Argall Bill to Prevent Department of State Failures Passes Senate
After an error by the Department of State derailed a bipartisan effort to bring justice to victims of childhood sexual abuse and led to the resignation of Secretary Kathy Boockvar, the Senate passed a bill today to prevent future mistakes. [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 507, SB 573, SB 640, SB 745, SR 67, SR 152, and HB 1452
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, September 28, 2021 | 12:00 noon | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A [Read More]
Local Elections Officials, Stakeholders Testify on Bipartisan Election Reform Bill
Local elections officials and members of advocacy groups testified before the Senate State Government Committee today regarding Senate Bill 878, a bipartisan election reform bill sponsored by the two chairmen of the committee, Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) and Senator Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia). [Read More]
Public hearing to take testimony on SB 878, legislation to implement recommendations of the Senate Special Committee on Election Integrity and Reform
Senate State Government Committee | Thursday, September 23, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 | [Read More]
Bipartisan Election Reform Bills Passed by Senate State Government Committee
Four updates to Pennsylvania’s election code were passed by strongly bipartisan votes in the Senate State Government Committee today, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill), who chairs the committee. [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 56, SB 140, SB 428, SB 551, SB 636, and SB 795
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, September 21, 2021 | 10:45 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A | [Read More]
Media Advisory – Congressman Meuser, Senator Argall, and Rep. Kerwin to Host Pine Grove Roundtable & Tour
Congressman Dan Meuser, Senator Dave Argall, and Representative Joe Kerwin will host a roundtable discussion and tour on September 8 to share opportunities in cultivating growth for businesses and residents in Pine Grove. [Read More]
September Argall Report: Berks County Farmers Speak Out on Dairy Issues
The September edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) focuses on a recent Senate hearing which discussed federal prohibition of whole milk in schools. [Read More]
Our Town Foundation, Senator Argall, Rep. Knowles Announce State Grant for new State Street Square in Hamburg
Volunteers and officials from Hamburg, including Senator David G. Argall and Rep. Jerry Knowles, gathered today to announce the awarding of a $200,000 state grant to develop a large grass lot located within the Hamburg Borough’s designated Main Street Corridor into a recreational area for community events. [Read More]
Senate State Government Committee begins Series of Hearings on Department of State Controversies
The Senate State Government Committee, chaired by Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill), held the first in a series of hearings Tuesday reviewing many of the recent, controversial actions undertaken by the Department of State. [Read More]
***Media Advisory*** Our Town Foundation of Hamburg to hold Press Conference Announcing State Grant
Senator Argall, Rep. Jerry Knowles, the Our Town Foundation, Hamburg Borough officials, and others will gather to announce a $200,000 grant award from the Department of Community and Economic Development to develop a large lot located within the Hamburg Borough’s designated Main Street Corridor into a recreational area for community events. [Read More]
Public hearing on the Department of State’s Risk Limiting Audit Pilot
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, August 24, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 | [Read More]
Schuylkill River: More Improvement Needed
Legislators from Berks and Schuylkill County, agency representatives, and members of the public gathered in the Schuylkill Haven Recreational Center Tuesday morning to review the progress of longstanding efforts to clean up the Schuylkill River and its nearby creeks and streams. [Read More]
Schuylkill County Legislative Delegation to Discuss the Future of the Schuylkill River
Senator David G. Argall, Representative Tim Twardzik, Representative Jerry Knowles, and Representative Joe Kerwin will host a public roundtable discussion on August 10 to discuss actions needed for the ongoing restoration of the Schuylkill River. [Read More]
August Argall Report: Pottsville’s Ongoing Revitalization
The August edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) focuses on the ongoing bipartisan revitalization of the city of Pottsville. [Read More]
Public hearing on congressional reapportionment
Senate State Government Committee | Wednesday, August 4, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. | Temple University | [Read More]
Senator Argall Responds to President Biden’s Remarks in Philadelphia
As the Chair of the Senate State Government Committee, which has jurisdiction over Pennsylvania’s elections, Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s remarks in Philadelphia regarding election reform: [Read More]
Sinking Spring, Spring Township awarded almost $800,000 for Traffic Upgrades
Sinking Spring and Spring Township each received grants totaling almost $800,000 to support upgrades to traffic signals and other hardware to ease traffic congestion in the area, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). These upgrades are the latest step in the ongoing local effort to revitalize the area, which has included efforts to support local businesses and revamp infrastructure. [Read More]
July Argall Report: Breathing New Life into Tamaqua
The July edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) focuses on the ongoing revitalization of Tamaqua. [Read More]
Argall: 2021-22 budget provides schools in Berks and Schuylkill Counties with $19.5 million funding increase
HARRISBURG – The 2021-22 bipartisan budget passed by the Senate and the House and signed into law by the Governor includes an increase of $19,495,949 compared to last year for the 21 Berks and Schuylkill County school districts in the 29th Senate district, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29). The budget contains the largest […] [Read More]