Oct. 10, 2024 /
![Watro, Argall Announce State Grant for CEBA Project in Shenandoah]()
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.
Sep. 20, 2024 /
![Schuylkill County Historical Society Awarded State Grant]()
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).
Aug. 20, 2024 /
![State Grants Awarded for Street Improvements in 116th Legislative District, Say Watro, Argall]()
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.
Aug. 16, 2024 /
![Watro to Host Senior Expo Sept. 19]()
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.
Jul. 23, 2024 /
![Watro Named to House Agent Orange Task Force]()
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.
Jun. 25, 2024 /
![Roman’s Law Passes Senate, Say Watro, Cabell]()
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.
Jun. 18, 2024 /
![Watro, Policy Committee Hosts Second in Series of Hearings on Historic Tax Cuts]()
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.
Jun. 12, 2024 /
![Watro and House GOP Policy Committee to Hold Hearing in Hazle Township on Historic Tax Cuts]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) will host a hearing conducted by the House Republican Policy Committee to discuss legislation that would provide historic tax cuts to working families in Pennsylvania.
Jun. 12, 2024 /
![House GOP Policy Committee to Hold Hearing in Luzerne County on Historic Tax Cuts]()
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.
Jun. 05, 2024 /
![Watro to Host Town Hall Meeting for Veterans on June 20]()
HAZLETON – In his continuing effort to assist local veterans and their families, Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) is hosting a town hall meeting for veterans in partnership with the American Legion.
Apr. 30, 2024 /
![Roman’s Law Passes Senate Committee, Says Watro]()
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.
Apr. 24, 2024 /
![Watro, Argall Announce PENNVEST Loan for Water System Upgrades in Hazelton]()
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).
Apr. 10, 2024 /
![Cabell, Luzerne County Republican Delegation Sign Voter ID Discharge Petition]()
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.
Apr. 10, 2024 /
![Watro’s Bill Would Give Tax Break to National Guard Members]()
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).
Mar. 26, 2024 /
![Watro, Argall Announce State Grants for Street Improvements in Hazleton and Mahanoy City]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today announced the awarding of more than $700,000 in state funding for street improvement projects in Hazleton and Mahanoy City. The lawmakers played a key role in securing the grant.
Mar. 25, 2024 /
![Watro’s ‘National Medal of Honor Day’ Resolution Passes Unanimously in the House]()
HARRISBURG – A resolution recognizing March 25, 2024, as “National Medal of Honor Day” in Pennsylvania, sponsored by Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill), was passed unanimously in the House of Representatives today.
Mar. 21, 2024 /
![Watro to Host PENNVEST Informational Event April 11]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) today invited municipal officials interested in learning about PENNVEST to an information exchange he is hosting in Schuylkill County on Thursday, April 11. The free event will take place from 10-11:30 a.m. at the McAdoo Fire Company, 51 N. Hancock St. in McAdoo.
Mar. 20, 2024 /
![Watro’s ‘National Medal of Honor Day’ Resolution Advances]()
HARRISBURG – A resolution recognizing March 25, 2024, as “National Medal of Honor Day” in Pennsylvania, sponsored by Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill), today was unanimously approved by the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee. House Resolution 347 will next be considered by the full House of Representatives.
Feb. 16, 2024 /
![Watro Sponsoring Legislation Requiring Cursive Handwriting to Be Taught in Pennsylvania Schools]()
HARRISBURG – Seeking to ensure that all Pennsylvania school students learn how to write and read cursive, Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) is the prime sponsor of legislation that would require cursive handwriting to be taught in the classroom.
Feb. 13, 2024 /
![Watro, Argall Announce Grants for Fire, EMS Companies in Luzerne, Schuylkill Counties]()
HARRISBURG – Twenty-four fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in the 116th Legislative District were collectively awarded nearly $406,000 in funding support through the 2023-24 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced today.