News Releases

“Today, the Pennsylvania State Senate unanimously approved my legislation aimed at enhancing penalties for those charged with possession of child pornography and establishing a task force to continuously address child pornography moving forward,” said Senator David J. Arnold (R-48).   [Read More]

WHAT: At the request of Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill, the Senate Majority Policy Committee will hold a public workshop discussion on a limited constitutional convention in Pennsylvania  WHO: Senate Majority Policy Committee Chairman David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) Senate Majority Policy Committee Vice-Chairman Dave Arnold (R-Lebanon/Dauphin/York) Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-Beaver/Greene/Washington) Senator Michele Brooks (R-Crawford/Erie/Mercer/Warren) Senator Scott Martin […]   [Read More]

The State Senate today unanimously approved legislation that would establish a grant program to extend deployment of broadband services in underserved areas of the state, according to Senator David J. Arnold (R-48).   [Read More]

As elected officials, it is our sworn duty to represent the people no matter how difficult that job may be.   [Read More]

Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Pat Browne (R-Lehigh) and Senator David Arnold (R-Lebanon) announced today (July 22) that in addition to the lawsuit filed by the Lebanon County Commissioners against Governor Wolf for withholding $12.8 million in federal CARES Act funding for the county, legislation has been introduced to ensure that Lebanon County does not lose out on this vital funding its citizens, the same as citizens across Pennsylvania, need during this enduring pandemic.   [Read More]

More than $1.33 million in grants were awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to two communities in the 48th Senatorial District for sewer and water line replacements, sewage system and plant upgrades and stormwater, Senator Dave Arnold announced today.   [Read More]

Senator Dave Arnold, Senator Doug Mastriano, State Rep. Frank Ryan, and State Rep. Russ Diamond joined local community leaders at Heisey’s Diner in Lebanon to show support as they “go green.”     [Read More]

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Senator Dave Arnold (R-48) will take part in a  community clean-up of the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery tomorrow, Saturday, June 13 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.    [Read More]

State Senator Dave Arnold (R-48) will join local, state and federal officials at a news conference at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow (Friday, June 5) at the Taste of Sicily Restaurant, 132 East Main Street in Palmyra PA.      [Read More]

We, the undersigned, stand in solidarity with the Lebanon County Commissioners, and support the resolution approved May 15, 2020, which resolves  that Lebanon County will advance from the ‘Red Phase’ to the ‘Yellow Phase’ of Governor Wolf’s COVID-19 Phased Reopening Plan.   [Read More]

Senator Dave Arnold (R-Lebanon), state representatives and local officials wrote the attached letter to Governor Wolf saying that Lebanon County will move to the Yellow Phase of Reopening of COVID-19 on May 15.   [Read More]

In light of ongoing concerns about the Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) handling of the COVID-19 crisis, Republican senators are calling on the Auditor General to begin an audit of the agency immediately.   [Read More]

Decisions that have been made over the past month will have consequences for years to come.   [Read More]

A new system is available to provide unemployment assistance to individuals who are self-employed, contractors, gig workers and others who do not traditionally qualify for Unemployment Compensation, according to Senator David J. Arnold (R-48).   [Read More]

As more than 1.2 million Pennsylvanians file Unemployment Compensation claims during the COVID-19 public health emergency, Senator David J. Arnold is working to ensure information and resources are available to help community residents who have been affected by this crisis.   [Read More]

A new loan program offered by the federal government will help businesses, employees and self-employed individuals that have been impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency, according to Senator David J. Arnold (R-48).   [Read More]

Senator David J. Arnold (R-48) is reminding community residents that services are still available to protect victims of child abuse, domestic violence and other crimes against vulnerable populations during the state’s response to COVID-19.   [Read More]

Ensuring the health and safety of all Pennsylvanians is imperative. We must also take action to ascertain the current and future stability of our workforce and economy. Attached Letter   [Read More]

Citing the sweeping economic impact of the Governor’s COVID-19 business closure order, Senator Dave Arnold (R-48) is backing legislation that would allow for waivers for construction activities that use appropriate mitigation measures to prevent exposure to the virus. Listen   [Read More]

Small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency can apply now for low-interest state loans, according to Senator David J. Arnold (R-48).   [Read More]

Senator David J. Arnold is reminding older Pennsylvanians and their caretakers that a number of steps have been taken this week to protect seniors during statewide efforts to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.   [Read More]

In these uncertain times it is critical that public officials be able to disseminate factual information for the good of constituents. Effective and efficient communication is vital at a moment like this.   [Read More]

Senator David J. Arnold is also working to reduce the impact of Governor Wolf’s order on Thursday for all non-life-sustaining businesses to close.   [Read More]

Senator David J. Arnold (R-48) As Pennsylvania continues to address the COVID-19 pandemic, the state Department of Revenue has extended the application deadline for the Property Tax and Rent Rebate (PTRR) program until the end of the year, according to Senator Arnold.   [Read More]

Senator David J. Arnold (R-48) is reminding community residents that resources are available to help employees and families who have been affected by the state’s coronavirus mitigation efforts.   [Read More]

Senator David J. Arnold (R-48) has recently issued a statement on the March 16, 2020 ‘order’ by Governor Wolf to shutter all non-essential businesses.   [Read More]

In order to help contain the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus and protect the health and safety of local residents and office staff, Senator Arnold (R-48), announced today that his Lebanon County and Harrisburg Offices will be temporarily closed for meetings, effective Monday, March 16, 2020, until further notice.   [Read More]

I’ve been in law enforcement for more than 18 years.   [Read More]

Senator Dave Arnold (R-48) has introduced his first piece of legislation in the Senate, sponsoring a bill that would increase penalties for those convicted of child pornography in cases when the victim is very young or is known by the abuser.   [Read More]

School safety grants totaling $1,919,109 were awarded today to Dauphin, Lebanon, and York school districts in according to Senator Arnold (R48).   [Read More]

Shortly after I took office representing the 48th Senatorial District, I had an opportunity learn more about an important industry that impacts many so folks in my district – horse racing.   [Read More]

The Senate will carefully study the $36.1 billion state General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21 unveiled by Governor Tom Wolf on Tuesday (February 4) before a joint session of the General Assembly, according to Senator Dave Arnold (R-48).   [Read More]

Senator Dave Arnold (R-48) has been named to five Senate committees by Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati (R-25).   [Read More]

State Senator Dave Arnold (R-48) took the oath of office to begin his first term as a Pennsylvania state senator at a ceremony at the State Capitol in Harrisburg today.     [Read More]

Senator-elect Dave Arnold will be sworn into office during ceremonies to be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow in the State Capitol in Harrisburg   [Read More]

Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati (R-25) and Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34) today welcomed Senator-elect Dave Arnold of the 48th Senatorial District to the Senate Republican caucus.   [Read More]