Committee approves Argall proposal to allow private sector to escort super load transports
HARRISBURG – The Senate Transportation Committee unanimously approved a proposal on Tuesday that would remove a serious burden from the Pennsylvania State Police by allowing qualified private companies to facilitate transportation of super-sized loads, according to the bill’s sponsor Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). [Read More]
Lawmakers Announce Schuylkill Technology Center to Receive State Grant for Nearly $8,500
“The grant funded by the Liquor Control Board will allow concerned local youth to communicate with their peers about the dangers of underage drinking,” Sen. Argall said. “I applaud the students for their passion and leadership to take a stand against underage drinking.” [Read More]
Senate passes Argall’s blight demolition funding proposal
HARRISBURG – The Senate approved legislation today to give counties a new option to finance the demolition of blighted and abandoned properties, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). [Read More]
Berks Senators introduce work zone safety measure
HARRISBURG – Holly Doppel of Lenhartsville emailed Senators David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Judy Schwank (D-Berks) after she read the lawmakers were interested in spearheading a bipartisan effort to strengthen safety in work zones. [Read More]
Senate committee to hold hearing on anthracite coal industry in Pottsville next week
POTTSVILLE – A Senate committee will hold a public hearing in Pottsville on June 11 to receive an update on current economic conditions as well as state and federal regulations affecting the anthracite coal industry and coal-refuse fired alternative energy plants, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). [Read More]
Reverend Wollyung of Mahanoy City serves as guest chaplain of Senate of Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG – As a guest of Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks), Reverend Christopher Wollyung of the First United Methodist Church in Mahanoy City served as the state Senate’s guest chaplain on Monday. [Read More]
Senate Appropriations Committee approves Argall’s demolition funding proposal
HARRISBURG – Counties could have another option to finance the demolition of blighted and abandoned properties under legislation approved today by the Senate Appropriations Committee, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). [Read More]
Argall’s student government seminar encourages local students to debate state issues
Local students discussed a wide range of state issues during Senator David G. Argall’s (R-Schuylkill/Berks) annual Senator for a Day student government seminar at Penn State’s Schuylkill Campus on Thursday. [Read More]
Argall, Knowles to host concealed carry seminar in Hamburg
Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) will co-host a Concealed Carry Seminar in Hamburg on May 14 to educate gun owners about state laws regarding firearms with Berks County Sheriff Eric Weaknecht. [Read More]
Pottsville Area High School seniors featured in latest television program by Sen. Argall
Senator David. G Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) recently hosted high school students from the Pottsville Area School District at the state Capitol. During the visit, seniors participated in a forum with Sen. Argall and Representatives Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) and Mike Tobash (R-Dauphin/Schuylkill). [Read More]
Senate approves Argall bill establishing state ‘Corrections Officers Bill of Rights’
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) that would establish a Corrections Officers Bill of Rights for state corrections employees received the unanimous support of the Senate Labor and Industry Committee this morning. [Read More]
Berks County resident, Purple Heart veteran recognized in Pa. Senate
HARRISBURG – The Senate of Pennsylvania recognized the achievements of two-time Purple Heart recipient and Upper Bern Township resident Dennis Essig during session this afternoon. [Read More]
Sen. Argall set to host annual ‘Senator for a Day’ student government seminar on Thursday
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) will host his annual Senator for a Day program at Penn State’s Schuylkill Campus (200 University Drive, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972) on Thursday, May 14. [Read More]
Senate Majority Policy Committee learns of solutions to help state comply with federal mandates
Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and members of the Senate Majority Policy Committee learned more about potential solutions to help the state comply with federal run-off pollution mandates during a public hearing on Wednesday. [Read More]
Argall, Holman team up for blight summit with local officials, public
POTTSVILLE – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks), Schuylkill County District Attorney Christine Holman and other local officials are teaming up for a forum on Wednesday in Pottsville to discuss strategies to fight blight. [Read More]
Majority Policy Committee to explore wastewater, stormwater issues
HARRISBURG – The Senate Majority Policy Committee will study potential avenues to comply with federal run-off pollution reduction mandates during a public hearing in Harrisburg on Wednesday. [Read More]
Wastewater, Storm Water Issues
Senate Majority Policy Committee – May 6, 2015 [Read More]
Local lawmakers team up for identity theft prevention/shredding events on April 27
HARRISBURG – Four area lawmakers, including Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks), Representative Neal Goodman (D-Schuylkill), Representative Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) and Representative Mike Tobash (R-Dauphin/Schuylkill), are teaming up for three seminars on identity theft and community shredding events on Monday, April 27. [Read More]
Argall, Knowles recognize Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad’s “Regional Railroad of the Year” achievement
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R- Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) congratulated the Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad for recently being named 2015’s Regional Railroad of the Year according to Railway Age, a railroad magazine publication. [Read More]
The Argall Report highlights Senate hearings on Wolf spending proposal
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall’s (R-Schuylkill/Berks) monthly TV show focuses on the Senate Appropriations Committee’s three-week series of budget hearings regarding Governor Wolf’s proposed 2015-16 state spending plan. [Read More]