Argall announces winners of photo contest, unveils new calendar for 2017
POTTSVILLE – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) today unveiled the winners of his 2017 “Scenes of the 29th Senatorial District” calendar contest, which features photos from throughout Berks and Schuylkill counties. [Read More]
Schuylkill County legislative delegation releases statement regarding potential state prison closures
FRACKVILLE – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representatives Neal Goodman (D-Schuylkill), Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) and Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin) released the following statement regarding the governor’s decision to close two state correctional institutions out of five under consideration, one including SCI Frackville: [Read More]
Argall sworn-in to serve new term in state Senate
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) was sworn-in for his third term to the Senate of Pennsylvania to represent the 29th Senatorial District today during a ceremony at the state Capitol. [Read More]
Report highlights possible taxpayer savings by closing empty state offices
HARRISBURG – A report requested by Senators David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Randy Vulakovich (R-Allegheny) highlights flaws in the state’s management of state-owned and leased office space and outlines ways the state could streamline its real estate portfolio and save millions of tax dollars. [Read More]
Argall honors more than 180 Vietnam era vets in monthly TV show
HAMBURG – A special edition of Senator David G. Argall’s (R-Schuylkill/Berks) monthly television show includes a tribute to more than 180 local veterans who served during the conflict in Vietnam. [Read More]
Goodman, Argall announce millions in state grants
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Neal P. Goodman and state Sen. David G. Argall announced that they helped secure $2.477 million in state grants to help replace a bridge, extend an airport runway and repair a road in Schuylkill County. [Read More]
Argall, Holman host roundtable discussion on opioid prevention, education for local youth
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN –Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and District Attorney Christine Holman joined county and state officials today in Schuylkill County for a roundtable discussion regarding the local impacts of the heroin and opioid addiction crisis. [Read More]
Argall, Knowles call for investigation into Labor and Industry fund transfers
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) are calling on the Attorney General, Auditor General and Inspector General to investigate exhausted funds leading to the anticipated layoff of 600 call center employees within the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. [Read More]
Berks students featured in Argall’s latest television program
SPRING TOWNSHIP – Senator David G. Argall’s (R-Schuylkill/Berks) television program for November features the highlights from Argall’s recent student government seminar held at Penn State Berks. [Read More]
Vietnam era veterans honored at ceremony in Hamburg
HAMBURG – Over 180 veterans from the Vietnam era were honored during a ceremony hosted by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representative Barry Jozwiak (R-Berks) at Hamburg Area High School Thursday night. [Read More]
Argall named to Senate Leadership for 2017-18 session
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) will continue to serve as Chairman of the Senate Majority Policy Committee for the 2017-18 legislative session. [Read More]
Bipartisan effort leads to new anti-blight laws
MAHANOY CITY – Two new laws will assist communities all across Pennsylvania to wage a stronger battle on the war on blight, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representative Neal Goodman (D-Schuylkill). [Read More]
Argall encourages local residents to vote for best of Berks and Schuylkill photos
MAHANOY CITY – An online contest will determine the best images taken by local photographers in Berks and Schuylkill counties this year, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). [Read More]
House approves Argall demolition funding proposal
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives approved a bill authored by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) that would allow counties across Pennsylvania to create a local demolition funding program. Listen [Read More]
Argall applauds Senate passage of bill to protect patients and providers
HARRISBURG – Legislation that will provide much-needed protection for patients and health care providers was unanimously approved by the Senate, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). [Read More]
State Senate approves resolution calling on feds to reverse detrimental floodplain regulations
HARRISBURG – The Senate of Pennsylvania overwhelmingly voted to call on the President and Congress to review the federal floodplain management standards that were instituted by executive order in January 2015. [Read More]
Fee Bill Targeting Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in State Government Headed to Governor’s Desk
HARRISBURG – Rep. Mindy Fee (R-Manheim) today was joined by Senator Ryan Aument (R-Landisville) and Senator Dave Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) to call on Governor Tom Wolf to sign House Bill 1618 into law, a measure finally passed by the General Assembly yesterday that would create by statute the Office of Inspector General in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senate approves Argall’s efforts to crack down on welfare fraud
HARRISBURG – By a vote of 29 – 18, the Senate of Pennsylvania approved a measure authored by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) to increase the number of investigators tasked with finding welfare waste, fraud, abuse and misuse. Listen [Read More]
Senate approves Berks lawmakers’ proposal to improve safety in highway work zones
HARRISBURG – The Senate of Pennsylvania unanimously approved a proposal that would create a five-year program to place automated speed enforcement systems in active highway work zones in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Argall leads effort to hire additional welfare fraud investigators
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) wants to boost the number of investigators dedicated to rooting out welfare waste, fraud, abuse and misuse. Listen [Read More]