Senate committee approves local lawmakers’ measure to improve safety for household goods movers
HARRISBURG – The Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee unanimously approved a proposal sponsored by Representative Gary Day (R-Lehigh/Berks) to strengthen penalties on illegal household good movers. [Read More]
Senate reviews college student loan debt
HARRISBURG – Leaders from the state’s largest student financial aid servicer and higher education institutions provided members of the Senate Majority Policy Committee and the Senate Education Committee with proposals to better educate the public on student loans during a public hearing held at the state Capitol Monday morning. [Read More]
Senate committees prepare to examine student loan debt concerns
HARRISBURG – The Senate Majority Policy Committee and Senate Education Committee will hold a joint public hearing regarding student loans and financial literacy for college students on Monday, October 17. [Read More]
Senator goes “Over the Edge” for Bethany Children’s Home
READING – As part of a fundraising and awareness campaign, Bethany Children’s Home invited Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) to go “Over the Edge” this morning as part of a national effort to help children who have suffered traumatic events and build skills for the future. [Read More]
Local high school students to become “Senators” at PSU Berks
READING – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) will host his third annual student government seminar with local area school districts on Thursday, October 6 at Penn State University, Berks Campus. [Read More]
Argall plans ceremony to honor Vietnam era veterans
HAMBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) will honor veterans who served during the Vietnam era at a special ceremony on November 17 in Hamburg. [Read More]
Committee passes bill to prohibit use of drones over certain facilities in PA
HARRISBURG – The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved a measure that would penalize unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators for flying their aircraft over certain facilities in Pennsylvania, according to bill sponsor Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). Listen [Read More]
Argall invites community residents to share best images of 29th District
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) is inviting local residents to share their most scenic photos in the 29th Senatorial District. [Read More]
Demographic trends in Pennsylvania and its impact to be reviewed by Senate committee next week
HARRISBURG – The Senate Majority Policy Committee will hold a public hearing to review changes and trends in demographics across the state and nation on Tuesday, September 27 at 9 a.m. [Read More]
NEPA Residents Take Part in Telephone Town Hall on Heroin & Opioid Crisis
HARRISBURG – Nearly 20,000 households took part across 14 northeastern Pennsylvania counties yesterday for a Telephone Town Hall meeting hosted by area legislators to discuss the heroin and opioid epidemic in the region. Listen [Read More]
State and national trends in demographic changes
Senate Majority Policy Committee – September 27, 2016 Listen [Read More]
Hearing to be Held on Performance-Based Budgeting
Joint Senate Appropriations Committee and Policy Committee hearing to discuss performance-based budgeting and Senate Bill 1341, sponsored by Senator Bob Mensch. [Read More]
Performance Based Budgeting
Joint Hearing – Senate Appropriations and Majority Policy Committees – September 20, 2016 Listen [Read More]
Waterfront Development Tax Credits
Senate Majority Policy – September 15, 2016 [Read More]
Senate Majority Policy Committee to hold hearing at Talen Energy Stadium on new tax credit for waterfront development projects
The Senate Majority Policy Committee will hold a public hearing on September 15, 2016 to review the recently approved tax credit program for waterfront development projects, according to the committee chairman, Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). [Read More]
Argall goes on behind-the-scenes tour of local potato chip factory in latest TV program
The Argall Report, a monthly television program hosted by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks), takes viewers on a tour of Dieffenbach’s Kettle Chips factory in Berks County this month. [Read More]
Senators: Reinforce Inspector General’s office in order to prevent welfare fraud, save tax dollars
HARRISBURG – Two senators are looking at ways to curb welfare fraud by increasing staff responsible for investigating claims regarding misuse of public benefits. Listen – Senator Aument [Read More]
Frackville Cherry Street Commons project receives state support
FRACKVILLE – The Cherry Street Commons project slated for Frackville will receive support from the state, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). [Read More]
Argall highlights World War II Weekend in latest television program
BERN TOWNSHIP – The latest edition of the Argall Report, Senator David G. Argall’s (R-Schuylkill/Berks) monthly television program highlighting local events and state issues, features the 2016 World War II Weekend: A Gathering of Warbirds. [Read More]
Third Saturday of July Designated Anthracite Heritage Day in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG – The Senate has adopted a resolution sponsored by five senators from Northeastern Pennsylvania’s anthracite coal country officially designating July 16 as Anthracite Heritage Day in the state. [Read More]