Senate to Consider Redesign of PA Constitutional Amendment Process
After a year marred by critical mistakes by the Department of State, the Senate State Government Committee reviewed a proposal today 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]
Public hearing to receive testimony on Senate Bill 940, legislation to ensure constitutional amendments are properly advertised
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 10 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 | [Read More]
Testimony Highlights Difficulty of Drawing Perfect Map
Testimony received during this week’s hearing of the Senate State Government Committee highlighted many of the difficulties and controversies surrounding the process of congressional redistricting, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill), who chaired the hearing. [Read More]
Citizen Redistricting Maps Reviewed by Senate State Government Committee
Citizen-drawn maps of new Congressional districts for Pennsylvania were reviewed by the Senate State Government today during a public hearing, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill), who chaired the hearing. [Read More]
Senate to Consider Halcovage Removal
Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) introduced legislation today to remove Schuylkill County Commissioner George Halcovage from office. [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 784, SB 807, and SB 812
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, November 9, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A | [Read More]
Public hearing to receive information on congressional maps recommended by members of the public
Senate State Government Committee | Wednesday, November 10, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A | [Read More]
November Argall Report: New Opportunities for Local Nurses
The November edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) focuses on education and career opportunities for current and prospective nurses in Berks and Schuylkill Counties. [Read More]
Lithuanian Ambassador Welcomed to Harrisburg
Lithuanian Ambassador to the United States and Mexico Audra Plepytė visited Harrisburg today and addressed both the Senate and the House of Representatives on the importance of international ties between Pennsylvania and Lithuania. [Read More]
Minersville, Girardville Receive Grants for Improvements to Aging Water Infrastructure
Two projects in Schuylkill County aiming to improve aging and outdated water infrastructure received millions in state funding this week, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill). [Read More]
Shoemakersville Borough Receives Funding to Replace Aging Water Infrastructure
A project that will improve aging and outdated water infrastructure in Shoemakersville Borough received millions in funding this week, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) and Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Schuylkill). [Read More]
Argall to Hold Telephone Town Hall for Berks County Residents to Review Redistricting and Other State Issues
Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) will host a telephone town hall for Berks County residents focusing on redistricting, school property tax elimination, election integrity, and other state issues. [Read More]
Lobbyist Disclosure Reform Package Reviewed by Senate State Government Committee
A package of four bills aiming to increase transparency in Pennsylvania was reviewed during a public hearing of the Senate State Government Committee today, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill), who chaired the hearing. The Committee heard testimony from the prime sponsors of the bills, the Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission, and the Pennsylvania Association for Government Relations. [Read More]
Public hearing on lobbyist disclosure legislation
Senate State Government Committee | October 20, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A | [Read More]
Flood Mitigation Efforts in Tremont Township, Pine Grove Area, Supported by New State Grant
A $240,000 grant was awarded to the Schuylkill Conservation District to support a streambank restoration project for the Swatara Creek floodplain in Tremont Township, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) and Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin). [Read More]
Argall to Hold Telephone Town Hall for Schuylkill County Residents to Review Redistricting and Other State Issues
Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) will host a telephone town hall for Schuylkill County residents focusing on redistricting, school property tax elimination, election integrity, and other state issues. [Read More]
Acting Secretary Degraffenreid Refuses to Testify on Senate Bipartisan Election Reform
For the second time in two weeks, Acting Secretary Veronica Degraffenreid and other officials from the Governor’s Department of State failed to attend a public hearing of the Senate State Government Committee on Senate Bill 878, a bipartisan bill that would implement recommendations of the bipartisan Senate Special Committee on Election Integrity and Reform, after previously agreeing to attend. [Read More]
October Argall Report: Continued Progress Needed to Clean Up Local Rivers and Creeks
The October edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) focuses on a recent Schuylkill Haven public hearing which reviewed the ongoing cleanup of the Schuylkill River and other local creeks and streams. [Read More]
Public hearing to receive comments from the Pennsylvania Department of State on SB 878, and legislation to implement recommendations of the Special Committee on Election Integrity & Reform
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, October 5, 2021 | 11:00 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 [Read More]
Updates to Election Code, Transparency Measures Passed by Senate State Government Committee
Five bills, including updates to the election code and measures that increase transparency while protecting individual privacy, were passed today by the Senate State Government Committee, according to Senator Dave Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill), who chairs the Committee. [Read More]