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Drop Box Security Reviewed by State Government Committee
March 29, 2022

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]

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Published: March 28, 2022   |  Event: Tuesday, March 29

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
March 23, 2022

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
March 22, 2022

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
March 17, 2022

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
March 8, 2022

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
March 1, 2022

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
February 28, 2022

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
February 24, 2022

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
February 24, 2022

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
February 15, 2022

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]

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Published: February 9, 2022   |  Event: Tuesday, February 15

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]

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February 8, 2022

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]

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Published: February 4, 2022   |  Event: Monday, February 7

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
February 1, 2022

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]

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January 26, 2022

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
January 26, 2022

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]

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Published: January 25, 2022   |  Event: Tuesday, January 25

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
Published: January 22, 2022   |  Event: Monday, January 24

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
January 21, 2022

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]

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