Drop Box Security Reviewed by State Government Committee
The controversial guidance that created drop boxes for ballots in the days before the 2020 election was the focus of today’s hearing of the Senate State Government Committee, according to committee chair Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill). [Read More]
Public hearing on SB 878 (Implementation of Recommendations of Senate Special Committee on Election Integrity and Reform)
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, March 29, 2022 | 12:30 p.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8 E-A | [Read More]
Argall: Prohibit Companies who do Business with Russia and Belarus from Receiving State Funds
A new bill proposes to prevent companies from receiving state contracts, grants, or tax credits if they do business with Russia or Belarus, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill), the prime sponsor of the legislation. [Read More]
High-Speed Broadband Grants Awarded to Cass Township, Reilly Township
New funding to support the construction of high-speed broadband infrastructure was awarded to projects in Cass Township and Reilly Township, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill). [Read More]
Senator Argall Congratulates Senators Yudichak, Scavello on Decades of Legislative Service
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) issued the following statement after the news that Senator John Yudichak (I-Luzerne) and Senator Mario Scavello (R-Monroe) will not seek reelection in 2022. “I was disappointed this week to hear that two of my neighbors, Senators Yudichak and Scavello, will not seek reelection to the Senate. They have […] [Read More]
Argall Urges Further Sanctions Against Russia, Energy Independence
In response to the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by Russia, Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) officially introduced Senate Resolution 239 today urging Congress to take further action against the Russian government. [Read More]
March Argall Report: Pottsville CollegeTowne Will Boost Downtown Revitalization
The March edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) focuses on Alvernia University’s newest CollegeTowne campus in downtown Pottsville. [Read More]
Argall Introduces Resolution Urging Congress to Take Further Action against Russia
In light of the unprovoked and illegal invasion of Ukraine by the Russian government, Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) will introduce a resolution urging Congress to take further action. [Read More]
Senator Argall Issues Statement on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) issued the following statement in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine: “I stand with the rest of the Free World today in condemning the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine.” [Read More]
Senator Argall Responds to Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Selection of Congressional Map
Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill), the chair of the Senate State Government Committee, issued the following statement after today’s selection of a new map for Pennsylvania’s congressional districts by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. [Read More]
Department of State Refuses to Engage on Bipartisan Election Reform
HARRISBURG – The Senate State Government Committee held a hearing today reviewing potential election reforms that could gain bipartisan support, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill), who chaired the hearing. The Department of State, once again, refused to participate, continuing a pattern that’s plagued several of Governor Wolf’s five different Secretaries of the Commonwealth. […] [Read More]
Public Hearing on Bipartisan Election Reform
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, February 15th | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room 1 [Read More]
Senator Argall Responds to Governor Wolf’s Final Budget Address
Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) made the following statement at the conclusion of Governor Wolf’s final budget address: [Read More]
Voting meeting on SB 991, SB 1020 and SB 1043
Senate State Government Committee | Monday, February 7, 2022 | 11:00 a.m. | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
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]