February Argall Report: Bringing Economic Development to Our Area
The February edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) focuses on the ongoing work that is being done to bring economic development and opportunities to this region. [Read More]
Press Conference to Celebrate and Recognize the Individuals and the Greater Schuylkill County Community for the $3 Million RACP Grant which will assist the Alvernia University Pottsville Collegetowne
Thursday, January 27, 2022 | 11:00 a.m. | former Giant on Progress Avenue [Read More]
Senate Passes New Funding for Hospitals, Health Care Workers
The state Senate approved critical funding for hospitals and frontline health care workers, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill), who voted in favor of the bill. [Read More]
Voting meeting on SB322
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, January 25, 2022 | 12:30 p.m. | Room 461, Main Capitol Building [Read More]
Meeting to consider HR 165
Senate State Government Committee | Monday, January 24, 2022 | Off the Floor | Rules Room [Read More]
Hearing Reviews Governor’s Proposed Congressional District Maps
The Senate State Government Committee held another public hearing today reviewing two Congressional redistricting maps proposed by Governor Wolf, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill), who chaired the hearing. The Senate is expected to consider a final proposal next week. [Read More]
Public Hearing on Governor Wolf’s Two Endorsed Congressional Maps
Senate State Government Committee | Friday, January 21 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m | North Office Building, Hearing Room 1 | [Read More]
Congressional District Map Advances to the Senate
A proposed congressional district map was passed by the Senate State Government Committee today, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill), who chairs the committee. Additional amendments are expected. [Read More]
Meeting to consider HB 2051 and HB 2146
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, January 18, 2022 | Off the Floor | Room 8E-B, East Wing | [Read More]
Reading Railroad Heritage Museum Awarded State Grant for Renovations
The Reading Railroad Heritage Museum in Hamburg was awarded $100,000 in state funding to support outdoor upgrades at the Museum, according to Senators David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) and Patrick Browne (R-Lehigh) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-Berks, Carbon & Schuylkill). [Read More]
Media Advisory – Reading Railroad Heritage Museum Awarded State Grant for Renovations
Senator Dave Argall, Senator Pat Browne and Representative Jerry Knowles will host a press conference, Thursday, January 6, 2021, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., announcing a state grant to fund renovations to the Reading Railroad Heritage Museum in Hamburg [Read More]
Schuylkill Delegation: $3 Million in State Funding for Alvernia will help to transform Downtown Pottsville
Alvernia University’s new $3 million state grant to turn a vacant, blighted building into the newest CollegeTowne campus is the best news for downtown Pottsville in many years, according to Senator David G. Argall, Rep. Tim Twardzik, Rep. Joe Kerwin and Rep. Jerry Knowles. [Read More]
Parks and Recreation Grants Awarded to Ten Schuylkill County Projects
Ten projects to improve parks throughout Schuylkill County were awarded state grants today, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks), Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin), Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill), and Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Schuylkill/Berks/Carbon). [Read More]
Anti-Court Packing Resolution, Redistricting Data Passed by State Government Committee
A resolution to prevent partisan attempts to expand the US Supreme Court and a bill to codify population data for congressional redistricting were passed by the Senate State Government Committee this week, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill), the committee’s chairman. [Read More]
Redesigned Constitutional Amendment Process Moves Forward
Due to critical mistakes by the Department of State, the Senate State Government Committee passed a bill today by a bipartisan vote of 8-3 to restore public confidence in the process of amending the state Constitution, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill), the committee’s chairman. [Read More]
Meeting to consider George Burrell for reappointment to the Board of Claims, and SB 940, SB 992, SR 67 and HB 1823
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, December 14, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A [Read More]
Senator Argall Statement on Grant to Support FirstEnergy Stadium Upgrades
Senator David G. Argall issued the following statement on the $7.5 million grant awarded to support upgrades to FirstEnergy Stadium. This funding was allocated from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). [Read More]
December Argall Report: Fighting Blight
The December edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) focuses on a recent committee hearing which discussed blight remediation across Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Finnegan Foundation Provides Opportunities for Pennsylvania’s Future Leaders
Applications are now being accepted for 2022 summer internships in state government through the James A. Finnegan Fellowship Foundation. [Read More]
Minersville Borough Awarded Downtown Revitalization Grant
HARRISBURG – Minersville Borough will receive an additional $495,236 grant to expand a downtown revitalization effort to improve pedestrian safety along Sunbury Street, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill). “The borough is elated that this project can be completed,” said Borough Manager Bob Mahalchick. “We are grateful to our […] [Read More]