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Argall’s student government seminar encourages local students to debate state issues
May 15, 2015

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
May 13, 2015

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
May 13, 2015

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’
May 12, 2015

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
May 11, 2015

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
May 11, 2015

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
May 7, 2015

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
May 5, 2015

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
May 4, 2015

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
May 1, 2015

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
April 22, 2015

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
April 21, 2015

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
April 16, 2015

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]

Argall bill to provide demolition funding clears Senate committee
April 15, 2015

Argall bill to provide demolition funding clears Senate committee

HARRISBURG – The Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee, chaired by Senator Scott Wagner (R-York), unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) to allow counties to generate funds for demolition purposes.  [Read More]

Wilson Area High School exchange student shadows Senator Argall in Capitol
April 14, 2015

Wilson Area High School exchange student shadows Senator Argall in Capitol

HARRISBURG – A Wilson Area High School exchange student from Norway, Sander Nygaard, spent Tuesday shadowing Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) at the state Capitol.  [Read More]

Senator Argall joins AIA Pennsylvania announcing Neighborhood Restoration Act
April 14, 2015

Senator Argall joins AIA Pennsylvania announcing Neighborhood Restoration Act

HARRISBURG – Senator David Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) joined the Pennsylvania chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) today to announce the PA Neighborhood Restoration Act, which will help to improve our cities and neighborhoods throughout the Commonwealth, while leveraging the wealth of talent of incoming architects.  [Read More]

Pennsylvania Pet Protection Hearing – Senate Bill 373
April 10, 2015

Pennsylvania Pet Protection Hearing – Senate Bill 373

Joint Public Hearing of the Senate Majority Policy and Judiciary Committees – April 17, 2015   [Read More]

Schuylkill legislative delegation to recognize County Treasurer Jackie McGovern on Wednesday
April 7, 2015

Schuylkill legislative delegation to recognize County Treasurer Jackie McGovern on Wednesday

POTTSVILLE – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representatives Neal Goodman (D-Schuylkill), Jerry Knowles (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin) will present citations congratulating Jackie McGovern for her years of public service as Schuylkill County’s Treasurer on Wednesday, April 8 at 11 a.m.  [Read More]

State legislators to congratulate Plain & Fancy for 50 years of business on Wednesday
April 7, 2015

State legislators to congratulate Plain & Fancy for 50 years of business on Wednesday

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representative Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin) will present congratulatory citations to Plain and Fancy Donut Shop from the Senate of Pennsylvania and the House of Representatives on Wednesday, April 8 at 10 a.m.  [Read More]

Argall points out flaws in Governor Wolf’s temporary tax relief plan
March 31, 2015

Argall points out flaws in Governor Wolf’s temporary tax relief plan

HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) pointed out numerous faults in the governor’s temporary property tax relief plan during a budget hearing with the Department of Revenue today.  [Read More]

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