Senate, House State Government Committees to Hold Joint Hearing on Census
The Senate State Government Committee will hold a joint hearing with the House State Government Committee on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on how the anticipated delays in the 2020 Census could impact Pennsylvania’s redistricting and reapportionment process. [Read More]
Joint Hearing for the Receipt of 2020 Census Data
Joint Hearing Senate and House State Government Committee | Wednesday, February 24, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. | Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation | [Read More]
Argall asks Governor for Non-Partisan Nomination for Secretary of the Commonwealth
After the recent resignation of Kathy Boockvar from her position as Secretary of the Commonwealth, which administers the state’s elections, Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) penned a letter to Governor Wolf requesting that her replacement be a non-partisan professional. [Read More]
Governor’s Tax Increases: Dead on Arrival
Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) issued the following statement after Governor Wolf’s budget address today: [Read More]
Senator Argall, other Legislative Officials to tour Miners Loft
Senator David G. Argall, representatives from QSP Development, and members of the staff of Congressman Dan Meuser and State Rep Tim Twardzik will gather for a tour of the new Miners Loft complex in Minersville. [Read More]
Senator Argall Statement on Resignation of Secretary of State Boockvar
Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) made the following statement after hearing the news of Pennsylvania Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar’s resignation: [Read More]
February Argall Report: Returning to Civil Discourse in Politics – Part 2
The February edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) focuses on a recent discussion hosted by Kutztown University students on civil discourse in politics and features both Senator Argall and Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks). [Read More]
Senate Approves Bill to Enhance Penalties for Child Pornography
The Senate approved a bill this week by a vote of 46-2 that would strengthen penalties against individuals charged with possession of child pornography, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill), who supported the legislation. [Read More]
State Government Committee Passes Constitutional Amendment to Reform how the Lieutenant Governor is Selected
By a bipartisan vote of 10-1, the Senate State Government Committee has passed legislation to amend the state constitution to change how the lieutenant governor is selected in Pennsylvania, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks), who is the prime sponsor of this legislation. [Read More]
Senate Approves Constitutional Amendment Requiring a Legislative Vote on Extended Disaster Declarations
The state Senate today approved a constitutional amendment by a bipartisan vote of 28-20 that would limit the length of future emergency disaster declarations unless an extension is approved by the General Assembly, moving it one step closer to a voter referendum. [Read More]
Meeting to vote on SB 106 and SB 113
Senate State Government Committee | January 27, 2021 at 10:30 am | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
Senator Argall’s District Offices Now Open by Appointment Only for Property Tax/Rent Rebate
MAHANOY CITY – Senator Argall’s offices in Pottsville and Mahanoy City will now be open by appointment only to assist residents with their property tax/rent rebate paperwork due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the current volume of walk-ins these offices are experiencing. Staff will be strictly adhering to CDC and Department of Health guidelines […] [Read More]
Senator Argall Appointed to 5 Committees for 2021-22 Session
In addition to being named the Chair of the Senate State Government Committee, with its broad oversight responsibilities over several of the Governor’s executive agencies, Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) has been appointed by President Pro Tempore Jake Corman to five additional Senate committees for the 2021-22 legislative session. [Read More]
Senator Argall Appointed Chairman of Senate State Government Committee
Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman to chair the Senate State Government Committee for the 2021-22 session. [Read More]
$1.8 Million in Conservation Grants Awarded to Berks and Schuylkill County Projects
The Department of Environmental Protection has announced the latest recipients of the Growing Greener grant program, according to Senator David G. Argall. [Read More]
January Argall Report: Returning to Civil Discourse in Politics
This month’s edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) focuses on a recent discussion hosted by Kutztown University students on civil discourse in politics and features both Senator Argall and Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks). [Read More]
Senator Argall Sworn in for 2021-22 Session
Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) was sworn into office for an additional term on Tuesday for the 2021-24 term. [Read More]
Pennsylvania Schools Receive $1.9 Billion in COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grants
The recently passed federal Stimulus Package contains $1.9 Billion in emergency relief funds for both public and private schools across Pennsylvania, according to Senator David G. Argall. This includes 20 school districts and charter schools in the 29th Senatorial District, which Argall represents. [Read More]
Unemployment Advocacy Groups Call for the Resignation of Labor Secretary Jerry Oleksiak
Two unemployment advocacy groups, The Unemployment Organizing Committee and the Philadelphia Unemployment Project, have called for the immediate resignation of Pennsylvania Labor and Industry Secretary Gerald Oleksiak, according to Senator David G. Argall. [Read More]
Senate Appropriations Committee approves legislation on prison closings
Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously approved bipartisan legislation reforming possible state prison closures in Pennsylvania. [Read More]