Northward Playground Awarded State Grant for Upgrades
Northward Playground in St. Clair was awarded a $50,000 state grant to renovate its basketball courts and make other site improvements, according to Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
New State Grants to Fund Upgrades to East Brunswick Township Park, H. D. Buehler Memorial Pool
Two projects to make needed improvements to East Brunswick Township Park and H. D. Buehler Memorial Pool in Tamaqua were awarded state grants, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-124). [Read More]
September Argall Report: Pennsylvania’s State Parks
The September edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator Dave Argall (R-29) features our area’s state parks and includes a tour of Locust Lake State Park. [Read More]
August Argall Report: New Housing Opportunities in Pottsville and Tamaqua
The August edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator Dave Argall (R-29) features a recent press conference where new market-rate housing opportunities were announced in Pottsville and Tamaqua.` [Read More]
Senate Committee Reviews Concerns Regarding Governor and Lieutenant Governor Disability Procedures
The Senate State Government Committee held a public hearing Monday to review the legal requirements for incapacitated governors or lieutenant governors, according to committee chairman Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Public Hearing on Act 347 of 1974 – Governor and Lieutenant Governor Disability Procedure Law
Senate State Government Committee | Monday, July 18, 2022 | 11:00 a.m. | Hearing Room 1, North Office Building [Read More]
Argall: School Safety and Mental Health Support Receive Big Budget Boost
The 2022-23 state budget recently approved by the General Assembly includes a $200 million increase for safety and mental health needs in both public and non-public schools in Schuylkill County, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Argall: School Safety and Mental Health Support Receive Big Budget Boost
The 2022-23 state budget recently approved by the General Assembly includes a $200 million increase for safety and mental health needs in both public and non-public schools in Berks County, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Senator Argall, Local Officials Announce New Housing in Tamaqua and Pottsville
Local officials gathered in Pottsville today to announce new competitive housing grants to develop quality, upper floor housing in now-vacant spaces in both Tamaqua and Pottsville, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123). [Read More]
Senate Confirms A.J. Serina to Serve as Schuylkill County Magisterial District Judge
The Senate voted unanimously on Friday, July 8th to confirm A.J. Serina to serve as Schuylkill County Magisterial District Judge. He will fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Judge James R. Ferrier. Senator Argall recommended Judge Serina’s appointment to the governor, and his nomination received strong, bipartisan support in Schuylkill County. [Read More]
Argall: Governor Wolf’s Vetoes Require Constitutional Amendments
Legislation sponsored by Senator Dave Argall (R-29) was approved by the Senate today to give the people of Pennsylvania the ability to decide several amendments to the Pennsylvania Constitution. [Read More]
Argall Bill to Prevent Department of State Failures Sent to Governor
After an error by the Department of State delayed a bipartisan effort to bring justice to victims of childhood sexual abuse and led to the resignation of Secretary Kathy Boockvar, the Senate sent a bill to the governor to prevent future mistakes. [Read More]
July Argall Report: Eckley Miners’ Village
The July edition of the local TV program hosted by Senators Dave Argall (R-29) and John Yudichak (I-14) reviews their recent visit to Eckley Miners’ Village in the Hazleton area. [Read More]
State Government Committee Approves Bills to Increase Transparency
The Senate State Government Committee approved legislation to increase the transparency of state and local government in Pennsylvania today, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29), the chairman of the committee. [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 488, SB 492, SB 1130, HB 2115, HB 2219, HB 2485, HB 2524
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, June 28, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8EA [Read More]
Increasing Transparency in State Government
Potential revisions to the Right to Know Law, which allows for Pennsylvania residents and organizations to request information about the operations of state and local agencies, the General Assembly, the judiciary, and state-related universities, were the subject of a hearing of the Senate State Government Committee today, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29), the chair of the committee. [Read More]
Argall Bill to Protect Corrections Officers Passed by Senate
A bill to protect the rights of Pennsylvania’s corrections officers was approved by the state Senate by a bipartisan vote of 42-8, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29), the prime sponsor of the bill. [Read More]
Argall Bill to Curb Welfare Abuse Passed by Senate
A bill to halt wasteful spending in the Medical Assistance and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) programs was approved by the state Senate today by a vote of 30 to 20, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29), the prime sponsor of the bill. [Read More]
Public hearing on Right to Know Law legislation
Senate State Government Committee | Thursday, June 23, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8EA [Read More]
State Government Committee Votes to Ban Russian Investments
Two bills to stop Pennsylvania tax dollars from supporting the Russian government were approved today following a public hearing by the Senate State Government Committee, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29), the committee chairman. [Read More]