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]
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]