nov. 13, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today announced a state grant in the amount of $91,000 has been awarded to North Union Township to complete a community park project. The funding was awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources through the Community Conservation Partnership Program (C2P2).

Watro Sponsors Veterans Day Resolution

Oct. 21, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – A resolution recognizing Nov. 11 as Veterans Day in Pennsylvania, sponsored by Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill), passed unanimously in the House of Representatives today.

Watro, Argall Announce State Grant for CEBA Project in Shenandoah

Oct. 10, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Downtown Shenandoah Inc. (DSI) today was awarded a state grant of over $1.76 million to fund the second phase of a major redevelopment project in the borough’s business district, announced Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). The two lawmakers worked together to secure the funding.

Schuylkill County Historical Society Awarded State Grant

Sep. 20, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – The Schuylkill County Historical Society has been awarded a Cultural and Historical Support Grant in the amount of $8,000 by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), according to Reps. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill), Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill), Joanne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill), Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).

State Grants Awarded for Street Improvements in 116th Legislative District, Say Watro, Argall

Aug. 20, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State funding totaling more than $1.1 million for transportation infrastructure improvement projects in the Hazleton area and Kline Township, Schuylkill County, were awarded today, according to Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) and Sen. David Argall (R-Schuylkill/Carbon/Luzerne). The two lawmakers played a key role in securing the grants through PennDOT’s Multimodal Transportation Fund.

Watro to Host Senior Expo Sept. 19

Aug. 16, 2024 /

HAZLETON – In his continuing effort to improve the quality of life for older residents in the Hazleton area, Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) will host his annual Senior Citizens Expo on Thursday, Sept. 19.

Watro Named to House Agent Orange Task Force

Jul. 23, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne) today announced he has been appointed to serve on the Pennsylvania Task Force on Agent Orange and Other Toxins in the House of Representatives by Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster). The task force was created earlier this year with the unanimous adoption of a bipartisan House resolution of which Watro was a co-sponsor.

Roman’s Law Passes Senate, Say Watro, Cabell

Jun. 25, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Companion legislation to a bill sponsored by Reps. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) and Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne) that would allow delayed school enrollment in Pennsylvania for young children with autism passed in the Senate today.

Watro, Policy Committee Hosts Second in Series of Hearings on Historic Tax Cuts

Jun. 18, 2024 /

HAZLETON—Rep. Dane Watro (R- Luzerne/Schuylkill) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened the second hearing in a series to discuss the House Republican tax cut bill (House Bill 2388) that would return $3 billion to the people of Pennsylvania by reducing the Personal Income Tax (PIT) rate from 3.07% to 2.8% and eliminating the Gross Receipts Tax on electric bills.

House GOP Policy Committee to Hold Hearing in Luzerne County on Historic Tax Cuts

Jun. 12, 2024 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) and other lawmakers will host the second in a series of hearings titled “Historic Tax Cuts” to discuss the House Republican tax cut plan (House Bill 2388) that would reduce the Personal Income Tax and eliminate the Gross Receipts Tax on electricity.

Roman’s Law Passes Senate Committee, Says Watro

Apr. 30, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Companion legislation to a bill sponsored by Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) that would allow delayed school enrollment in Pennsylvania for young children with autism was unanimously approved by the Senate Education Committee today. Senate Bill 1157, sponsored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), now goes to the full Senate for consideration.

Watro, Argall Announce PENNVEST Loan for Water System Upgrades in Hazelton

Apr. 24, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today announced a low-interest state loan of more than $1.4 million awarded to the Hazleton City Authority for water system improvements. The funding was approved by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST).

Cabell, Luzerne County Republican Delegation Sign Voter ID Discharge Petition

Apr. 10, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne), along with the rest of the Luzerne County Republican delegation, comprising of Reps. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne), Alec Ryncavage (R-Luzerne) and Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill), said Wednesday that they have signed the House discharge petition to get a voter ID constitutional amendment out of committee and before the full House of Representatives for a vote in the near future.

Watro’s Bill Would Give Tax Break to National Guard Members

Apr. 10, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) plans to soon introduce legislation in the House of Representatives that would exempt income derived from an individual’s service in the Pennsylvania National Guard from the Commonwealth’s Personal Income Tax (PIT).